Wendell

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 for a pilot program in Franklin County … 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

Heard retains Wendell Selectboard seat

Monday, May 6, 2013

WENDELL — Christine Heard will return to the Selectboard seat she has held since 1998. Voters returned Heard, of 149 Wendell Depot Road, to office for a three-year term with 202 votes, versus 77 cast for rival Nancy “Nan” Riebschlaeger of 74 Lockes Village Road. According to Town Clerk Gretchen Smith, 284 voters or 43 percent of the voting population turned out Monday. … 0