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New life for Schell Bridge?

Thursday, May 23, 2013

NORTHFIELD — The Schell Memorial Bridge could be replaced with a new bike and pedestrian bridge, at no cost to the town, if the project gets the green light from the Selectboard and state. From 1904 to 1985, the bridge connected East and West Northfield, giving motorists a second way to cross the Connecticut River. In 1987, the town voted … 0

Recorder/Paul Franz Fire damaged home on Laurel Mountain Rd in Whately.

Lightning strikes Whately home

Thursday, May 23, 2013

WHATELY — A lightning bolt struck a Whately home during Wednesday morning’s turbulent thunderstorm, scorching the roof and leaving its three residents without a home. According to Whately Fire Chief John Hannum, at about 3:22 a.m. Wednesday, lightning sparked the wooden roof of the log cabin home at 17 Laurel Mountain Road. The … 0

Tornado warning had western Mass. wary Wednesday

Thursday, May 23, 2013

People were forced underground as a tornado warning was issued for areas along and to the south of the Route 2 corridor Wednesday evening. Shortly after 5 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for central Franklin County. It wound up all for naught, but better safe than sorry, as they say. The tornado warning was cancelled at about 6:15 p.m. … 0

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Transportation head to address chamber Friday

Monday, May 20, 2013

State Transportation Secretary Richard A. Davey will be the speaker at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting Friday at Terrazza Ristorante, the pavilion at the Country Club of Greenfield. Because of ongoing discussion about road and bridge repair, Friday’s 7:30 a.m. event will be an opportunity … 0

Recorder/Mike Phillips People wanting to be movie extras for the upcoming filming of "The Judge" in Shelburne Falls wait their turn outside Buckland Town Hall on Saturday.

Extras, extras: Read all about them

Sunday, May 19, 2013

SHELBURNE FALLS — Hundreds flocked to the Buckland Town Hall Saturday, each seeking their 15 minutes of fame. “We’re looking for extras for a movie being made by Warner Brothers,” Aaron Kahl, casting director for Boston Casting, told … 0

Conway voters nix clerical help

Sunday, May 19, 2013

CONWAY — For months, the Selectboard has been poised to revamp the administrative office with a full-time town administrator boosted by a part-time clerical aide. In March, the Selectboard hired Amanda Majewski-Winn as town administrator. And this week, it put a $9,360 request for a part-time 12-hours-per-week aide … 0

Recorder/Paul Franz Lane Construction of Northfield donated time and equipment to re-construct a play structure at the Kiwanis Park on School St in Northfield. Putting the puzzle back together are Chris Porrorecchio, Eric Nelson and Marcus Curran.

Northfield Kiwanis competes against 141 other clubs for playground equipment

Sunday, May 19, 2013

NORTHFIELD — The local Kiwanis Club is competing against chapters worldwide for $25,000 in playground equipment. Last year, the club was able to buy playground equipment from the now-closed Holy Trinity School in Greenfield for a deep discount, … 0

Info meeting for Rowe solar plan today at 6:30

Sunday, May 19, 2013

ROWE — The first of two information meetings about a 36-acre solar farm proposal takes place today at 6:30 p.m., at the Rowe Camp and Conference Center. By month’s end, Seaboard Solar LLC will be submitting a special permit application to the Rowe Planning Board for what could … 0

Leyden puts off budget, other votes

Sunday, May 19, 2013

LEYDEN — Voters tabled votes on the town’s budget and several capital expenditures at Saturday’s annual town meeting. With member towns’ shares of the Pioneer Valley Regional School District budget still subject to change, Leyden decided to hold off on several money articles until more concrete numbers come … 0

Spatcher takes Leyden Planning Board seat by three votes

Sunday, May 19, 2013

LEYDEN — Clifford Spatcher will be the newest member of the town’s Planning Board, after Saturday’s annual town election. Spatcher ran against incumbent Warren Facey Jr., and won 42-39. Leyden saw a 15 percent turnout at the polls, with 82 of 535 registered voters casting ballots. John Rogers … 0

Gleason replaces McLatchy as selectman

Sunday, May 19, 2013

ROWE — Rowe Library Director Susan Gleason will replace Selectman Paul McLatchy III after besting him 117-66 in Saturday’s annual town election. Rowe saw a 67 percent turnout in the election, with 189 of 283 voters casting ballots. The selectmen’s race was the only contest on the ballot. … 0

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 … 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 … 0

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