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CHARLEMONT — State Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. Natalie Blais fielded questions on rural school aid, potential recreation taxes, affordable housing and more during a recent public forum attended by roughly 20 residents.The “ReMarks and Refreshments”...

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CHARLEMONT — After blazing a trail at Thunder Mountain Bike Park, Anna Cronin and her partner, Bruce Lindsay, realized Charlemont “is a viable town worth investing in.”That’s exactly what Cronin and Lindsay are doing by opening a second location of...

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BERNARDSTON — Cushman Library’s board of trustees is working to sanitize and declutter the library so that its doors can be open to the public again. The library has been closed since Jan. 9 after a building inspection was conducted by Regional Health...

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ERVING — Mariah Kurtz never thought she’d work a government job after graduating from college.Having just obtained her bachelor’s degree in sustainable community development at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Kurtz was searching for a local,...

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In preparation for their upcoming musical performance of “The Prom,” students at Stoneleigh-Burnham School visited with Tony-nominated actress Caitlin Kinnunen.“The Prom” is based on a real story from the early 2000s, where four Broadway actors help...

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NORTHFIELD — Roughly 50 residents attended Wednesday’s Special Town Meeting at Pioneer Valley Regional School where they approved all six warrant articles, including a proposal to increase the number of sewer commissioners from three to five.Karen...

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TURNERS FALLS — During the pandemic, Ericka Almeida felt claustrophobic. She and her husband were working from home in 2020 and it was difficult to see their friends. But when Almeida had the opportunity to socialize, it was always over coffee. “Some...

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It was during her freshman year of college that Marlene Winell’s faith in Jesus began slipping.As a child of missionaries, Winell had grown up dedicated to spreading the word of Christ, attending Christian rock concerts and witnessing baptisms on...

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HAWLEY — To provide a backup to its emergency paging system, the Fire Department has subscribed to a cellular paging app called IamResponding after receiving Selectboard approval.Along with dispatchers having the ability to send messages to...

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SHELBURNE — Two members with experience on the town’s Planning Board are running for a contested seat on the Selectboard in Tuesday’s town election. The election will take place at the Cowell Gymnasium on 51 Maple St., from 10 a.m. to...

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GREENFIELD — Residents can mingle while selling their precious treasures during what organizers have declared to be Franklin County’s largest tag sale.The annual event, to be held Saturday, May 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Franklin County...

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LEYDEN — With the Selectboard’s recent approval of five short-term appointments, the Council on Aging now has five new members and only two remaining vacancies.Amy St. Clair, Nannette Rolstad, Virginia “Ginny” Rockwood, Chris Maguire and Meredith...

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NORTHFIELD — Voters will consider a roughly $9.58 million budget for fiscal year 2024, a series of elementary school upgrades and special legislation to allow the fire chief to serve in the role longer during Monday’s Annual Town Meeting. The meeting,...

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NORTHFIELD — Allowing for plenty of time for discussion, town officials are holding a Special Town Meeting on Wednesday to vote on two articles related to funding the proposed public safety complex.The meeting will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. at...

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GREENFIELD — Following a series of pandemic-related delays, organizers of Extravaganja are finally able to bring their event to Greenfield this weekend.Extravaganja, a rally to support widespread legalization and social acceptance of marijuana, will...

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LEYDEN — In the wake of the resignation of all seven Council on Aging members, the Selectboard has temporarily taken over the COA’s duties and is working with an advisory group to brainstorm ideas for senior services.“We are hoping people will get...

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NORTHFIELD — The proposed public safety complex cleared two hurdles in March, with votes of approval from the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.“There’s been a lot of work involved and we’ve had a lot of public comment that we’ve...

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GREENFIELD — After a three-year hiatus, the Eventide Singers’ annual benefit concert will return on Sunday, March 26, at 3 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church of Greenfield, 16 Court Square.Joe Toritto, director of the Eventide Singers, said...

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LEYDEN — Residents will consider discontinuing portions of two roads, adopting a Stretch Code and enacting bylaws governing solar arrays during a Special Town Meeting on Monday, March 20.The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, located at 16...

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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...