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By CHRIS LARABEE
WHATELY — The town’s new highway and buildings superintendent is settling into his new role, as his department prepares for a few major projects in the coming years.
By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN
TURNERS FALLS — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has agreed to take on the cleanup of contaminated soil on First Street that has delayed the development of six affordable homes by Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity.
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — Firefighters formed a line at the Fire Station’s bay doors Wednesday afternoon, applauding as Lt. William Taylor gave his final radio sign-off after 33 years of service and stepped into his retirement.
By DON STEWART
STOCKBRIDGE — The dynamic images of photographic illustrator Walter Wick can be viewed through Oct. 26 in four galleries at Stockbridge’s Norman Rockwell Museum.
By SAM FERLAND
EASTHAMPTON — Mayor Nicole LaChapelle announced Wednesday she will step down next week after Gov. Maura Healey appointed her commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
COLRAIN — The Highway Department is seeking its next superintendent, with the ideal candidate being someone who can effectively balance administrative tasks with fieldwork alongside the crew.
By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN
MILLERS FALLS — Continuing to build on a groundswell of support for Greenfield Fire Capt. John Whitney and his family following a brain cancer diagnosis, Element Brewing Co. is looking to raise money and awareness through a “Thankful Thursday” fundraising event on Thursday, July 10.
By LUKE MACANNUCO
The painted gaze of Littlefox, a Native American woman from Minneapolis, follows viewers who enter The LAVA Center to view the arts venue’s current exhibit, “Portraits in RED: Missing and Murdered Indigenous People” by artist and activist Nayana LaFond.
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — After announcing in March that the city’s new Fire Station used 250% more energy than anticipated, Director of Energy and Sustainability Carole Collins said teams have identified the problem and are working to solve it.
2:26 p.m. — Franklin County Technical School principal reports a male party on a bicycle has shown up twice on campus today. He is talking “jibberish” and is raising concerns among staff. Male party was out for a ride on his new bike. He was advised to stay away from the school.
By DOMENIC POLI
NEW SALEM — The torch has officially been passed at the New Salem and Wendell fire departments, with Matt O’Donnell replacing longtime Chief Joe Cuneo in the dual role on July 1.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
Different people, different perspectives, united in ink.
By CHRIS LARABEE
GREENFIELD — With food insecurity rising across the state and food pantries seeing their highest number of clients since the pandemic, the public is invited to a fundraising event this weekend to support local pantries.
By SCOTT MERZBACH
HATFIELD — Marlo Warner II of Greenfield has been chosen as Hatfield’s next Department of Public Works director, bringing with him more than 28 years of experience in public works, including nine years in leadership roles.
By LUKE MACANNUCO
GREENFIELD — In addition to beloved staples, the Recreation Department is introducing new vendors and musicians at this year’s Independence Day celebration, slated for Saturday, July 5.
GREENFIELD — A 41-year-old Greenfield man died following an e-bike crash near the Leyden Woods Apartments at around 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday.
9:45 a.m. — Report of a parking problem on Osgood Street. Complaint regarding a parking ticket. Involved party did not put money in the meter. Services rendered.
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — As the encampment behind Green River Park faces frequent flooding and ongoing sanitation issues, Unhoused Community Committee members spoke with the police chief Thursday morning to discuss alternative sites in the city where the homeless could gather and camp.
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — First responders from across Franklin County lined Congress Street Wednesday evening to welcome Greenfield Fire Capt. John Whitney home from the hospital following a cancer diagnosis.
By Hannah Bevis
On most days, Andrew Curran, better known as his drag persona Magnolia Masquerade, is a whirlwind of activity, brainstorming ideas for future shows, creating the props that will bring them to life, running the rehearsals with other drag queens who fill out the cast — but he looks almost peaceful in the hours leading up to one of his performances. Starting around 2 p.m., Curran plops himself down in front of a tiny, well-lit mirror in his bedroom to prepare for Magnolia’s performance that evening at Last Ditch in Greenfield. Abba and a mix of show tunes plays quietly as a gentle breeze wafts in through his open window, sunlight streaming in the room.
By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN
DEERFIELD — Montague Police Officer Shawna Williams faces eight charges in Greenfield District Court after she allegedly assaulted her friend in Deerfield.
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