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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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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

Recorder/Paul Franz This building, located at 122 Main St. in Charlemont Center will be the subject of a condemnation hearing tonight.

Charlemont condemnation hearing continued

Thursday, April 11, 2013

CHARLEMONT — The Board of Health has decided to hold off on any decision to condemn the apartment complex at 122 Main St. until it can thoroughly inspect the building. It has continued its hearing on the matter … 0

Tractor-trailer rollover closes section of Route 2

Thursday, April 11, 2013

CHARLEMONT — A section of Route 2, between Charlemont and Florida was closed for seven hours Wednesday, after a tractor-trailer rollover near the hairpin turn, which is also know as “Deadman’s Curve.” According to State Police, the one-vehicle accident occurred at 3:40 p.m., leaving the driver, Clement Leslie, … 0

Recorder/Paul Franz This building, located at 122 Main St. in Charlemont Center will be the subject of a condemnation hearing tonight.

Charlemont to hold hearing on condemnation of building tonight

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

CHARLEMONT — A condemnation hearing is scheduled tonight for a rundown Main Street apartment building, which has already come before the Board of Health in two earlier hearings. The property is located at 122 Main St., and the … 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

Recorder/Paul Franz Kindergarten through second-grade Rowe Elementary School students listen to a story at the Hawlemont School in Charlemont on Wednesday.

Rowe, Hawlemont sign extension

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

CHARLEMONT — The Rowe and Hawlemont Regional School districts could keep sharing the Hawlemont school building for up to two more years, now that both school committees have OK’d a lease for Rowe that runs through June 2015. … 0

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