Shelburne Falls Road to be closed for culvert repairs

CONWAY — Shelburne Falls Road at the junction of Emerson Hollow Road will be closed for emergency culvert repairs on Aug. 6 and 7.

Police Chief Don Bates said all southbound traffic coming from Buckland will need to turn right onto Emerson Hollow Road and travel back down Baptist Hill Road to Route 116, while all northbound traffic will have to continue on Route 116 to Ashfield, where they will then turn right onto Baptist Corner Road. From there, it turns into Wilder Hill Road and drivers can then take a left onto Shelburne Falls Road in Buckland. Another option is to take Route 116 up through Ashfield onto Route 112.

Detour signs will be posted for drivers.

The Sensational Barnes Brothers to play Watermelon Wednesdays

WHATELY — Watermelon Wednesdays rolls on next week, as The Sensational Barnes Brothers’ bring their soul, R&B and gospel tunes to town on Aug. 7.

The brothers will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. at the Whately Town Hall, 194 Chestnut Plain Road, as they share their blend of old and new musical influences with the audience. Tickets are $28 and can be purchased at watermelonwednesdays.com.

Mount Toby Concerts welcoming Magpie on Aug. 17

LEVERETT — Mount Toby Concerts continues its series on Saturday, Aug. 17, with the well-known folk duo Magpie.

With 51 years of experience together, Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner have performed their folk music around the world with vocal harmonies and blends of guitars, harmonica, mandolin and dulcimer.

A suggested donation of $15 to $25 is requested of attendees and folks can reserve seats by emailing diacrowe@yahoo.com or by calling 413-835-1695. The venue is at 194 Long Plain Road (Route 63).

Local students graduate from Hobart and William Smith, William & Mary

Local students were among those who graduated from the College of William & Mary and Hobart and William Smith Colleges this spring.

Leverett resident Giselle Hajir graduated from the College of William & Mary with a bachelor’s degree, while Deerfield resident Erin Howe earned a bachelor’s degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Deerfield resident named to Dickinson College dean’s list

CARLISLE, Pa. — Deerfield resident Ella Iona Macphie Hynds was named to Dickinson College’s dean’s list for the spring semester.

Macphie Hynds, who graduated from Deerfield Academy, is the daughter of Peter and Catriona Hynds.

To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a grade point average of at least 3.7 for the semester.