Tag archives: candy

Marley Confections
By Tiana Molony   |   December 10, 2024

Growing up in a household where sweets were off-limits, Margaret (Marley) Van Sicklen, owner of Marley Confections in Montecito, developed somewhat of a sweet tooth. “All my allowance went to candy,” she recalled. Chocolate was her favorite. One bite of Swiss chocolate was all it took for 10-year-old Van Sicklen to fall in love with […]

Robitaille’s Fine Candies Closes in Carp
By Montecito Journal   |   November 26, 2024

Who would have thought that this Linden Street sweet staple would shut its doors after 36 years on December 1? Locals have questions but are stopping in to buy out all the candy left on the shelves. Shop owners Tami and John Robitaille say they made the decision to try to recapture some personal time. […]

Ghost Village Road 2019
By Joanne A Calitri   |   November 7, 2019

Our town’s annual trick-or-treat event was full on with students from local schools wearing the top tiers of costumes. Parents assigned to groups of kids were also in great form. The highlight of the event was the all-boy band from Crane Country Day School, taking the stage on the porch of the Berkshire Hathaway Home […]