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Money for machines

Friday, May 17, 2013

TURNERS FALLS — Manufacturers’ effort to secure $500,000 for new metal-working machines at Franklin County Technical School — to help train 21st century metal workers for local industries desperate for such workers — won another victory Wednesday: a $250,000 proposed allocation from the state’s Senate Ways and Means Committee. The Senate committee’s budget proposal said, “that not less than $250,000 shall be used for a pilot program in Franklin County … 0

Regional ambulance plan gets draft budget

Friday, May 17, 2013

DEERFIELD — After an 11-month wait, selectmen in Deerfield, Whately and Sunderland have a draft budget and agreement for a future South County ambulance service. This week, Sunderland Town Administrator Margaret Nartowicz and Fire Chief Robert Ahearn released the proposal to the Sunderland selectmen. Deerfield is next in line with Town Administrator Bernie Kubiak expected to deliver the draft plan to the selectmen … 0

Natural Roots farm apprentice Rachel Hestrin mows at the Conway farm. contributed photo

Pulling their weight

Friday, May 17, 2013

CONWAY — Pat was feeling his oats as he easily slid a log from one small pile at the edge of a field and toward another that was more out of the way. Or more likely, the 1,700-pound Belgian workhorse was feeling the call of the weeds near the second pile, which he … 0

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