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Conway poet writes ‘for people who love language’
07-19-2024 10:14 AM

By SAM FERLAND

With her second collection of poetry, Conway resident Libby Maxey is documenting various moments of belonging and isolation while reflecting on time spent during the COVID-19 pandemic that may have been forgotten if not turned into poetry.“I think the...


Installation of ‘pond leveler’ helps curb flooding near Leyden beaver pond
07-17-2024 3:13 PM

By SAM FERLAND

LEYDEN — The town expects less flooding and water pooling to occur after the installation of a “pond leveler” device in a beaver pond, located in the wetlands adjacent to West Leyden Road, a solution that ultimately saves the beavers and their dam.The...


Small-town strengths key to Leyden’s emergency management plan
07-16-2024 5:24 PM

By SAM FERLAND

LEYDEN — Under the guidance of Emergency Management Director Jeff Miller, the town is shoring up a new emergency management plan with a goal of making a safer, community-centered system.The new system will divide the town into different...


$10M West Hawley Road Bridge upgrade planned for 2026 in Charlemont
07-16-2024 2:11 PM

By SAM FERLAND

CHARLEMONT — The state Department of Transportation is planning a $10 million upgrade to the West Hawley Road Bridge on Route 8A over the Deerfield River that officials say will improve safety and pedestrian access.Ahead of construction, which is...


Repairs to Shelburne’s Old Greenfield Road planned in August
07-10-2024 1:20 PM

By SAM FERLAND

SHELBURNE — Road resurfacing and culvert replacement work on Old Greenfield Road off of Route 2 is expected to start in August, after construction companies submit their bids to secure a contract for the project.The project, estimated to cost...


Dakin reopening Kitten Intensive Care Unit
07-09-2024 11:00 AM

By ABNER ROJAS

SPRINGFIELD — As Dakin Humane Society reopens its Kitten Intensive Care Unit at 171 Union St. this month, Pioneer Valley residents are ready to continue their mission of nursing critically ill kittens back to health.The volunteer program was put on...


Conway begins planning for tax work-off program for low-income seniors, veterans
07-07-2024 3:01 PM

By SAM FERLAND

CONWAY — Taking pointers from the communities of Greenfield, Amherst and Dalton, Conway is in the early stages of developing a tax work-off program for low-income seniors and veterans.Tax work-off programs place residents in a part-time position in a...


Blais speaks to bills on energy, environment in Ashfield
06-30-2024 8:31 AM

By SAM FERLAND

ASHFIELD — State Rep. Natalie Blais, D-Deerfield, informed 1st Franklin District constituents about recent and future legislation geared toward energy and protecting the environment on Friday.The town hall-style conversation, organized by Blais at...


$987K pumper replacement for Bernardston Fire Department heads to ballot box
06-20-2024 1:06 PM

By SAM FERLAND

BERNARDSTON — The town will hold a special election on Tuesday, June 25, to decide whether the Fire Department can move forward with spending $987,000 to replace its KME pumper. Polls will be open at Town Hall from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Voters gave their...


Mary Lyon Foundation proposes resource center, likely in Shelburne or Buckland
06-19-2024 1:38 PM

By SAM FERLAND

BUCKLAND — The Mary Lyon Foundation plans to build or renovate a resource center in western Franklin County within the next five years to help meet residents’ needs.“We’re looking to build a center that would be an intergenerational center where it...


Shelburne Falls film screening shines light on Indigenous displacement
06-14-2024 4:28 PM

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

SHELBURNE FALLS — “Powerlands,” a documentary film about Indigenous displacement and resistance, will be shown at Memorial Hall on Sunday, June 16, at 4 p.m. as a fundraiser for Indigenous nonprofits Native Land Conservancy and No Loose Braids.Doors...


Bridge of Flowers repair project to proceed with extra $900K grant
06-13-2024 5:22 PM

By VIRGINIA RAY

SHELBURNE FALLS — Following a $900,000 increase to a grant from MassWorks, repair work on the Bridge of Flowers is expected to proceed later this month.The initial grant of $2,298,000 from MassWorks, which is run by the state Executive Office of...


Upon closure, Four Winds School looks to future opportunities
06-12-2024 3:30 PM

By SAM FERLAND

GILL — Four Winds School has officially closed its doors following the end of the 2023-2024 school year and a final liquidation sale last weekend, with a goal of raising money in hopes of reopening somewhere new in the future.“I think a better...


Tour marks 50th anniversary of Hawley Bog’s declaration as National Natural Landmark
06-11-2024 6:58 PM

By SAM FERLAND

HAWLEY — It’s been 50 years since the Hawley Bog was declared a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service, one of only 11 in Massachusetts, and visitors got to see why on Tuesday with a celebratory guided tour.The celebration, led by The...


‘We can do better’: Volunteers raise awareness of gun violence with Greenfield event
06-11-2024 10:03 AM

By SAM FERLAND

GREENFIELD — Volunteers with gun violence prevention groups heard praising beeps and hollers from passing drivers as they hung up orange hearts in trees and on fences on the Greenfield Common in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day last...


Wendell voters OK change to Municipal Light Board membership
06-10-2024 2:36 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

WENDELL — Although the vote wasn’t unanimous Saturday, the majority of Annual Town Meeting attendees supported a switch from appointed to elected membership for Wendell’s Municipal Light Board, which is tasked with overseeing the town’s fiber-optic...


Bernardston Senior Center recognized for successful digital marketing
06-10-2024 10:36 AM

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

BERNARDSTON — The Bernardston Senior Center has been named an Honorable Mention in the National Institute of Senior Centers’ Programs of Excellence Awards for a diverse marketing campaign that led to significantly increased membership.According to...


Historic quotes inspire 41 Pioneer grads
06-07-2024 8:42 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

NORTHFIELD — Speakers motivated the 41 Pioneer Valley Regional School graduates Friday night by using Winston Churchill and Benjamin Franklin quotes. Principal Matthew Sullivan kicked off the celebration by telling the graduates, who were dressed in...


‘That’s a Cool Job’ Day highlights career options for Rowe students
06-07-2024 2:45 PM

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

ROWE — Community members gathered Wednesday in Rowe Elementary School’s gymnasium to talk with students about their careers, running the gamut from nature conservation to cartooning, as part of the annual “That’s a Cool Job” Day.Molly Cantor, a local...


Hawley officials seek input on redesign of hazardous road
06-07-2024 9:16 AM

By SAM FERLAND

HAWLEY — A meeting with the Selectboard and representatives of the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) recently addressed residents’ concerns and welcomed ideas to effectively redesign a curvy, hazardous section of Route 8A known as the...

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