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By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — A new life as apartments may be in the former East Whately School House’s future, with a Montague-based developer now seeking a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals.Robert Obear, owner of Obear Construction, appeared before the...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — To help Whately reduce its carbon footprint and save money in the process, the town has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a grant-funded solar array to be installed on the Town Offices’ roof.The town received a $300,000 Municipal...

By LIESEL NYGARD

Food safety and infrastructure upgrades are in store for a handful of Franklin County farms thanks to state and federal grant awards.Of the $1 million in grants awarded to 23 farms through the Agricultural Food Safety Improvement Program and nearly...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — Residents will have a chance to decide who will finish a remaining two-year town clerk term at this year’s election following the resignation of current Town Clerk Amy Schrader, who was recently appointed treasurer/collector.Due to longtime...

By CHRIS LARABEE

CONWAY — With its chief of 33 years set to retire this summer, Conway has offered Whately Police Sgt. Donald Bates the job, pending salary and contract negotiations.Bates, 50, was the lone finalist for the chief position and was interviewed by the...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — After a nearly half-century journey that took her through numerous roles in Town Hall, Lynn Sibley is taking a step back from serving Whately’s residents — sort of.Sibley retired last week after 46 years as a Whately employee, although she...

Lenten Discussion Series coming to Sunderland, Whately The 26th annual Lenten Discussion Series continues on Wednesdays, March 8 and 15, with stops at the Sunderland and Whately congregational churches. Sessions are offered both in person and remotely...

By CHRIS LARABEE

Once a week, Whately resident Carlotta Thackeray takes a few hours to go to doctor’s appointments, shop for groceries or weed the garden. The twist, however, is these are not for herself, but for elderly residents of South Franklin County through the...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — Just over a year into her tenure, the South County Senior Center director held a conversation with patrons Wednesday to discuss their wishes for the center’s future, with one particular long-standing challenge continuing to be the...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — After meeting earlier this week, the Historical Commission is encouraging the Selectboard to take the first steps in pursuing a sale of the former Whately Center School with a preservation restriction.In a letter, the Historical Commission...

Nomination papers available for Whately election WHATELY — Nomination papers are now available for Whately’s June election.Candidates can stop by the Town Clerk’s Office, 4 Sandy Lane, to pick up their forms, which must be returned by April 25, at 5...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

MONTAGUE — With the Selectboard’s vote to enter the Complete Neighborhoods Initiative, Montague has begun exploring prospective redevelopment of the Farren Care Center property.The Complete Neighborhoods Initiative, a regional project Montague entered...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — Longstanding plans to open a retail marijuana dispensary at the former Sugarloaf Shoppes seem to be moving forward, albeit under different leadership.At last week’s Selectboard meeting, Nectarize owner Pathik “PJ” Patel and attorney Phil...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — Following an unanswered request for proposals (RFP), discussions around the 113-year-old Center School will continue, as the town considers the best future for the unused building.At last week’s Selectboard meeting, the board and residents...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — While they have an expected reopening date within the next 60 days, Club Castaway’s owners presented a novel plan for the business’ future that would remove dancing and alcohol but maintain nudity. Franklin County’s only strip club is...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — In hopes of reducing Frontier Regional School’s reliance on fossil fuels, the Deerfield Energy Committee plans to rally its counterparts to work with the school on green planning.Two representatives of Deerfield’s Energy Committee...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — As the town continues to examine economic development opportunities around Exit 35 on Interstate 91, it is contracting with Berkshire Design Group to launch a planning study around the area.The study is funded by a $59,000 Community Planning...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — With Fire Chief John Hannum reaching the state’s mandatory retirement age in June, the Selectboard appointed a screening committee Tuesday night to interview his successor.Hannum, who has served as fire chief for 19 years and nearly 52 years...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — With the former Whately Center School’s request for proposals (RFP) left unanswered, the Selectboard plans to discuss the future of the 113-year-old building at its next meeting.The town issued the RFP for the Center School, located on...

Conway Transfer Station public forum set for Feb. 9 CONWAY — As the Selectboard determines future Transfer Station operations and policies, it is seeking feedback from residents at a public forum on Thursday, Feb. 9.The forum will be held at 6 p.m. at...