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Hinds announces run for lieutenant governor
PITTSFIELD — Speculations of a statewide run were confirmed Wednesday morning as Sen. Adam Hinds officially announced his candidacy for Massachusetts lieutenant governor.Hinds, 46, a Democrat, represents the Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden... → Read More
Auditor: WMass infrastructure money inadequate
Western Massachusetts communities don’t have the tools and money necessary to maintain or develop public infrastructure for roadways, buildings and broadband internet, according to a 100-page study the state auditor is set to release on Tuesday. The... → Read More
Despite challenges, Warm the Children campaign continues
GREENFIELD — Organizers of Warm the Children say they recognize the need for clothing and other assistance to be even greater this year due to the lasting COVID-19 pandemic, and they are working to overcome challenges to keep the effort going.Over the... → Read More
About our election day coverage
We want to give our readers a heads-up about our coverage of the Nov. 3 election and delivery of the Nov. 4 print edition.The big-ticket item for this election, of course, is the presidential race between Donald J. Trump, who is seeking a second term,... → Read More
What is your town doing for Halloween?
Editor’s Note: Please feel free to contact us at 413-772-0261, ext. 270 or news@recorder.com if an event was omitted from this lineup.The Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) has released a list of health safety tips at... → Read More
Lawmakers, state officials focus on Conn. River’s significance during day-long paddle
Instead of powering up their computers or picking up ringing phones, state legislators and local leaders were zipping up life jackets and picking up paddles at the Riverview Picnic Area in Northfield early Monday morning.Led by state Sen. Jo... → Read More
Area legislators running unopposed in primary
Several state legislators representing the area — Sens. Jo Comerford, Eric Lesser and Adam Hinds, and Reps. Natalie Blais, Lindsay Sabadosa, Mindy Domb, Dan Carey and Paul Mark — are running unopposed in the Sept. 1 state primary.The respite from... → Read More
Crews working to repair water main break in Northfield
NORTHFIELD — Crews are working to repair a water main break on Maple Street, which became apparent at around 1:30 p.m. Thursday.According to Northfield Water District Commissioner Michael Quinn, traffic is cleared to travel on Main Street. A section... → Read More
Sweet corn season sees strong summer sales
DEERFIELD — Each year, families look forward to backyard summer barbecues and the fresh taste of local sweet corn. Despite weather-related delays to the start of the growing season, farmers say sales have been particularly strong this summer.The... → Read More
It could be a ‘banner year’ for blueberries, farmers say
With the “pick-your-own” blueberry season now off to a busy start, local farmers say 2020 could prove to be a banner year despite the COVID-19 policies that are in place.Located at 9 North Street in Whately, Quonquont farm opened for “pick-your-own”... → Read More
Frontier alumni call for reform in race education
SOUTH DEERFIELD — Two hundred and eighty-five alumni have signed an open letter to the Frontier Regional School administration calling for educational reform on the topics of race and racism.Mariel Brown-Fallon, a 2011 alumna of Frontier Regional... → Read More
Brush fire consumes more than 20 acres in Leverett
LEVERETT — Firefighters from Leverett and several surrounding towns battled a large brush fire that started Thursday morning on Joshua Hill and lasted into Friday.Leverett Fire Department Deputy Chief Brian Cook said crews returned to the scene Friday... → Read More
Names of gun violence victims to be displayed Friday in Easthampton, Greenfield
To commemorate National Gun Violence Awareness Day, millions of people across the country will wear orange on Friday, honoring those who were killed by, or are survivors of, gun violence.Locally, two concurrent events, in Easthampton and Greenfield,... → Read More
The Heirloom Collective opens Hadley dispensary
HADLEY — Having gotten its growing facility up and running in Bernardston in 2018, The Heirloom Collective has opened its connected dispensary on Route 9 in Hadley for medical marijuana sales.The Heirloom Collective President and CEO Jim Counihan said... → Read More
Northfield Drive-In under new ownership, looks to open for 2020 season
NORTHFIELD — Steven Wiggin has many a childhood memory of visiting the Northfield Drive-In with his parents. Now, he and his wife, Julia, can create their own memories of the historic theater, but this time as owners.The Winchester, New... → Read More
Holyoke and Greenfield community colleges continuing classes for now
HOLYOKE — While the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, remains a national concern, Holyoke and Greenfield community colleges will continue with classes as scheduled for now, though Holyoke Community College has canceled... → Read More
Family addiction recovery event focuses on positive aspects of sobriety
ATHOL — Families and friends gathered at Athol Town Hall Saturday for “Loving Your Recovery,” an event hosted in part by the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region, to strengthen community bonds and celebrate the positive... → Read More
Winter wildlife tracking programs inspire amateur naturalists
Whose tracks are these? How do wild animals survive the winter? Nature enthusiasts of all ages will discover the answers to these questions as they learn to spot and study signs of winter wildlife as part of two separate outdoor animal tracking... → Read More
DJ hauls in $131K for hunger in annual 43-mile ‘Monte’s March’
GREENFIELD – Dressed in a shiny gold suit, Christopher “Monte” Belmonte marched north along Route 5 Tuesday as he led the 10th Annual “Monte’s March,” raising money to fight hunger throughout the region.“It’s the march for a million meals, so I wanted... → Read More
Creating ‘a culture of health’: Farm shares offer diversity of food in rural communities
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a week-long series about the state of farming in Franklin County.Noticing a missing link in the burgeoning local food chain, Ben Lester established the first-ever local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)... → Read More