Residents clean Upper Road in Deerfield

DEERFIELD — Ahead of Earth Day’s town cleanup, a group of eight folks set out on Upper Road to help Greenfield Community College student Tom Alber complete his final project for the Outdoor Leadership Program.

In all, the group collected 26 bags of trash, a television, an old burn barrel, 12 tires and a grill over the course of six hours on the road.

Alber was joined by Sarah Colby, Rob Alber, Craig Berry, Lisa Alber, Matvey Cronyn, Alli Lyncosk, Shea Jackson and Mason Biagni. He said he hopes to host another cleanup this summer and in the fall.

“Cleaning up the outdoors and environment really put in perspective that we need to take initiative to keep our Earth clean and healthy,” Tom Alber said.

Christian Lane overpass to be reduced to one lane

WHATELY — The Christian Lane overpass over Interstate 91 is expected to be reduced to one lane for about one month while it is being resurfaced.

There will be temporary traffic lights in place to direct motorists, according to the Whately Police Department. Drivers should expect delays or seek an alternate route.

Church hosting tag, plant and bake sale

WHATELY — The Whately Congregational Church is hosting a tag, plant and bake sale on Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The church, located at 177 Chestnut Plain Road, will be selling vintage and estate goods, antiques, china, jewelry, braided rugs, housewares and more. Plants from Fairview Farms will also be on sale, along with homemade baked goods.

The sale serves as a major fundraiser for the church.