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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

Leyden puts off budget, other votes

Sunday, May 19, 2013

LEYDEN — Voters tabled votes on the town’s budget and several capital expenditures at Saturday’s annual town meeting. With member towns’ shares of the Pioneer Valley Regional School District budget still subject to change, Leyden decided to hold off on several money articles until more concrete numbers come out. Leyden’s share of the PVRSD budget will be the least of the four member … 0

Spatcher takes Leyden Planning Board seat by three votes

Sunday, May 19, 2013

LEYDEN — Clifford Spatcher will be the newest member of the town’s Planning Board, after Saturday’s annual town election. Spatcher ran against incumbent Warren Facey Jr., and won 42-39. Leyden saw a 15 percent turnout at the polls, with 82 of 535 registered voters casting ballots. John Rogers was elected to a three-year term on the Board of Assessors. He will replace Bruce … 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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Preservation grants available for Civil War monuments, sites

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Applications are being accepted for a Civil War Preservation Grant program, offered by the Massachusetts Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission in honor of the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War. Funded by the Legislature, the program is designed to preserve objects and sites in the state that are … 0

Leyden man's investment firm rated among ‘best for world’

Thursday, April 18, 2013

LEYDEN — When Anders Ferguson and four colleagues started up a socially responsible investment consulting firm in 2007, there was barely a way to be sure that the investments they steered you toward were actually doing good for the planet. Today, the company has been ranked as among … 0

Area psychologists offer free trauma counseling

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

The bombing of the Boston Marathon, and the grisly images broadcast in its aftermath, could have lasting effects for some of those who were there or witnessed it second-hand. “(Traumatized) people may have an overwhelming sense that danger could lurk anywhere,” explained Dr. Amy Kahn, a Northampton psychologist … 0

Neighbors: Montague woman celebrates 100th birthday

Monday, April 15, 2013

Hello neighbor. One of our neighbors in Montague celebrated a huge milestone this past weekend. Stachia Plaza turned 100 on Saturday. From what I hear, her family threw her quite the birthday bash at St. Kaz’s in Turners Falls with more than 100 people attending. Stachia was born … 0

Leyden voters to see race for Planning Board

Sunday, April 14, 2013

LEYDEN — A two-way race for a Planning Board seat is the only contest on the ballot for the May 18 town election. Incumbent Warren Facey Jr. of North County Road is challenged by Clifford Spatcher of West Leyden Road for the five-year Planning Board position. Incumbents running … 0

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

Pioneer district teachers  get long-awaited contract

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

NORTHFIELD — After more than 18 months of negotiations, the teachers in the Pioneer Valley Regional School District have a contract. “This negotiation was long and difficult for a number of reasons, not the least of which was the lack of money on our part, the state’s part, … 0

PVRS district seeks 5.79 percent increase

Monday, February 18, 2013

A draft budget for the upcoming school year calls for an increase of $781,905 across the Pioneer Valley Regional School District. The proposed budget, presented at a public hearing Thursday night, represents the maximum amount the district can ask for to fund the coming school year. Several capital … 0

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