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By DON STEWART

You can view more than 80 objets d’art, ranging from monumental paintings, woodcuts, and fine embroidery to stained glass, all direct from England, at Williamstown’s Clark Art Institute through Sept. 14.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The David Wells bell, a 250-pound silver bell that was constructed at Paul Revere’s foundry and given to Greenfield resident David Wells in 1799, is in need of a new home — and no one seems to have the space for it.

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — The newest member of the Sunderland Fire Department located and rescued a lost hiker on Mount Toby over the weekend.

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 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 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.