Monday, April 15, 2013
Energy panel offers two ‘green’ documentaries SHELBURNE FALLS — The Buckland Energy Committee is screening two documentaries on “Green Living.” Today “The Growing Edge” will be shown, free of charge at the Arms Library. The film describes inspiring projects and success stories of regenerative design, as people learn …
Monday, April 15, 2013
Hello neighbor. One of our neighbors in Montague celebrated a huge milestone this past weekend. Stachia Plaza turned 100 on Saturday. From what I hear, her family threw her quite the birthday bash at St. Kaz’s in Turners Falls with more than 100 people attending. Stachia was born …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Recently, ice skaters at the Collins-Moylan skating rink presented their annual program showcasing the talents and work of 53 skater ranging in age from 3 to 65. The show was a great success. I want to thank FMC and in particular Director of Skating Suzanne McCaughtry for putting …
Friday, April 12, 2013
Around the county, people looked out of their windows Friday, and uttered an all-too-familiar four-letter word. Snow. Friday’s wintry weather came as a shock to many, and kept emergency workers busy as cars slid off the road, one …
Friday, April 12, 2013
GREENFIELD — Franklin County Register of Probate John Merrigan has endorsed Congressman Stephen F. Lynch in the U.S. Senate race to replace John Kerry. “I had the pleasure to serve with Congressman Lynch in the Legislature,” said Merrigan. “He is a dedicated public servant who puts his heart …
Friday, April 12, 2013
Following a recent meeting with Massachusetts Broadband Institute and area legislators, the 42-town WiredWest cooperative is pledging its support for a proposed $40 million state bond to develop a fiber-to-the-home network for roughly 45 towns that are unserved by cable. “WiredWest remains committed to universally available and fairly …
Friday, April 12, 2013
The evening began with Nan Parati, the owner of Elmer’s Store in Ashfield, saying “The Neville family is absolute royalty.” Parati should know. The longtime art director of the New Orleans Jazz Festival, she lived in New Orleans …
Monday, April 8, 2013
Hawley voters face Wednesday deadline HAWLEY — If you want to vote in this year’s annual town election and state primary, Wednesday is the last day to register to vote. Pamela Shrimpton, the new town clerk, will hold special office hours at the town office that day, from …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
NEW SALEM — Area fire departments responded to numerous brush fires over the weekend as dry conditions and gusty winds fanned flames, the most extensive burn on the border between New Salem and Orange. Angus “Terry” Dun, spokesman …
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
HAWLEY — Tonight’s special selectmen’s meeting has been canceled, and the board will take up the agenda items at its regular meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Town Office. …