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By ROBERT BASSETT

If you happen to get a chance to drive through Northfield or even if you live in Northfield, the last thing that you would think is missing is a $14 million public safety building that abuts wetlands. There is talk of merging Northfield Elementary...

Board appoints new wastewater treatment plant operatorNORTHFIELD — The Selectboard appointed Mark Detonte as a part-time operator for its Wastewater Treatment Plant during its Feb. 21 meeting.Selectboard appoints two EMTsNORTHFIELD — The Selectboard...

By JUDY WAGNER

On the drive from western Pennsylvania back to New England, there was a wide tract of land, near the New York and Pennsylvania border, with low hills and a gray and beige demeanor in the rain-soaked day. Then, my eye registered green. A stand of bare...

Over breakfast this morning I read that Wednesday, March 1 is a day of action to mark the anniversary of the war in Yemen — eight years — and that every 75 seconds a child dies of starvation in that country. This is an astounding statistic, and even...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

NORTHFIELD — Attendees of a Fire Department fundraiser on Sunday morning enjoyed not only freshly cooked pancakes, but also a chance to see newly finalized plans for Northfield’s proposed public safety complex.Fire Chief Floyd “Skip” Dunnell III...

By LIESEL NYGARD

NORTHFIELD — With exterior designs for a proposed public safety complex entering the final stage, the town is looking at future uses for its current fire station.The station at 93 Main St. was built in 1952 for use by both the fire and highway...

The Boston Bruins recently honored two Northfield combat veterans with their 8-Spoked Salute. At two games in November they honored Jim Whitcomb, a veteran of three tours of duty in Vietnam and Frank Froment, a veteran of the war in Iraq with 37 years...

Seventh GradeHighest Honors: Nia Barton, Thomas Clary, Anthony Ellis, Laura Feuss, Karinna Kostov, Greta Lewis, Chayton Massa, Nathaniel Pinto, Simona Plugaru, Emersen Pratt, Mariah Renaud, Alexander Sanieski and Jacob Thomas.High Honors: Harley...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — The town is at the “forefront” of municipal accessibility as it prepares to install audio equipment in several rooms.Using a $50,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) appropriation, the town intends to equip the Selectboard meeting room,...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

NORTHFIELD — The fire that displaced residents of a three-story apartment building at 5 Pine St. last week was started by an electrical outlet, the State Fire Marshal’s Office confirmed Tuesday.The fire, which left the building uninhabitable and...

By BELLA LEVAVI

NORTHFIELD — Saturday and Sunday marked a time of “getting everyone together to learn about Northfield,” in the words of 350th Anniversary Committee member Joan Stoia.The weekend served as the official kick-off of the town’s 350th anniversary...

By BELLA LEVAVI

NORTHFIELD — Fire officials are working to determine the cause of a fire that displaced residents of a three-story apartment building at 5 Pine St. on Friday night.“There is no cause found yet,” Fire Chief Floyd “Skip” Dunnell III said Saturday...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — Following the previous week’s public hearing and feedback from town officials, Pioneer Valley Regional School District administrators presented a revised budget for fiscal year 2024, with reduced town assessments, which was approved...

By DOMENIC POLI

NORTHFIELD — Engineers responsible for designing the septic system for the D.L. Moody Center’s proposed campground are scheduled to reappear before the Board of Health to further detail the plans they have been asked to email the town.Jon and Bill...

By BELLA LEVAVI

Two exhibits in Franklin County are presenting work by young creatives with a goal of developing an appreciation and interest in the art world. In Northfield, the Deerfield Valley Art Association (DVAA) is hosting its second annual student art exhibit...

Civil engineer presents Northfield maps NORTHFIELD — Civil engineer Sarah Campbell, an Erving resident, will share a variety of maps that show how Northfield’s boundaries have changed over time during an event at Dickinson Memorial Library on...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — With one principal already appointed, the Pioneer Valley Regional School District is taking on two principal searches in Northfield and seeking candidates for an expanded administrator role.After five months as interim, Cynthia Schultz...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — Saturday and Sunday will mark the official kick-off of Northfield’s 350th anniversary activities, ushering in the more than 40 events that are lined up throughout the year.Festivities start with Family Fun Day at 9 a.m. on Saturday at...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — Pioneer Valley Regional School District officials laid out their proposed fiscal year 2024 budget on Thursday, with town officials and school staff urging them to continue to “sharpen their pencils” ahead of next week’s vote.Director of...