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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. The tornado warning was spurred by severe … 0

Mohawk earns 10-year re-accreditation

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

BUCKLAND — The Mohawk Trail Regional High School has passed muster with its accreditation, which is in good standing for the coming decade. Last fall, a 16-member re-accreditation committee spent four days at Mohawk. They reviewed the self-study documents prepared for them, met with administrators, teachers, other school and system personnel, students and parents. They shadowed students, visited classes, and interviewed teachers to … 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 Committee. The Senate committee’s budget proposal said, “that not less than $250,000 shall be used … 0

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Recorder/Paul Franz Bleeding heart seems to drips off the vine next to the All Souls Church in Greenfield on Thursday. A study in pink
Recorder/Geoff Bluh Marilyn Lorenzo of Greenfield gets a smooch from 3-year-old Romeo while she was training him at the Green River Swimming and Recreation area. Not part of the training
Recorder/Mike Phillips Pete Mallett releases some rainbow trout into an undisclosed location on the Millers River. Pete is president of the Millers River Fishermans Association in New Salem. Stocking up
Recorder/Paul Franz John Graves of the Greenfield Department of Public Works flushes sediment from fire hydrants on Federal Street on Monday. Spray zone
Recorder/Mike Phillips It looks like snow in May during this foam demonstration by firefighters. Fire engine fans
Recorder/Paul Franz Barton Cove Bald Eagle takes off from tree on the island. On eagle’s wings
Joshua Cerone age 2 with mom Elizabeth and Dad Ben check out the aferican wildlife Faraway lands
Recorder/Paul Franz Ethan Monk, Gabriel Osciak, Lilly Savoie and Kailyn Santiago fill garden frames with soil and compost where the second graders and the rest of the Four Corners students hope to raise vegetables. ‘Plant a radish’
Recorder/Paul Franz Michaelene Sexton walks Scruffy and Lilith at the Green River Swimming and Recreation Area on Wednesday. Out for a walk
Recorder/Paul Franz A mute swan floats on Barton Cove Sunday morning. Floatin’ feathers
Recorder/Paul Franz Ken Cook of Adams Donuts in Greenfield is now selling their donuts and other items out of the cafe at the Olver Transit Center in Greenfield. Sherman James of Springfield was one of his first customers on Monday. Rolling in
Recorder/Mike Phillips These two deer were photographed at Quabbin Park. Quabbin denizens
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Film on GMOs in Ashfield on Friday

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

ASHFIELD — On Friday night, there will be a free public showing of the film documentary “Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of our Lives” from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church. It will be followed by a discussion with biologist Ed Stockman of Summit Farm, Plainfield, … 0

Alleged ‘Pillowcase Bandits’ arraigned

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — Two Athol men who allegedly referred to themselves as the “Pillowcase Bandits” pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Northampton Superior Court to 26 counts each in relation to seven burglaries in five towns. A Franklin County grand jury Friday returned identical indictments against Aaron Provencher, 34, of … 0

Heath changes election day to April 30

Sunday, March 3, 2013

HEATH ­­— The town has moved up the date of its annual town election, to coincide with the April 30 state primary for U.S. Senate candidates. This means deadlines for nomination papers are earlier than usual. Wednesday is the last day to obtain nomination papers from Town Clerk … 0

The Kitchen Garden's greenhouse collapsed under snow during the Nor'easter. The greenhouse was scheduled for rebuilding on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, but was postponed due to windy conditions. SARAH CROSBY

Snow, wind brings down greenhouses

Saturday, March 2, 2013

When blizzard Nemo blew into the region earlier in February, dumping a couple of feet of snow on the county, it left a heavy mark on several farms, causing thousands of dollars of damage by bearing down on … 0

Official calls for 9-town talk on schools

Friday, March 1, 2013

SHELBURNE — Fearing that the Mohawk Trail Regional School District may spend down all its stabilization funds in the next four years, Selectman Joseph Judd is considering a nine-town meeting, so that school and town officials can consider … 0

Mohawk board restores French, Peer Leadership

Friday, March 1, 2013

BUCKLAND — Despite rising school costs for most member towns, the Mohawk Trail Regional School District Committee voted Thursday night to add $80,000 to next year’s budget proposal for high school French and Peer Leadership classes. Their deliberations came just before the vote to adopt an $18.2 million … 0

West County notebook items

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Ashfield voter signup deadline Monday ASHFIELD —Monday is the last day to register to vote if you wish to participate in the March 13 special town meeting. The town clerk will hold special voter registration hours on Monday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 8 … 0

Recorder/Paul Franz Elves vs Dwarves

Middle Earth comes to Mohawk

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

The old movie term “cast of thousands” comes to mind while watching the choreographed battle scenes and musical numbers being performed during rehearsals for Mohawk’s annual all-school play “The Hobbit,” which opens Friday, March 8. But this year’s … 0

Will Saviti holds up a bottle of his Katalyst Kombucha juice in his storage box at the CDC in Greenfield STORY 10/7/21 MacDonald

Area food businesses change ownership recipe

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

GREENFIELD — From pickles to granola to beverages, a few local food makers are mixing up the recipe for how to own their growing businesses. In each case, spokesmen for the businesses say there are advantages, in taxes … 0

Mohawk budget sparks talk of consolidation

Sunday, February 24, 2013

BUCKLAND — Mohawk Superintendent Michael Buoniconti brought both good and bad budget news for town officials. The good news was that newly completed “Green Repair” projects for all three Mohawk schools came in at least one-third below the budgeted costs. But the bad news was that, although next … 0

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