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DEERFIELD — The lawyer representing an alleged sexual abuse victim is requesting Deerfield Academy “validate” a claim of abuse at the hands of former teacher Peter G. Hindle.In a press conference held outside the school Wednesday, Boston-based...

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GREENFIELD — A simple piece of advice was imparted on the 71 graduates of Greenfield High School Class of 2023 on Saturday morning: Find your passion and stick to it.With students receiving suggestions from countless people in their lives,...

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GREENFIELD — Two local restoration projects received a $10,000 bump this month with matching grants from a statewide nonprofit focused on preserving historic buildings.The Franklin County Fairgrounds will be able to make repairs to the Roundhouse...

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GREENFIELD — Just as hunters wear orange to enhance safety, residents are encouraged to don orange clothes on the Greenfield Common to bring attention to the epidemic of gun violence in the United States.The Massachusetts chapter of Moms Demand Action...

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WHATELY — With the East Whately School House renovation project having cleared its final hurdle with the Zoning Board of Appeals, “upscale” one-bedroom apartments are coming to Whately.Known as the Blue School for its paint job, the 108-year-old...

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GREENFIELD – Community agencies were out in force at Energy Park on Wednesday, as Clinical & Support Options’ (CSO) annual Mental Health and Wellness Fair returned for its 21st edition.Held each year, the event is put together to raise awareness of...

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SOUTH DEERFIELD — Don your detective gear and come on down to Frontier Regional School this weekend for a classic whodunit, as the school’s theater program puts on its first student-written play since the pandemic began.Written by sophomore Mason...

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CHARLEMONT — The conclusion of a four-year study on the brown trout population in the Deerfield River has brought welcome news for anglers and river advocates.More than 80% of the brown trout population in the area of the Deerfield River from the Fife...

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SUNDERLAND — A longstanding fundraiser returns to the Sunderland Public Library this weekend, as the Friends of the Sunderland Public Library host its annual plant, book and bake sale.The sales, which have been held for at least the last 30 years,...

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SOUTH DEERFIELD – As Tilton Library’s expansion project moves through the design phase, residents will get a chance to provide feedback at a public forum this week.The forum will serve as a chance for residents to see the building’s updated design,...

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For some of the deepest New England history, one only needs to take a stroll through one of the numerous cemeteries in Franklin County.Local residents will have a chance for some of that history to be brought right to them on Tuesday, May 16 when...

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DEERFIELD – The proposed North Main Street park project is effectively dead in the water after a joint motion to annul the town’s site plan review was filed in Franklin County Superior Court. All three parties in the appeal — abutter and plaintiff...

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CONWAY — With voters being asked to consider an addition to the Public Safety Complex at annual Town Meeting, the Public Buildings Committee gave its first of two presentations at Monday’s Selectboard meeting.The addition would include individual...

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GREENFIELD — A handful of residents came to City Hall on Tuesday to share their thoughts on a revised proposal to rezone some parcels on the French King Highway with hopes that it will spur industrial development in the city.The proposal was the...

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DEERFIELD — After several months of hearings, the Planning Board has approved SunnyDayz’s proposed “cannabis campus” on Routes 5 and 10, pending a review of conditions by town counsel.The board approved the site plan review, special permit and...

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GREENFIELD — With its solar array, and brick facades designed for seasonal sun angles and usage of natural light, the county’s regional transit center, the first net-zero building of its kind in the United States, has been honored with a national...

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WHATELY — Packages not delivered or sent to the wrong places. Excise tax bill rejections. Voter registration challenges. U.S. census miscounts and inaccurate COVID-19 vaccination rates.What do all of these have to do with each other? If you’re a...

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SUNDERLAND — To mark 90 years of neighbors serving neighbors, the Fire Department is welcoming the community to its station for a birthday celebration.From 3 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, folks can stop by the Public Safety Complex at 105 River Road...

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A flock of cranes has taken refuge in the library of Northfield Elementary School, as students have rallied around a project that expanded beyond a typical reading assignment.As of April 12, the flock of origami cranes hanging from the ceiling and...

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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...