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MONTAGUE — The Gill-Montague Regional School District has a few positions that will see new leadership beginning in the fall.Turners Falls High School and Great Falls Middle School Principal Christopher Barnes is leaving the district after a...

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MONTAGUE — As part of a national effort to assess the accuracy of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) map of broadband access, local residents are being encouraged to provide insight through a survey between June 20 and July 20. According...

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SUNDERLAND — Following wetlands violations and erosion that stemmed from tree clearing on 3 acres of land, Falls Farm owner Dr. James Arcoleo is continuing to discuss a restoration and mitigation plan with the Conservation Commission.Tuesday’s meeting...

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GILL — A new community composting plan was approved by the Selectboard on Monday night, beginning the process of getting a weekly compost collection program off the ground for Gill residents as a prior food waste pickup system is phased out.A...

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MONTAGUE — Pending contract negotiations, Greenfield’s deputy director of public works will be moving into the top post in Montague.On Monday, the Selectboard voted unanimously to offer the Department of Public Works superintendent position to South...

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MONTAGUE CENTER — The annual bonfire to celebrate Independence Day will return on Wednesday, July 3, at the Montague Center Ballfield starting at 6:30 p.m., carrying on a longstanding tradition.Ann Fisk, an EMT with the Montague Center Fire Department...

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MONTAGUE — The town has received an additional $5 million from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation for its planned demolition and site restoration of the former Strathmore mill complex at 20 Canal St.The additional money comes after...

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TURNERS FALLS — With the placement of signs in their windows, 23 businesses and organizations lining Avenue A and several side streets are voicing their interpretations of what peace means to them.The effort, part of the “Turners Falls for Peace...

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TURNERS FALLS — After 12 years of ownership, Charles Garbiel and his family have decided to put the Shady Glen Diner up for sale.“My wife and I have been talking for about six months about it,” Garbiel explained. “I’ve just spent 12 years, seven days...

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ERVING — With Freedom Street Brewery, owner and head brewer Errin Woessner has successfully fit a full brewing operation, including canning and labeling, into a 400-square-foot rental space in a River Street warehouse. “Being small, to me, is better,”...

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MONTAGUE — Representatives from Flower Power Growers Inc. were at the Selectboard meeting Monday night to address community concerns around ongoing odors coming from its 180 Industrial Park location, which people say are affecting the area around the...

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SHELBURNE FALLS — The iconic Shelburne Falls Bridge of Flowers was cleared of several plants this past weekend ahead of the $3 million restoration and repair project which began Sunday and will run through the end of this year.Bridge of Flowers...

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MONTAGUE — As Americans get older across the country, an organization in Montague is seeking to help the aging population remain independent and connected to the community.A group of volunteers has created a chapter of the national organization...

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The 38th annual Green River Festival persevered through two days of severe weather this weekend as rain and thunderstorms brought delays and schedule changes for performers and festival-goers.Friday’s programming began when the gates to the Franklin...

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TURNERS FALLS — With the June 13 opening of Dreamhouse, a brunch restaurant and bar, owner Jill Fishman of Colrain is living her dream.“It’s always been on the back burner,” Fishman said. “It wasn’t until right around the beginning of the year that I...

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TURNERS FALLS — Progress toward the opening of Franklin County Technical School’s aviation program this fall has taken another step forward, with Michael McIntyre, a pilot who serves on the School Committee, being hired as an instructor.McIntyre has...

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MONTAGUE — When Massachusetts State Trooper Hunter Ratelle smelled smoke from his home in Millers Falls on Nov. 8, 2022, he ran outside to find a neighboring two-family home ablaze. Joined by retired Montague Police Sgt. Lee Laster who lived next...

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MONTAGUE — As Casella Waste Systems takes over trash and recycling collection in Montague come July 1, residents are advised that a change in pick-up time will likely be the main difference.Casella representatives met with town officials last week,...

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TURNERS FALLS — The Brick House Community Resource Center will hold the inaugural Franklin County Teen Performing Arts Showcase at the Shea Theater Arts Center on Friday, June 14, at 7 p.m. The show will feature a variety of solo and small-group...

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TURNERS FALLS — The trio behind Waterway Arts has transformed the former Buckingham Rabbits thrift store on Avenue A into a space where artists of all ages and abilities can showcase their work.To start, the art studio and store is showcasing the work...