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ASHFIELD — The town Energy Committee, Citizen’s Climate Lobby and the First Congregational Church of Ashfield are inviting the community to talk about trees, why they are important and what can be done to protect them.“Forests as Climate Solutions:...

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HEATH — National Grid wants to replace poles and upgrade power lines in Heath and Charlemont, but many local residents don’t seem interested. During an almost two-hour public information session at the Heath Select Board meeting on Tuesday, residents...

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It’s time again for a splash of color and creativity to take over Heath’s Community Hall. The 8th annual Heath Arts Exhibition is set to open on Saturday, Aug. 31.“This is a showcase and a celebration of the creativity that thrives in Heath,” said...

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HEATH — Do you ever look up at the sky in amazement and wonder what you are looking at? All your celestial questions can be answered during an evening tour of the sky with the Rev. Jonathan Rehmus.Over Labor Day weekend, four astronomy programs will...

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It’s the end of the summer and the new school year is here with the first day of school for Mohawk Trail/Hawlemont Regional School District students on Wednesday.Students, parents and staff can expect to see a few changes across the district this...

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BERNARDSTON– After about a decade of serving beers, Rich and Geneva Pedersen of Hitchcock Brewing are ready to pour their last pint.The husband and wife team are retiring, and the South Street brewery’s last day will be Thursday, Aug. 29, from 4-8...

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COLRAIN — A study is underway to find affordable wastewater treatment solutions for the Colrain Sewer District.The sewer district has awarded a contract to Westfield environmental engineering firm Wright-Pierce to develop next steps for treating the...

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GREENFIELD — It’s a celebration of the bounty of the county, and this year, the county provided a bountiful feast for the 19th annual Harvest Supper hosted by Stone Soup Café.The Greenfield-based non-profit was created to cross barriers like...

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GREENFIELD — Gordon Randall Kehler was many things to those in his life: a father, brother, friend, pacifist, war-tax resister and social justice activist, to name some.Kehler, known to his loved ones as Randy, died on July 21, at the age of 80, at...

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Community members, musicians, friends, family, and fans are all invited to a concert in honor of the late Hawley composer Alice Parker. Mohawk Trail Concerts will host Remembering Alice: A Joyous Celebration of Alice Parker in Words and Music at 3...

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SHUTESBURY — Wednesday marked the end of an era for residents living along Montague Road who said goodbye to a beloved dam that dates back to the early 1800s.The Dudleyville Pond Dam, affectionately known as Brown’s Dam by property owner Lois Brown,...

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COLRAIN — The Council on Aging’s foot clinics are seeking a new home, prompting town officials to consider the broader question of where to offer senior services in a town without a senior center.The foot clinic, a by-appointment health clinic hosted...

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SHELBURNE — After 76 years, the Shelburne Grange Fair is still going strong.This year’s Shelburne Grange Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Fellowship Hall, located at 17 Little Mohawk Road. The event is free. The...

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HEATH — Crowds showed up in full force for the Heath Fair over the weekend, excited to participate in a time-honored tradition that has been bringing the community together for more than a century. The 106th annual fair, organized by the Heath...

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WENDELL — With its annual meeting on Sunday, the Friends of the Wendell Meetinghouse will “celebrate a year of great events and community contributions,” in the words of Friends board member Debbie Lynangale.The free event will be held at 2 p.m. at...

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CHARLEMONT — Berkshire Pizzeria is up for grabs, as owners Greg and Gaby Rowehl are ready to hang up their aprons and pass the business on to someone new. Real estate agent Kaitlyn Giard said Berkshire Pizzeria has been a Charlemont staple since the...

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ASFHIELD — Visitors to the Ashfield Fall Festival this year can expect some changes when it comes to parking and menu options, but the same seasonal community fun. The festival is still a few months away, on Oct. 12 and 13, but organizers are already...

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HEATH — When the Heath Fair returns for its 106th year this weekend, it is set to bring the same food, agricultural expos and community-wide fun that keeps drawing in crowds.Jessica O’Neill, president of the Heath Agricultural Society that organizes...

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NORTHFIELD — Fans of bingo, books or beer can find entertainment that’s up their alley at a fundraiser, held at The Brewery at Four Star Farms, to buy new furniture for the Children’s Room at Dickinson Memorial Library.The fundraiser will be held...

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COLRAIN — More beer is in store now that Stoneman Brewery has secured more than $40,000 to buy new kegs and create an expanded storage space at its 20 Stetson Brothers Road facility. The brewery was awarded a $20,000 Massachusetts Growth Capital...