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SUNDERLAND — With the thud of a potato cannon’s ammo striking a target next to the cornfield, the secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development got a first-hand taste of the types of experiences Franklin County can...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — While all eyes were on the intersection of Routes 47 and 116 throughout Sunderland’s village center visioning process, the recommendations actually look just a little farther down both ends of the road.At the Sunderland Public Library on...

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With the leaves changing and weather cooling down, Historic Deerfield is welcoming folks to two new exhibitions this fall aiming to tell the history of New England, while also exploring the feelings of nostalgia and beauty that shaped some of those...

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SOUTH DEERFIELD — After hearing from more than a dozen speakers Tuesday night, as well as submitted written comments, Frontier Regional School’s policy regarding homeschooler participation in extracurricular activities will remain the same.Following...

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DEERFIELD — Residents are invited to a public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2025 sewer rate on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 4 p.m. at Town Hall.With several repair and maintenance projects on the horizon, the Selectboard/Sewer Commissioners will...

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SOUTH DEERFIELD — The BBA Deli Market’s owner pledged Monday to address the numerous health code violations that led to its closure in late September.In a brief hearing held by the Deerfield Board of Health on Monday, Alex Gjekaj, the Polish deli’s...

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NORTHFIELD — The public hearing on a second proposed BlueWave Solar project on Pine Meadow Road was continued again to Oct. 24, as the company continues to address the Planning Board’s questions.BlueWave representatives appeared before the board for a...

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SUNDERLAND — After four consecutive interviews with finalists for the vacant town administrator position, the Selectboard has settled on Shutesbury Town Administrator Rebecca Torres.In a unanimous vote, the Sunderland Selectboard voted to put forward...

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DEERFIELD — With $3.8 million in Community Preservation Act money approved, the 1888 Building rehabilitation project can move forward.While the big-ticket project was approved with no discussion, it was a housekeeping article regarding the St. James...

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WARWICK — In just a few weeks, a new school bus will be on the roads of Warwick.That bus, though, is not just any yellow school bus — it will be a blue Kia EV9 Wind adorned with the Warwick Community School & District’s logo, perhaps the first fully...

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SUNDERLAND — As Stantec consultants wrap up their report detailing recommendations to improve the town’s village center, with an eye toward safety measures, residents are invited to share feedback on the ideas the company has generated.The public...

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GREENFIELD — The demolition permit application for the former Zion Korean Church was rejected by the city’s building commissioner this week due to the application’s incomplete status.In an Oct. 3 letter sent to Western Mass Demolition Corporation,...

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DEERFIELD — A request to use $3.8 million in Community Preservation Act (CPA) money for the historic rehabilitation of the 1888 Building will come before Special Town Meeting voters on Monday.The meeting will be held at Frontier Regional School at 6...

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CONWAY — As Baker’s Country Store owners Helen and Robert Baker continue to try to address tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage that resulted from a July rainstorm, a chicken barbecue is set for Saturday, Oct. 19, to help raise more money.The...

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SOUTH DEERFIELD — The BBA Deli Market on Thayer Street will remain closed following numerous health code violations, as the store’s owner and the Deerfield Board of Health work to remediate the issues.The longtime Polish deli, located at 39A Thayer...

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SUNDERLAND — With the South County Senior Center’s future home being narrowed down to two locations soon, the center held an open house Wednesday morning to solicit feedback.Deerfield, Sunderland and Whately residents were invited to the South County...

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CONWAY — The spirit of small towns lives on in Conway, as the Festival of the Hills returns this weekend to bring the community together.The festival will be held in the town center on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as Conway’s premier event...

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LEYDEN — With a small Highway Department and one mowing machine, some residents pitched the idea in the September edition of the town newsletter to create the Friends of the Leyden DPW, which would see them mow their frontage to take the load off the...

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SUNDERLAND — As the South County Senior Center and architecture firm edmStudio finalize a feasibility study to identify the center’s future home, residents of the three towns are invited to an open house on Wednesday to share feedback on some of the...

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WHATELY — Amid a recent vacancy, the town is seeking to fill its community development administrator position, which is tasked with fostering economic development.Previous Community Development Administrator Sylvie Jensen left the job on Sept. 18...

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TURNERS FALLS — There are superheroes among us in Franklin County, but don’t expect to see them in a comic book.The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region held the first “Super Chamber Breakfast” on...