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Turners Falls High School students get crafty with yearly scarecrow contest

11-05-2024 10:30 AM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — Turners Falls High School students debuted a range of creative scarecrows as part of their midterm project in digital filmmaking and theater arts teacher Jonathan Chappell’s class, with five category winners selected. The five winners,...


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Shelburne Transfer Station switching to vehicle stickers next summer

11-05-2024 12:29 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE — Following problems where Transfer Station users have been refusing to identify themselves to the attendants and non-residents have been disposing of items, the Selectboard is planning to implement a new system.Starting July 1, Shelburne...


GoFundMe started to cover celebration of life expenses for Keene, NH woman found in Warwick

11-04-2024 6:03 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

WARWICK — Friends and family of Justina Steffy — the 31-year-old woman from Keene, New Hampshire, whose body was found in Warwick after she went missing in early October — have raised more than $2,500 for her celebration of life expenses. Keene Police...


Galvin expecting record voter turnout Tuesday

11-04-2024 5:49 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

The state’s top elections official anticipates record voter turnout in Massachusetts this November, exceeding the almost 3.7 million voters who went to the polls in 2020.“We have 1.7 [million] almost having already been returned, we expect more votes...


‘A perfect place’ to experience nature: Work underway at Hinata Retreat in Charlemont

11-04-2024 4:30 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

CHARLEMONT — With the property at 133 Warfield Road officially in hand, work is now underway on the Hinata Retreat.Jen and Jeff Neilsen closed on the 473-acre property on Oct. 29. They plan to revitalize the Warfield House Inn and construct 30,...


Route 10 closed, 400 customers without power after dump truck takes lines down in Bernardston

11-04-2024 2:28 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

BERNARDSTON — A portion of Route 10 was closed and roughly 400 Eversource customers lost power on Monday after a Mack dump truck took down a utility line. The Bernardston Police and Fire departments assisted Eversource and Verizon crews as they...


North County Notebook: Nov. 5, 2024

11-04-2024 1:50 PM

Library program to discuss green burials NORTHFIELD — Learn about green burials, how they are different from conventional burials, and environmental and economical reasons for burial choices during a program led by a local representative from Green...


Montague Board of Health considers changes to tobacco regs

11-04-2024 1:32 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — The Board of Health is reviewing draft revisions that would further restrict tobacco sales in Montague.One of the proposed changes would allow nicotine pouches to be sold only at “adult-only retailers” that sell tobacco, also called...


Locals speak to experiences canvassing in battleground states

11-04-2024 11:47 AM

By MARA MELLITS

For Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle, the vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s presidential election is personal.“My mom fought for reproductive rights. I did. My daughter did,” LaChapelle said. “Now I have a granddaughter who’s 18...


Get your money’s worth: Dealers warn against increase in fake coins

11-03-2024 2:01 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — Coin experts across the region are sounding the alarm about an influx of fakes manufactured in China and infiltrating the U.S. market.Chinese-made counterfeits of collector and circulating coins are more rampant than ever, according to...


Mayor Desorgher eyes removal of Green River dams

11-03-2024 1:02 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Mayor Ginny Desorgher and the Connecticut River Conservancy will bring their plans to remove the Wiley-Russell Dam before the Historical Commission to discuss the issue on Thursday. Earlier this month, Desorgher signed a memorandum of...


New town administrator Rebecca Torres to lead Sunderland beginning Nov. 12

11-03-2024 11:01 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — With a contract executed by the Selectboard, Sunderland’s next town administrator will step into the role on Nov. 12.Rebecca Torres, Shutesbury’s longtime town administrator, will serve in Sunderland’s position following a search process...


Antisemitism panel chair expects ‘strong, clear’ recommendations

11-03-2024 10:00 AM

By ALISON KUZNITZ

At their first meeting last week, members of a new state panel tasked with combating the scourge of antisemitism in Massachusetts outlined priority issues, as well as the vitriol they have personally experienced over the past year.The commission,...


Old Farren statue of Jesus finds new home in Turners Falls

11-03-2024 9:58 AM

TURNERS FALLS — The statue of Jesus outside of the former Farren Care Center on Montague City Road has been moved to the front of the Our Lady of Peace Church on 7th Street in Turners Falls.According to the Rev. Stan Aksamit of Our Lady of Peace, the...


Deerfield’s sewer rate to increase 9.8% in November

11-03-2024 9:56 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — With several projects, some with big price tags, looming on the horizon, the Selectboard/Sewer Commissioners increased the town’s sewer-use rates to $23 per 1,000 gallons, as the board awaits further information on the projects.The...


Mohawk Trail students exploring forensic science, climate resiliency

11-03-2024 9:56 AM

BY MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — New classes at Mohawk Trail Regional School are taking students into the field to explore career paths in forensic science and climate resiliency.In addition to math, English and social studies, middle school students have had the...


Crafts of Colrain Open Studio Tour to feature 20 artists

11-03-2024 9:52 AM

COLRAIN — Celebrate 21 years of arts and crafts this weekend with the Crafts of Colrain Studio Tour. On Nov. 9 and 10,  20 artists will open their studios to all looking for a sneak peak into the creative minds that have made Colrain home.Visitors can...


Greenfield Police respond to alleged armed robbery on Federal Street

11-01-2024 5:44 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD – Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery that took place in the area around the Wendy’s on Federal Street after a man claimed he was robbed of $1,000, according to Officer Marcus Johansson.At approximately 4 p.m. Friday, officer...


Montague Tree Warden Mark Stevens remembered for town service

11-01-2024 4:34 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — In the days before former Montague Tree Warden Mark Stevens died of pancreatic cancer on Oct. 17, he had one last job to complete.On Oct. 3, Stevens, in his pajamas and Crocs, placed “no parking” signs on the side of Avenue A where...


Orange taps firm for asbestos, debris removal at former cereal factory

11-01-2024 3:30 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE – Town officials have set a goal to remove the expansive asbestos and brick pile at 16-36 West River St. before the new year. The debris was left in the wake of an arson at the former cereal factory, which was burned down by three juveniles on...



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