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Northfield 350th events continue in September NORTHFIELD — As part of continued celebrations of Northfield’s 350th anniversary, the following programs are planned in the coming weeks: ■Sunday, Sept. 10, 1 to 4 p.m. — The Northfield Historical Society...

I’m sure that most people have seen the iconic photos of the U.S. at night, with all the massive areas of bright light strewn across the country — the eastern half lit up the brightest. On one hand, it’s interesting to see the web of our large and...

By BELLA LEVAVI andDOMENIC POLI

Six Franklin County communities are getting a $808,200 funding boost to support climate resilience implementation and planning efforts.The grants are part of a total $31.5 million that was awarded statewide as part of the latest Municipal...

By DOMENIC POLI

LEYDEN — The state attorney general visited town on Wednesday to follow through on a promise to ensure western Massachusetts residents don’t feel left out of the political conversation.Andrea Joy Campbell spoke inside Town Hall for about an hour,...

Town Hall hosting tick prevention event on Saturday NORTHFIELD — The Cooperative Public Health Service at the Franklin Regional Council of Governments, in partnership with the Board of Health, will offer a tick prevention event at the Town Hall...

Leyden Selectboard to fill positionsLEYDEN — The Selectboard discussed its plans last week to post an employment ad for town clerk.If a town clerk candidate is unable to commit to Leyden full-time or lacks the experience of a “turn-key” town clerk,...

Folks! It’s that time of the year again. I’m writing about the Franklin County Fair Parade. In the early part of July a theme goes out to everyone to interpret. The theme this year is “Larger than Life.” Everyone has their own interpretation of what...

Monthly puzzle swap planned for Saturday NORTHFIELD — Free used puzzles will be available at Dickinson Memorial Library on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.Attendees are advised to park in the back and enter through the side door of the library....

Highway superintendent updates Selectboard on road maintenance NORTHFIELD — Contractors are scheduled to repair the Town Hall parking lot from July 31 to Aug. 11, as well as replace diseased spruce trees along the edge of the lot.“It’s going to be a...

By CHRIS LARABEE

LEYDEN — Once down to one man, the Leyden Fire Department is rising from the ashes to build a small, dependable department focused on emergency response.As recently as February, the department was comprised solely of then-officer-in-charge and now...

Lighten Up Trio to perform July 10 BERNARDSTON — The Bernardston Senior Center will host the Lighten Up Trio, performing folk, country, oldies and modern songs, on Monday, July 10, at 3:30 p.m.Music will be followed by the evening cafe at 4:30 p.m....

By CHRIS LARABEE

LEYDEN — Former Selectboard member Erica Jensen is back on the board for a three-year term after voters elected her in an uncontested race on Monday.Jensen, 60, is returning to the Selectboard one year after her one-year term ended. While all races...

By CHRIS LARABEE

LEYDEN — For the first time in decades, there will not be a Glabach serving Leyden residents.After Monday’s annual town election, Bill Glabach, 80, will retire from the Selectboard after 24 years in the role and more than 30 total serving in town...

By EMILEE KLEIN

LEYDEN — Voters commented on and inquired into the details of each article on the Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants on Tuesday. But despite interjections, all articles were approved, with the exception of one item that was passed over.The 74...

By AALIANNA MARIETTA

LEYDEN — With longtime Selectboard member Bill Glabach opting not to seek reelection this year, a former member is looking to return to the board to fill his seat.Erica Jensen, who was elected to a one-year term on the Selectboard in 2021, has thrown...

Pioneer Valley Symphony to perform movie music NORTHFIELD — Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra will perform music from movie favorites under the stars at the Northfield Golf Course on Sunday, June 25, starting at 5 p.m. as part of the town’s 350th...

By CHRIS LARABEE

LEYDEN — Annual Town Meeting voters will be asked to consider a $2.03 million fiscal year 2024 operating budget that proposes adding a new town assistant, designating Hunt Hill Road as a private way and paying off a larger portion of broadband...

Bernardston resident earns degree from CCV BERNARDSTON — Miranda K. Neizer of Bernardston earned an associate’s degree from the Community College of Vermont at the spring commencement ceremony.June 20 deadline looms to participate in 350th parade...

By DOMENIC POLI

LEYDEN — The Facey family had about 30 guests over for milk and cookies on Wednesday afternoon. How else would you want to usher in National Dairy Month? Warren, Randy and Angie Facey, who own and operate Bree-Z-Knoll Farm on North County Road,...