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City Council passes resolution in support of ROE Act
GREENFIELD — With five votes in favor, two opposed and three abstentions, the City Council passed a resolution to keep abortion safe during its meeting last week.The resolution was contentious among the council, as well as those who came to speak... → Read More
Montague Center residents opening homes for music festival
MONTAGUE CENTER — Those seeking a local music festival who don’t want to drive need look no further than the Good Music Makes Good Neighbors celebration on Saturday. The event, which will be held from noon to 4:45 p.m., is celebrating its fifth year... → Read More
Castaways to have new owners by summer
WHATELY — By summer, the Castaways Lounge will operate under new ownership.The prospective buyers of the strip club, Nicholas Spagnola and Julius Sokol, plan on closing on the sale in the next couple of months, Spagnola confirmed Thursday. He hopes to... → Read More
Greenfield interstate ramps to be closed Thursday
GREENFIELD — The Interstate 91 northbound Exit 27 on and off ramps will be closed to all traffic at various times on Thursday, May 30, for pavement milling, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.The off ramp will be closed... → Read More
Two arrested on cocaine trafficking charges
BERNARDSTON — Two people were charged with trafficking cocaine after a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 91 on Sunday morning.Maurice Hutchins, 41, of Windsor, Conn., was arrested on charges of trafficking cocaine, conspiracy to violate drug laws,... → Read More
Deerfield Academy commencement: Change and tradition
DEERFIELD — “Some things should change, some things should not, and knowing which is which makes all the difference,” said Dehdan Miller, former deputy director at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and graduation speaker at Deerfield... → Read More
Rep. Finn learns Greenfield’s successful energy initiatives during tour
GREENFIELD — Rep. Michael Finn had plenty to learn about Greenfield’s commitment to energy efficiency when he toured the city with Rep. Paul Mark and Greening Greenfield on Monday.After being appointed chairman of the House Committee on Global Warming... → Read More
Five Eyed Fox in Turners Falls closes, owner hopes for a new chapter
MONTAGUE — Standing on the patio of the now-closed Five Eyed Fox, owner and chef Ashley Arthur heard a shout from a senior Turners Falls High School student.“I love you,” the student said, walking across the street to give Arthur a hug. She asked when... → Read More
General Pierce repairs extended
MONTAGUE — Though initial reports from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation indicated that the General Pierce Bridge would be closed through Friday, the repair schedule has been extended.The bridge will be closed completely on Thursday, May... → Read More
Hodsdon Mayo sees final election as Gill town clerk
GILL — Though there were no contested races in the annual town election on Monday, it was a notable election for Town Clerk Lynda Hodsdon Mayo, for whom it was her last election in the position.She said she is retiring as town clerk, but will still be... → Read More
Stevens retains Montague tree warden position
MONTAGUE — The one contested race — for a three-year term as tree warden — went to incumbent Mark Stevens during Monday’s annual town election.Stevens kept the position by 50 votes, receiving 257 votes to Diana Souza’s 207.The election saw 504 voters,... → Read More
Conway voters elect Lucier new town clerk
CONWAY — Laurie Lucier will replace Virginia “Ginny” Knowlton as the town clerk following the results of the annual town election on Thursday.Lucier ran against Sheila Harrington in this year’s lone contested race. Lucier received 162 votes to... → Read More
Greenfield, Montague and Orange Police Logs: May 6 to May 9, 2019
Greenfield, May 6 10:28 a.m. — Report of vandalism at Greenfield Center School at 71 Montague City Road. Plastic toy box inside the play structure on the north end of the building was punctured several times with a pickaxe. Yellow pickaxe and shovel... → Read More
Justice system
I am writing to express appreciation for the justice delivered during the Lewis Starkey trial. It was my first time in the new courthouse and my first time at a criminal trial. I attended because I was a friend of Lew’s father and because I am a... → Read More
Home values
Modern economists come up with some amazingly clever ideas!Here in Franklin County, many people own their own homes. For real estate tax purposes, the local Board of Assessors sets the assessed value of each home, based on sale prices for similar... → Read More
Monday shorts: Peacemakers, a winning coach and indigenous people
Here are brief thoughts on some of the events taking place around Franklin County and the North Quabbin area.PeacemakersLast week a dozen area students were honored for promoting social justice in their communities and beyond.The Interfaith Council of... → Read More
The Recorder - Police logs entered 5/18/19
GreenfieldFriday, May 173:24 p.m. — A child was struck by a car while riding their bicycle on Oak Court. According to police, paramedics, firefighters and police responded, and the child was transported to the hospital. Initially, a Life Flight... → Read More
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Bernardston Kiwanis Club of Bernardston: Tuesdays, Vets Club, Hartwell Street. Social time, 6 p.m.; dinner meeting 6:30. Open to public.ErvingFree weekly playgroup: Come enjoy time with your child(ren) and other families and caregivers from your... → Read More
Forestry grants awarded to three towns
The Baker-Polito administration announced $140,270 in 2019 Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grants to 14 municipalities, including Athol, Deerfield and Montague.The grants will assist the communities as local officials seek to maximize the... → Read More
Annual North Quabbin Food-A-Thon set for Tuesday
Sixteen years ago a small group of Athol and Orange officials and citizens decided to try a “boot drive” to raise funds and collect food donations to help support local food pantries and feeding programs. The event was so successful it was repeated... → Read More