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Recorder/Paul Franz Kathy Belanger at the end of her street, Wapping Rd in Deerfield, next to the memorial for her son, Greg Belanger, who was killed in action.

‘You celebrate his memory’

Sunday, May 19, 2013

DEERFIELD — At the bottom of Wapping Road, an American flag flutters above stone arches resting across a newly planted bed of shrubs and trees. A few feet in front, a second flag sways in the cool spring air above the word “freedom” and a picture of a South Deerfield man who gave his life for the country 10 years … 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

Elder services gets boost in Senate budget

Friday, May 17, 2013

TURNERS FALLS — Programs that allow poor elders to receive care in their own households, instead of turning to nursing homes, will see increases in funding next year — a much needed step in the right direction, said officials that help administer elder services. “The last four years have been hard for elder services. This year, we are seeing long overdue emphasis on … 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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Former assistant principal Darius Modestow will become principal of Frontier Regional School, starting July 1. KATHLEEN McKIERNAN

Asst. principal named new Frontier boss

Monday, May 6, 2013

DEERFIELD — The assistant principal at the Frontier Regional School will serve as Martha Barrett’s successor. Starting July 1, Darius Modestow will become principal for the 607 students at the regional school. He will succeed Barrett, the current … 0

Recorder/David Rainville Northfield Dive Rescue Team members help each other out of the water during a swift-water rescue training on the Miller's River in Erving April 21.

Dive team raises money for underwater radios

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Picture yourself swimming under murky water, unable to see your own hand in front of your face. The only way you can find your way through the depths is by relying on a signal rope held in your … 0

Symphony named one of area’s ‘outstanding organizations’

Friday, May 3, 2013

The Pioneer Valley Symphony, the 74-year-old community symphony and orchestra based in Greenfield, will be honored next week as one of the area’s “outstanding organizations.” The symphony will be one of four recipients honored at New England Public Radio’s 5th annual Arts and Humanities Gala on Tuesday night … 0

Meetings for week of May 6

Friday, May 3, 2013

ASHFIELD Annual town meeting/election: Today 10 a.m. in Town Hall. Board of Assessors: Monday 6 p.m. in Town Hall. Conservation Commission: Wednesday 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall. BERNARDSTON Planning Board: Monday 6:30 p.m. in Antonio’s Pizza. Cultural Council: Monday 6:30 p.m. in Town Hall. Agricultural Commission: Tuesday 7:30 … 0

Six area towns make list of ‘best places to live’ in Mass.

Friday, May 3, 2013

Six Franklin County towns have made the Boston Globe’s “Top 25 Places to Live in Massachusetts” list. Shelburne, Leverett, Rowe, Greenfield, Northfield and Gill all made the list, which can be found on Boston.com. The Globe did an online survey of its readers, saying it wanted to match … 0

Neighbors: Dinosaurs at GCC next week

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Hello neighbor. I have spent a good deal of time with dinosaurs over the past six months or so. Grandson Justin is absolutely fascinated and sometimes mesmerized by them. He calls them “Big Das,” because he can’t quite say “dinosaur” yet. I mention this because on Wednesday at … 1

My Turn: He’s been heard plenty

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Recently, The Recorder had another news story involving Al Norman. Is it fair that he gets the headlines and stories while other people have to wait 30 days between letters, and only 300 words, to have their say? I think 26 years of stopping jobs and a place … 0

Deerfield missed deadline  to add selectman vote to ballot

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

DEERFIELD — The town has missed the deadline to piggyback a town election onto the special state election on June 25 to fill resigning Selectman Elizabeth Clarke’s seat. The selectmen had to file notice with the Town Clerk’s Office by April 22, according to state law. Clarke announced … 0

Recorder/Paul Franz Deerfield Town Clerk Mary A. Stokarski and her helpers, Michele Beckta, Carol Moro and Mary Lapinski check in voters on Tuesday at Town Hall for the Town Election and the State Primary.

Deerfield re-elects  all incumbents

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

DEERFIELD — Without a challenger, Mark Gilmore was re-elected to another three-year term as selectman. The annual town election was uneventful as all of the 11 posts up for grabs were uncontested. The incumbents easily secured another term. … 0

Deerfield approves North Main Street rezoning

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

DEERFIELD — In the future, North Main Street residents could see more neighboring homes. The townspeople approved a recommendation by the Planning Board at Monday’s annual town meeting to re-zone sections of North Main Street. The approved proposal rezones the area along North Main Street from Captain Lathrop … 0

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