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Sending out a thank you to all the crew of the Shelburne town Highway Department who worked so hard to plow and sand our roads after our first snowfall. They are a small, hard-working group who did an amazing job cleaning the roads in preparation for...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE — The Selectboard has allocated the town’s remaining $40,315 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding toward landscaping work at the pocket park and continued renovations at Cowell Gym. For months, Selectboard members have pondered what to...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

The 2025 Franklin County Railroad Calendar is now available in stores and online. The calendar includes photos of trains and trolleys traveling throughout the region between 1897 and 1970, alongside historical commentary by historian Alden Dreyer of...

Indoor pickleball coming to Jacobs Road Municipal Center HEATH — Pickleball enthusiasts will not have to wait until it’s warm again to enjoy a game at the Heath Center courts. The Parks and Recreation Committee is creating an indoor court at the...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — After years of planning, the West County Senior Services District is nearing the finish line and will officially begin providing services to elderly residents of Ashfield, Buckland and Shelburne on July 1. With the existing...

By DOMENIC POLI

On Oct. 22, 2005, the Recorder’s Life & Times section featured a full-page article by Karen P. Chynoweth, with a color photo of an 18-year-old woman and the headline “Nearly famous.” The piece told the story of Shelburne Falls native Kate Corriero,...

Info session to discuss ADUsROWE — Residents who are curious about how a new state law regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) may impact the town and their properties are invited to attend an informational meeting with the Planning Board at Rowe...

By DOMENIC POLI

Though participation in veterans service organizations has waned considerably in the decades following World War II and the conflicts in Korea and Vietnam, group leaders in Franklin County say membership remains strong and the door is open to any...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE — Following problems where Transfer Station users have been refusing to identify themselves to the attendants and non-residents have been disposing of items, the Selectboard is planning to implement a new system.Starting July 1, Shelburne...

By JUDITH TRUESDELL

 Thomas Jefferson did not always live up to his ideals, but he was a master at articulating the goals of good government in defending the rights of man.In considering what kind of government I would like to live under, considering why people need...

By DEBORAH ANDREW

Our votes are an expression of our conscience and have meaning, whether or not our choice prevails.In this presidential election, our votes can declare our approval/support of violations of the Constitution, our own laws, humanitarian law, and...

SHELBURNE — Learn photography skills with master printmaker John Marcy during a workshop and reception on Nov. 2 at the Fabric of Life Homestead.John Marcy has been a photographer and printmaker for over 40 years and holds a masters in photography...

By DOMENIC POLI

WINOOSKI, Vt. — A woman who grew up in Shelburne, Massachusetts, has been named the 2025 Vermont Teacher of the Year by the Vermont Agency of Education.“It feels really nice. It feels really humbling and it’s also a really nice recognition of all of...

By WILSON ROBERTS

 I emailed former President Donald Trump saying while I was no fan of his, I would appreciate an opportunity to sit down with him to explore our differences, hoping that publishing the results of our conversation might help polarized Americans...

Wiring inspection fees increasing COLRAIN — Effective Oct. 15, electrical inspection fees have increased from $30 to $50.Selectboard members agreed that an increase in fees is necessary to help cover Electrical Inspector James Slowinski’s rising costs...

SHELBURNE FALLS — The Shelburne Historical Society is inviting the public to the 4th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Recognition Day Celebration on Oct. 20.From 1 to 4 p.m. the society museum at 33 Severance St. will be open and celebrating the 46th...

SHELBURNE — A collection of photographs by Rhode Island architect and artist Greg Spiess celebrating carnivals is now on display at the Little Big House Gallery. An opening reception will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the gallery,...