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South County Senior Center, transit groups to offer grant-funded van service
07-06-2023 5:48 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — Seniors in southern Franklin County will soon have a new option to travel across county lines for medical appointments, shopping and recreation.Thanks to a $16,612 Service Incentive Grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging and...


Board deems dog dangerous in Whately
06-30-2023 7:34 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — After hearing more than an hour of testimony from numerous residents, the Selectboard deemed a dog dangerous and ordered it be confined to its owner’s property.With reports from several people around town, Police Chief James Sevigne Jr. and...


Former Leyden Selectboard member regains seat in uncontested race
06-27-2023 2:21 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

LEYDEN — Former Selectboard member Erica Jensen is back on the board for a three-year term after voters elected her in an uncontested race on Monday.Jensen, 60, is returning to the Selectboard one year after her one-year term ended. While all races...


Bill Glabach brings Leyden town government career to a close
06-24-2023 12:15 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

LEYDEN — For the first time in decades, there will not be a Glabach serving Leyden residents.After Monday’s annual town election, Bill Glabach, 80, will retire from the Selectboard after 24 years in the role and more than 30 total serving in town...


Lawyer seeks settlement in sexual abuse case involving former Deerfield Academy teacher
06-14-2023 6:16 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

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...


‘Do what you love’: 71 Greenfield High School graduates told to find their passion
06-04-2023 6:57 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

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,...


Franklin County Fairgrounds, Historic Deerfield get $10K to repair historic buildings
05-29-2023 10:59 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

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...


‘Working toward gun sense’: Annual vigil to bring attention to problem of gun violence
05-24-2023 7:46 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

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...


‘Upscale’ apartments coming to Blue School in Whately 
05-23-2023 4:24 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

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...


‘Reducing the stigma’: Mental health and wellness fair marks 21st year in Greenfield
05-17-2023 2:33 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

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...


Frontier Regional school play a classic ‘whodunit’ 
05-17-2023 12:45 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

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...


Study shows brown trout’s wild side in Deerfield River 
05-15-2023 2:10 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

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...


Plants and books for sale at Sunderland Library fundraiser
05-14-2023 1:00 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

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,...


Public forum set for Tilton Library expansion
05-13-2023 10:16 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

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,...


The stories gravestones tell: Talk will explore history of the underrepresented in Conway’s old cemeteries
05-12-2023 4:30 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

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...


Deerfield town park project dies in court 
05-12-2023 12:24 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

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...


Public Safety Complex addition heading to Conway Town Meeting
05-12-2023 9:59 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

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...


Greenfield residents support industry-housing balance in newest zoning plan
05-10-2023 6:07 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

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...


Planning Board approves SunnyDayz ‘cannabis campus’ in South Deerfield
05-10-2023 2:31 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

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...


Greenfield’s John W. Olver Transit Center wins national sustainability award
05-09-2023 4:49 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

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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