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By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ASHFIELD — As part of its goal to cut use of fossil fuels in municipal facilities by 95.6% by 2050, town officials recently spent the day perusing sites that could help power Ashfield’s future with clean energy while reducing energy costs.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

Three Franklin County farms have been awarded $101,875 in land stewardship grants from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) to aid in maintenance efforts that will ensure the land remains farmable for future generations.

SHELBURNE — The Town Clerk’s Office will offer additional voter registration hours on Thursday, April 10, from 10:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. for those who are not currently registered to vote in Shelburne but would like to attend the April 22 Special Town Meeting.

My father was a bomber pilot in World War II, having flown a B-26 Marauder. Between June of 1944 and May of 1945 he flew over 100 missions, over 60 of which were combat missions. On a mission in January of 1945 he sustained numerous hits from antiaircraft fire over a target. He nevertheless managed to maintain his aircraft and completed his mission successfully. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross as a result.

The Trump administration’s attack on federal agencies to “end wasteful spending” is transparent. Think about it … nearly every business with more than a handful of employees deals with some amount of wasteful spending. Federal agencies are no different. But if there’s a horse overeating in the barn, you don’t burn down the barn. It’s short-sighted and financially foolish. Gutting democratic institutions weakens democracy, making it easier to consolidate power in very few hands.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

Who was Frances Perkins? A one-woman play looking at the life of the first woman Secretary of Labor is set to take the Ashfield Congregational Church stage in April. 

SHELBURNE FALLS — Floodwater Brewing Co. at 40 State St. will host a Ren Faire Night on Saturday, March 29.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD and CHRIS LARABEE

Four Franklin County towns have received Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Planning 2.0 (MVP 2.0) grants totaling $350,000 for climate change planning projects.

By BILL FEINSTEIN

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ASHFIELD — The Selectboard has signed a letter of intent with Solect Energy to build two solar arrays.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ASHFIELD — The Selectboard voted Monday to opt out of mail-in voting for the May 3 town election, but the town will continue to offer absentee ballots and early in-person voting.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ASHFIELD — Wicked Good Café is bringing new life to the historic Elmer’s Store, with help from both new and familiar faces.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

Have you ever thought about walking the Camino de Santiago, but don’t know where to start or if the famous pilgrimage is even the right adventure for you? Ashfield resident Helene Leue will be sharing stories from her own journeys walking the Camino and giving tips for planning your own during a presentation at the Belding Memorial Library on Wednesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. 

By DOMENIC POLI

ASHFIELD — The town’s Board of Health unanimously adopted regulations restricting tobacco and vape product sales following a concise public hearing this week.

HEATH — Residents can prepare for St. Patrick’s Day with “A Celtic Celebration” at the Heath Free Public Library, located at 18 Jacobs Road, on Saturday, March 1, at 3 p.m.

By AALIANNA MARIETTA

ASHFIELD — A record high of 60 kids took to the ice Sunday morning for the annual Ashfield Lake Youth Ice Fishing Derby, according to Ashfield Rod & Gun Club President Jack Shea.

HEATH — Nomination papers for the May town election are now available by contacting Town Clerk Mary Sumner at 413-337-4934, ext. 006 or townclerk@townofheath.org. Papers with 20 signatures from registered voters must be returned to Sumner’s office by March 29 for the name to appear on the ballot.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ASHFIELD — Tighe & Bond engineers are proposing the town take on a year-long study of the effectiveness of different methods to control the buildup of vegetation and invasive species on the Ashfield Lake Dam.

By JODY HALL, CAROL LEBOLD, MARY LINK, ALEXADRA OSTERMAN, TIERTZ-LEAH SCHWARTZ and VICTORIA WORTH

By LIESEL NYGARD

Two Franklin County towns are each receiving a $15,000 grant as part of a program that trains town officials on how to engage in public art projects most effectively.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ASHFIELD — The Planning Board has much to consider after hearing resident concerns regarding the timing of proposed amendments to the town’s large-scale industrial and commercial facilities bylaw on Wednesday.