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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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