NORTHAMPTON The state is once again dangling a two-day sales tax holiday in front of consumers this weekend in hopes of spurring a little spending in August.State and local retailers are hopeful the tax break will coax consumers into pulling out.
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Betsy Frederick is the owner of Raven Used Books on Old South Street in Northampton. Photographed on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. STAFF PHOTO/KEVIN GUTTING
Betsy Frederick, owner of Raven Used Books in Northampton, helps a pair of customers at the shop on Old South Street on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. STAFF PHOTO/KEVIN GUTTING
John Papas is the owner of Village Pizza on Union Street in Easthampton. Photographed on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. STAFF PHOTO/KEVIN GUTTING
John Papas is the owner of Village Pizza on Union Street in Easthampton. Photographed on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. STAFF PHOTO/KEVIN GUTTING