Bernardston

Recorder/Paul Franz Greenfield's Michael Aldrich will portray Civil War Brigadier General Augustus James Pleasonton at Whitney Hill Antiques and Consignment's Saturday flea market.

Civil War re-enactor to visit Bernardston antiques shop

Friday, May 24, 2013

BERNARDSTON — Civil War General Augustus James Pleasonton will visit a local antiques shop Saturday, where he will regale visitors with tales of the war between brothers. From 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Michael Aldrich, of Greenfield, will don his Pennsylvania Militia uniform, and step into the shoes of Brigadier General Pleasonton at Whitney Hill Antiques and Consignment, 146 South St. “I’ll be here to talk to people about the Civil War, and answer their questions,” he said. “I’m a historian as well as a re-enactor.” Aldrich will also have Civil War memorabilia to display, and reproduction Civil War parade ribbons for sale. The shop … 0

Recorder file photo A bear goes after a sweet treat by way of a hummingbird feeder in a local back yard.

Bears showing up everywhere

Thursday, May 23, 2013

The Brothers Grimm collected many fine fairy tales illustrating the dangers of antagonizing woodland creatures by, for instance, stealing their porridge. They neglected to mention, however, the dangers of enticing them with birdseed, garbage or undersized pets. The American black bear is native to the area and its local population has been showing … 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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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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Deerfield voters back keeping Baystate services in Greenfield

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

DEERFIELD — Voters here have overwhelmingly supported a resolution calling on Baystate Health System to keep services and resources at the Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. At its Monday annual town meeting, Deerfield was the first of 10 Franklin County towns to vote on the resolution. It … 0

Recorder/David Rainville Patricia Shearer, of Northfield, was taken by surprise when she was honored by her colleagues for 35 years of service on the School Committee Thursday .

In service of education, community

Sunday, April 28, 2013

NORTHFIELD — For many, spending 35 years working in the same position would be considered a career. Patricia Shearer of Northfield just considers it doing her part. She joined the School Committee of the Pioneer Valley Regional School … 0

GCC taps Bilodeau as Distinguished Alum

Sunday, April 28, 2013

When former Deerfield police officer Christopher Bilodeau, 39, got the call that he had been selected by the GCC Distinguished Alumni Committee to receive the 2013 award, his first words were “I am honored to have been chosen.” … 0

No races in Bernardston election Tuesday

Friday, April 26, 2013

BERNARDSTON — There are no contested races in Tuesday’s annual town election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in town hall. Seeking re-election to three-year positions are: Robert Raymond of 178 Turners Falls Road for selectman; David Powers of 139 Merrifield Road for Board … 0

Charity Lot Forest hike today

Friday, April 26, 2013

BERNARDSTON — A local man is crafting a plan for a town-owned forest, and he needs your help. John Lepore, owner of Future Lands Design, was hired by the town this year to create a recreation and conservation plan for the Charity Lot Forest, which was donated to … 0

Dunkin’ Donuts plans for Bernardston withdrawn

Friday, April 26, 2013

BERNARDSTON — Plans to add a Dunkin’ Donuts to a Church Street gas station were withdrawn amid confusion over the town’s zoning laws. The A.R. Sandri Co., owner of the Church Street Sunoco station, withdrew its application at a Thursday Zoning Board of Appeals hearing before much was … 1

Neighbors: Plenty to do as warmer weather arrives

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Hello neighbor. I’m not going to take up a lot of your time today, because I have a lot of events to tell you about. Many of us got to see the Full Pink Moon Thursday night. I’m writing this before it happens, but I’m sure it’s going … 0

YMCA Healthy Kids Day Saturday

Thursday, April 25, 2013

On Saturday, the YMCA in Greenfield will celebrate YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day with a free community event that encourages children ages 6 to 12 in Franklin County to get moving and learning. The Y’s national initiative to improve families’ health and well-being, takes place at 1,900 Ys and … 0

Recorder/Paul Franz Tom White stands in his Northfield studio with a finished teapot and several works-in-progress. He’ll host several potters at his Northfield studio and gallery at 205 Winchester Road.

Hit the pottery trail

Thursday, April 25, 2013

The Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail is back for its ninth year this weekend, and features nearly twice as many potters as before. With nine stops in Shelburne Falls, Greenfield, Northfield, Northampton, Florence, Hadley and Pelham, the annual event … 0

Prescription  Take Back Day sites  open on Saturday

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

If you have old, leftover, expired or unneeded medications around the house, don’t flush them or throw them in the garbage. Take them to a National Prescription Take Back Day drop-off point instead. The program is a collaboration between the Franklin and Hampshire County sheriffs departments, the Franklin … 0

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