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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 the crowd. “I can’t get much more specific than that. But you probably already know what movie it is, and who the … 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

West County Notebook

Friday, May 17, 2013

Author to speak at Boswell’s Sunday at 4 SHELBURNE FALLS — Nationally acclaimed novelist Matthew Dicks will be speaking about and reading from his three novels at Boswell’s Books at 10 Bridge St. in Shelburne Falls at 4 p.m. on Sunday. “Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend” was recently released in paperback and will be available for purchase and signing along with his other … 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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Recorder/Paul Franz April snow coats the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls.

Give me a (spring) break!

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 … 0

Franklin County Register of Probate Merrigan endorses Lynch for Senate

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 … 0

WiredWest looks for role  in state broadband plans

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 … 0

Red Gate Farm starting camping program

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

BUCKLAND — For the last 10 years, the 60-acre nonprofit Red Gate Farm has been raising sheep, goats, bees and chickens, growing vegetables and making maple syrup. But in the eyes of owner Ben Murray, the real “crop” … 0

West County Notebook

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 … 0

Recorder Staff Chris Curtis Greenfield firefighters finish off a small brush fire off Wisdom Way Sunday afternoon , one of multiple brush fires area departments responded to over the weekend.

Brush fire season under way: Firefighters busy in Orange, New Salem, Greenfield, Turners, Northfield

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 … 0

Next Hawley selectmen’s meeting Tuesday

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. … 0

Iron Man coming to the Iron Bridge?

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

SHELBURNE FALLS — Filmmakers for “The Judge,” which will star Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall and Vincent D’Onofrio, are looking at Shelburne Falls, and could be filming movie scenes here this summer. It is reportedly one of two locations in the state being considered for filming. The Warner … 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

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