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By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GILL – Earlier this summer, Stacey Hamel heard a rumor that since the barriers were placed on the French King Bridge in August 2023, neither Gill nor Erving first responders have been called to the bridge for rescue of people in crisis, or recovery of...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — Voters will consider updates to the town’s tax-work off program for seniors, easements for a bridge project and new voting procedures when a special Town Meeting convenes Wednesday.The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Erving Elementary School...

Church hostingpancake breakfast MONTAGUE CENTER — A pancake breakfast will be held at the First Congregational Church of Montague at 4 North St. on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 8:15 to 10:15 a.m.Pancakes made from scratch will be served with real maple...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

ERVING — The three people hospitalized after a collision between a Toyota Camry and a 2023 Mack Pinnacle truck where Route 2 meets Route 2A on Friday afternoon are expected to recover, according to First Assistant District Attorney Steve Gagne.“I am...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

ERVING — Three individuals were hospitalized after a collision between a Toyota Camry and a 2023 Mack Pinnacle truck where Route 2 meets Route 2A on Friday afternoon, according to Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Betters.Betters said the three people in the...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — With its Route 2 redesign proposals, the state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is looking to address a lack of crosswalks and bus stops, increase pedestrian safety, mitigate speeding and widen narrow areas.The idea to install a...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — The Selectboard, Capital Planning Committee and Finance Committee unanimously accepted a bid proposal from Tighe & Bond on Monday for the partial demolition of the former International Paper Mill, thus moving the town forward with a plan that...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — As Erving resident Scott Nicholas moves into the role of vice president of the national Oil and Energy Service Professionals organization, the 37-year-old aspires to get a younger generation involved in the field. “If you look at the oil and...

Montague student makes Dickinson College dean’s list CARLISLE, Pa. — Montague resident Lenora Qiujing Dickson was named to the dean’s list at Dickinson College for the spring semester.Dickson was a senior studying psychology at the Pennsylvania...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

ERVING — The Historical Commission brought a proposed bylaw before the Selectboard this week that would, if passed, allow the commission to place a delay of up to a year on the demolition of historically relevant properties following a public hearing....

Board maintains organizationERVING — The Selectboard voted on Monday to maintain its existing board organization, meaning that Jacob Smith will continue to serve as chair.‘Labyrinth’ to be screened at Peskeomskut ParkTURNERS FALLS — The 1986 cult...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — The Selectboard this week got a glimpse at four potential design plans for partial demolition and restoration of the International Paper Mill property.The $1.49 million property at 8 Papermill Road, which was seized by the town for back...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — With Freedom Street Brewery, owner and head brewer Errin Woessner has successfully fit a full brewing operation, including canning and labeling, into a 400-square-foot rental space in a River Street warehouse. “Being small, to me, is better,”...

Jimmy Just Quit to perform at Pioneer Valley BreweryTurners Falls — Pioneer Valley Brewery “Summers of Songs” programme kicks off with a performance by the pop-rock band Jimmy Just Quit on Saturday, June 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.The show is...

ERVING — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is advising motorists that paving work on Route 2 will begin Thursday, June 6, and will conclude on Wednesday, June 12.Work will be conducted between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

ERVING — After results from a recent survey showed that 7% of Erving students were in the “high risk” emotional category and another 32% were at “some risk” emotionally, Erving Elementary School is moving forward with a new student mental health...

Ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate bench installationERVING — The town will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the French King Bridge on Tuesday, May 28, at 1 p.m. to celebrate the installation of the “Gateway to the Mohawk Trail” bench created by...

By DOMENIC POLI

ERVING — The town is one step closer to affordable housing on Care Drive after residents voted Wednesday to authorize the Selectboard to lease, convey or otherwise dispose of the property eyed for the development.Voters at Annual Town Meeting also...

The Franklin County Solid Waste Management District is holding a “Clean Sweep” Bulky Waste Recycling Day on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to noon at three locations, including one new spot this year.Instead of the Northfield Highway Garage, the Erving...