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Deerfield Academy to offer free tuition to families earning less than $150K
09-17-2024 5:44 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — A new financial aid initiative announced by Deerfield Academy will see all qualifying families earning less than $150,000 pay $0 in tuition and fees at the private school.The move, announced publicly by the school last week alongside an...


Conway residents talk Bardwell’s Ferry Bridge closure, infrastructure needs with legislators
09-17-2024 1:34 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

CONWAY — The Bardwell’s Ferry Bridge is weighing heavy on residents’ minds, as several people discussed the inconvenience of the bridge’s closure in a conversation with local legislators on Monday evening.About two dozen residents joined Sen. Paul...


‘Something for everyone’ at 48th annual Old Deerfield Fall Arts and Crafts Festival
09-17-2024 10:12 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — With the 48th annual Old Deerfield Fall Arts and Crafts Festival set for Sept. 21 and 22, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association is welcoming folks for a weekend of shopping and family fun.The annual fair, celebrating Deerfield’s 19th-...


State climate chief hears from area farmers on putting climate-resilient methods into practice
09-16-2024 5:11 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — Two local farms opened their doors to Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer on Monday morning to talk about the challenges brought on by climate change, as well as opportunities for future investments in the industry.The state’s first-ever climate...


$211K grant supports tech upgrades for The United Arc
09-16-2024 12:20 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

TURNERS FALLS — With the help of a $211,331 grant, The United Arc will invest in technology for its staff to better serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the region while streamlining their work.The Turners Falls-based...


Community Preservation Committee recommends $96K toward Whately Center School restoration
09-14-2024 8:00 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — As the revived Center School Committee awaits word on a $600,000 grant, the Community Preservation Committee is recommending up to $96,038 in grant matching money for an extensive project that would see the 114-year-old building’s roof...


Western Mass. officials show support for proposed Northern Tier Rail
09-13-2024 5:05 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — As the Oct. 12 deadline for public comment on the Northern Tier Passenger Rail study approaches, communities around Franklin County are sending letters of support to the state for what some officials say could be a “game-changer” for the...


Deerfield residents weigh in on 1888 Building designs
09-13-2024 4:07 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — With just under a month until the project comes before voters at a Special Town Meeting, residents got a chance to offer feedback on design concepts for the 1888 Building’s adaptive reuse and rehabilitation.Voters will be asked to...


You oughta see these pictures: Greenfield Garden Cinemas launches Talking Talkies series of essential 1930s films
09-13-2024 2:05 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

As the Greenfield Garden Cinemas was completed in the late 1920s, Hollywood was introducing a novel idea into more and more movies: sound. In 2024, cinema co-owner Isaac Mass and local movie historian Jonathan Boschen are offering an opportunity to...


Deerfield posts job seeking new town admin, with Dunne taking on interim role
09-12-2024 2:41 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — The search for a new town administrator began Thursday, as Deerfield posted its vacancy notice following the retirement of its longtime town administrator last week.In a brief Wednesday afternoon meeting, the Selectboard approved the...


Karuna Center for Peacebuilding to celebrate 30 years
09-12-2024 2:03 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

AMHERST — The Karuna Center for Peacebuilding is welcoming people from around the region to celebrate its 30 years of work in the Pioneer Valley and around the world.To highlight the nonprofit’s significant milestone, the Karuna Center will welcome...


Bittersweet Bakery & Cafe temporarily closed as owner evaluates future plans
09-12-2024 11:59 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — If you’ve driven past Bittersweet Bakery & Cafe recently, you’ve probably noticed the business appears to be closed, at least temporarily.The cafe at 470 Greenfield Road (Routes 5 and 10) marked its six-year anniversary at the end of...


$419K bid approved for Conway’s public safety building addition
09-11-2024 8:56 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

CONWAY — After an extended bid process that saw the town reject the first slate of proposals this spring, the public safety building addition project can move forward with the approval of Maple Row Farm’s $419,000 bid.The Selectboard awarded the bid...


With just 49 towns in state still using hand-counted ballots, Whately seeks electronic tabulator
09-10-2024 4:53 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — With hours upon hours spent in the aftermath of an election counting ballots, Whately’s town clerk hopes to speed up the process with an electronic tabulator.Amy Lavallee is looking into the purchase of an electronic voting tabulator for...


Deerfield residents invited to learn about, share feedback on 1888 Building project
09-10-2024 11:49 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — Residents are invited to join town officials, architects and the project manager of the 1888 Building adaptive reuse project this week as the town prepares to put funding for the renovation in front of voters in just under a...


After decades representing ‘the first line of democracy,’ Deerfield town admin retiring
09-10-2024 11:30 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — With nearly three decades total in municipal experience and more than 20 years in Deerfield, Friday marked the end of a longstanding public servant’s career.Deerfield Town Administrator Kayce Warren has officially said goodbye to the town...


Madison Circle residents mark 100th anniversary of Greenfield neighborhood
09-09-2024 2:34 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — So many things have changed over the last 100 years — people have walked on the moon, everyone has a cellphone in their pocket and to top it all off, Greenfield even became a city. Tucked off of High Street, though, folks on Madison...


Deerfield officials to begin work to address wetlands violation
09-08-2024 2:01 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — Following a Wetlands Protection Act violation stemming from emergency work done in the aftermath of the July 2023 flooding, Deerfield is working with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) to address the...


‘We’ve come a long way’: Franklin County Fair marks 175 years, with agriculture still at its core
09-08-2024 10:17 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — For 175 years, the Franklin County Fair has brought families, friends and the agricultural community together with rides, food and all manner of competitions for all ages.And at the 175th edition of the fair this weekend, which featured...


$76K in grants supporting new stretchers, stair chair for South County EMS
09-07-2024 2:31 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — With the help of two grants, South County EMS is able to replace some of its aging equipment with new, modern stretchers, alongside a replacement stair chair.South County EMS received a $71,428 Federal Emergency Management Agency...

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