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TURNERS FALLS – On every third Wednesday of the month from May till October, The United Arc WOW Bus will be parked in front of the United Arc offices at 294 Avenue A from 1 to 4 p.m.

TURNERS FALLS — Two ash trees located in front of Gary’s Coins and Antiques on Avenue A in Turners Falls were the subject of a brief tree hearing on Thursday, May 15 as contractors with Mountain View Landscaping continue their work for street improvements.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — After the procedure for using the new electronic voting system clicked with Erving voters, all 27 articles on the Annual Town Meeting warrant were approved.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

Six Franklin County businesses have benefited from a series of Biz-M-Power grants awarded by MassDevelopment’s Growth Capital Division, with a total of $779,397 being distributed to 62 small businesses across the state.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — Using a new electronic voting system, residents will gather Wednesday, May 14, to vote on the 27 articles on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, including a $7.21 million town operating budget for fiscal year 2026.

The Franklin County Solid Waste Management District will hold its “Clean Sweep” Bulky Waste Recycling Day on Saturday, May 17, at three collection sites in Erving, Buckland and Whately.

TURNERS FALLS — Beginning Monday, May 12, a portion of the Canalside Rail Trail Bike Path from the 11th Street Bridge to Depot Street will be closed as FirstLight Hydro Generating Co. completes a maintenance project on the power canal’s left dike.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — Flis Market has been serving homemade, wood-fired pizza every Wednesday since January, and customer demand has led owners Jon and Liz Flis to expand the offering to Thursdays and Fridays as well.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — William Bembury will return to the Selectboard after running a successful write-in campaign for a three-year term, securing 65 votes compared to the 45 votes earned by fellow write-in candidate Gerald Sykes III.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — Seats on the Selectboard, Board of Assessors and Board of Health are all contested as residents prepare to cast their ballots in the election on Monday, May 5.

GILL — The public is invited to an opening reception on Friday, May 2, at 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Northfield Mount Hermon School’s Rhodes Arts Center for “Japanese Pop Art & Landscape,” an exhibit highlighting the work of Greenfield artist Kimiko Donohoe that will be on display through May 30.

By GUSTAVO ATENCIO FLORES

ERVING — After successfully expanding the event to Berkshire County for the first time, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Massachusetts will conclude its annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser at French King Bowling Center on Saturday, May 3.

ERVING — A Northfield motorcyclist was killed following a collision with a pickup truck at the intersection of Prospect Street and Route 63 in Erving at around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

MONTAGUE — Selectboard candidates Christopher Boutwell and Edward Voudren will participant in a public forum held by the Montague Public Libraries, in partnership with the Montague Reporter and Montague Community Television, on Sunday, April 27, at 4:30 p.m.

MONTAGUE — The Selectboard has approved using $9,000 from the Community Development Discretionary Account to fund Cultural Council grants in fiscal year 2026.

Being an old lady with multiple health issues has been an obstacle to participating in previous protests to the vengeful policies of this oppressive regime. But, I was getting really upset with myself for not doing so. Watching the TV, the devastating acts of this wannabe dictator on all Americans, including those who support him, and not doing anything became intolerable. So, I looked for local April 5 events online and found one somewhat close by in South Hadley. I grabbed my cane and went.

ERVING — As part of the Historical Women Series presented by performer Sheryl Faye, a program detailing the life of late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be held at the Erving Public Library on Sunday, April 6, starting at 2 p.m.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — Two films shot in Montague will make their Hollywood debuts on Saturday, April 5, bringing the scenery of western Massachusetts to the West Coast.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — While the COVID-19 virus began raising alarm in March 2020, former Erving Public Library Director Barbara Friedman recalls being skeptical of the pandemic shutting down the new library, which had just opened to the public on March 1.

MONTAGUE CENTER — Homemade pancakes and real maple syrup will be served Saturday, March 29, from 8:15 to 10:15 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Montague at 4 North St.