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Gelato shop opens alongside Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls
By BELLA LEVAVI
SHELBURNE FALLS — Seventeen years after Chris King opened the village staple Mocha Maya’s, he is trying his hand at a new business, this time serving tasty treats next to the Bridge of Flowers.King recently opened his business, The Red Dahlia Cafe at...
Real Estate Transactions: Aug. 26, 2022
ASHFIELD Conway Road. $75,000. B: Ethan K. Vandermark and Ashley Niles-Vandermark. S: Noel F. Snyder and Helen A. Snyder.259A Hawley Road. $334,000. B: Ellen Leue. S: Paul R. Sabin.ATHOL 1273 Conant Road. $800,000. B: Jakub Sobon and Andreea M. Sobon....
What you need to know about getting a REAL ID
By CHRIS LARABEE
NORTHFIELD — With a May 3, 2023 deadline to upgrade to a REAL ID, the Registry of Motor Vehicles is hosting info sessions across the state to help residents renew their licenses and ID cards in a more efficient manner.At the Northfield Senior Center...
Minor injuries result from horse pulling accident at 104th Heath Fair
By BELLA LEVAVI
HEATH — The weekend’s 104th Heath Fair had all the traditional activities one would expect: pulling events of all kinds, square dancing and fried dough. But although the three-day fair attracted many visitors to the grounds, it did not go off without...
Baystate Franklin to consolidate Turners Falls medical offices to Greenfield
By MARY BYRNE
Less than three years after Baystate Franklin Medical Center acquired the medical offices on Burnham Street in Turners Falls, Baystate plans to consolidate the practice this fall with its offices on Sanderson Street in Greenfield.The consolidated...
Holy Trinity, Blessed Sacrament parishes unify in Greenfield
By JULIAN MENDOZA
GREENFIELD — For the first time in more than 60 years, the Catholic community in Greenfield is united under a single parish, following a recent unification ceremony.During Sunday’s Mass at Holy Trinity Church, residents packed the pews while the Rev....
Remembering New Salem Academy
By CARLA CHARTER
In 1795, Samuel Adams, governor of Massachusetts at the time, signed the charter that created New Salem Academy, making it the ninth academy in the country, according to Daniel Hammock, a member of New Salem Academy’s Class of 1968 and an academy...
With official contract, Buckland and Shelburne sharing police chief
By CHRIS LARABEE
With a possible regionalized police department on the horizon, Buckland and Shelburne have reaffirmed their commitment to sharing the services of Police Chief Greg Bardwell through a new agreement.Bardwell, who has been Shelburne’s police chief for...
Greenfield Police Logs: July 6 to Aug. 8, 2022
Wednesday, July 6 11:52 a.m. — Accident reported on West Street.1:05 p.m. — Erratic operation reported on High Street.8:56 p.m. — Accident reported on Oakland Street, referred to another agency.Thursday, July 73:43 p.m. — Welfare check conducted on...
Police arrest Greenfield man following explosion on Union Street
By CHRIS LARABEE and JULIAN MENDOZA
GREENFIELD — Police arrested a Greenfield man on Thursday after he allegedly threw an incendiary device out the window of an apartment on Union Street, causing an explosion in the backyard.This device was determined to be “a little camping propane...
Real Estate Transactions: Aug. 12, 2022
ATHOL 110 Cottage St. $234,000. B: Tawnya Vanderhoof and Zane A. Malcolm. S: George E. Burnett. 375 Exchange St. $260,000. B: Maverick Couture and Pauline Couture. S: Todd M. Bushee and Judith E. Bushee. 177 Silver Lake St. $200,000. B: Bryon D....
Developer seeks to demolish former Rugg Manufacturing buildings in Greenfield
By MARY BYRNE
GREENFIELD — A developer eyeing the former Rugg Manufacturing Co. property on Newton Street is seeking permission from the Historical Commission to raze the parcel’s two structures to make way for a storage unit facility. “They are unfortunately in...
Volunteers launching Northfield Clothing Closet, with soft opening Saturday
By RORY SWEETING
NORTHFIELD — Inspired by It Takes a Village in Huntington, volunteers with the Ladies Benevolent Society of Northfield Farms are launching a free children’s clothing closet at the Field Library. A soft opening will be held at the library, located at...
VA employee from Royalston charged with possession of child pornography
By BRIAN STEELE
NORTHAMPTON — An employee of the Edward P. Boland Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Leeds was arrested on Thursday and is being charged with uploading and downloading child pornography via the facility’s free public Wi-Fi.Kevin Divoll, 51, of...
Former Marine from Buckland apologizes for lying about military service
By DOMENIC POLI
BUCKLAND — A former U.S. Marine is apologizing to his fellow veterans and the community at large after it was discovered he has embellished his military service and received medals and money he had not earned.Investigations by the Upper Pioneer Valley...
Aspiring journalist delves into history of Warwick Prison Camp
By CARLA CHARTER
Inspired by an interest in crime and investigative journalism, Liesel Nygard, secretary and volunteer at the Warwick Historical Society, has begun a project researching the Warwick Prison Camp. The Warwick Prison Camp, located at what is now Warwick...
Ninth annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival in Turners Falls bringing together 30 tribes
By JULIAN MENDOZA
TURNERS FALLS — The ninth annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival will feature around twice as many Native American tribes as last year’s gathering, with “at least 30” slated to be represented this weekend, according to event coordinator Diane...
Families impacted by suicide optimistic as French King Bridge barrier project begins
By JULIAN MENDOZA
With the French King Bridge suicide barrier project slated to begin Monday, those who know the need for it firsthand are relieved to see progress.“I’m thrilled, because to me, the bottom line is ... once they start, it has to finish,” said Oxford...
Kate Bush fans celebrate The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever in Greenfield
By BELLA LEVAVI
GREENFIELD — With people around the world being inspired by Kate Bush’s music, a group of fans gathered at Energy Park on Saturday to celebrate her work.July 30, the British singer-songwriter’s birthday, is an international day called The Most...
American Knight Transportation closes office after license denied
By DOMENIC POLI
GREENFIELD — After losing its approval from the Greenfield Board of License Commissioners, American Knight Transportation has moved out of 357 Main St.The city’s Board of License Commissioners declined to renew Richard Haste’s business license at the...
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