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By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — Residents will consider 31 articles during the Wednesday, May 7 Annual Town Meeting that will mark a “number of firsts” for Montague, according to Town Administrator Walter Ramsey.

By H. PATRICIA HYNES

No one wrote more powerfully about humans’ poisoning the Earth and its consequences than biologist Rachel Carson — with a focus on one contaminant, the pesticide DDT. She traced its toxicity through the food chain of nature and the loss of beneficial insects and birds, and then warned of the ultimate destruction of the natural world. Other environmental writers of the time were perplexed by the tidal wave of impact “Silent Spring” had compared to their books: it was both the accuracy of her science and the powerful beauty of her science writing. The award-winning “Silent Spring” was translated into all the languages of the industrial world, influenced key environmental legislation and spurred the creation of the US EPA. It was a gift that kept on giving. That was 1962.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — Turtle crossing season is in full swing, and new signs along Montague City Road are urging drivers to take it slow and steady, so the turtles can win their race.

By CHRIS LARABEE

Across the United States, beekeepers are facing their greatest crisis in decades, with more than 1 million colonies reported lost in the last 10 months.

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 ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

LAKE PLEASANT — Following a six-month hiatus, The National Spiritual Alliance is coming out of hibernation.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — After hearing estimates in February that could potentially exceed the town’s $10 million budget, the Selectboard signed a $17,250 contract with Tighe & Bond on Monday to create an alternative demolition design for the former Strathmore mill complex at 20 Canal St.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — The two candidates for Selectboard, incumbent Christopher Boutwell and former selectman Edward Voudren, introduced themselves to voters and spoke to their vision for Montague during a forum ahead of the May 20 town election.

3:56 p.m. — Reporting party from Station Street states that a dual-wheeled truck keeps running over the corner of his property and damaging the lawn. Reporting party has no description, but states it has happened multiple times in the last month.

By DOMENIC POLI and CHRIS LARABEE

SPRINGFIELD — A Turners Falls man has pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of child sexual abuse material and is scheduled to be sentenced on July 30.

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.

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who had a better showing at Monday’s 129th Boston Marathon than Michael Keebler.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — Last June, the Shady Glen Diner at 7 Avenue A was put up for sale. Nine months later, a buyer still has not been found, but owner Charles Garbiel has extended the diner’s hours and expects to play the long game.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — In recognition of Arbor Day, the city’s Tree Committee and the Department of Public Works will plant a honeylocust tree near Kostanski Funeral Home, a business that has been a key supporter of the Tree Committee for roughly 20 years.

If you’ve ever thought about buying an electric bike, now could be the time. The Massachusetts E-Bike Voucher Program is now in effect. The program assists low-and moderate-income Massachusetts residents by providing a voucher that dramatically reduces the cost of an e-bike. The program will award approximately 500 vouchers each month from April to September. Residents can apply during a two-week period each month.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — Residents used a hands-on game to visualize what they’d like to see at the site of the former Farren Care Center.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — Montague Police Lt. Christopher Bonnett was suspended last month after a private investigation found he violated four Police Department policies while conducting an internal affairs investigation involving another officer in August 2024, according to an 84-page report obtained by the Greenfield Recorder.

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

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — Roughly 15 residents and business owners came to Monday’s Selectboard meeting to express concerns about the Avenue A streetscape in the event that the existing ash trees are removed and to ask if there might be a middle ground to removing all 14 of them.