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Northfield appeals to Warren, Markey for Schell Bridge aid
NORTHFIELD — In the town’s latest effort to secure funding to replace the Schell Bridge, the Selectboard has sent a letter to U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey seeking their support.The letter, which was recently sent to the senators’...
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Greenfield’s Court Square to remain open year-round for first time since 2021
GREENFIELD — For the first time since 2021, Court Square will stay open to motorists year-round, closing only for special events that require pedestrian access.The city began seasonally closing Court Square to vehicles in 2021 when it adopted a pilot...
Sports
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High Schools: Jakhia Williams propels Turners girls track past Athol
Jahkia Williams had a big day for the Turners Falls girls track and field team on Tuesday during a meet against Athol. Williams won the long jump (13 feet, 2.25 inches), 100-meter dash (13.4 seconds) and 200 (29.5), helping the Thunder pull out a...
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Laurie Benoit: Volunteers needed for cleanup of Buckland cemeteries
The Buckland Union Cemetery Association, Inc., will hold its annual spring cleanup on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to help remove sticks, seasonal decorations, dead flowers and wreaths, broken items, and debris in our...
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Business
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New Realtor Association CEO looks to work collaboratively to maximize housing options
SPRINGFIELD — As the Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley’s new CEO arrives to a Massachusetts housing market plagued by high prices and a lack of stock, he aims to work alongside elected officials to maximize the availability of different kinds of...
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Arts & Life
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Rescuing food and feeding people: Rachel’s Table programs continue to expand throughout western Mass
My great-grandmother’s oak dining table has graced my kitchen ever since my parents built the house in the 1980s. Looking at it makes me happy. The table — actually, almost any table — signifies history, nourishment, family and community.The...
Obituaries
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Heath, MA - Maryjean (Sullivan) DelRosso passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after a long illness. She is survived by her devoted husband, Joseph DelRosso. Maryjean is also survived by thr... remainder of obit for Maryjean DelRosso
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Greenfield, MA - Carol (Virginia) Soucie Butler Watelet, 85, passed away suddenly and peacefully on April 20, 2024, joining the love of her life, Mr. Wonderful, Robert Watelet who passed away 2 years earlier. Carol was born on March 17,... remainder of obit for Carol Butler Watelet
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Raymond E. "Ray" Scott Bunnell, FL - Raymond E. "Ray" Scott, 78, of Bunnell, Florida passed away August 15, 2023. Ray was born in Yonkers, NY March 19, 1945. He was the son of Allan and Selva (Barney) Scott. Ray moved to Buckland as a yo... remainder of obit for Raymond E. Scott
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John Kubacki, Jr. Palm Bay, FL - John Kubacki, Jr., 75 years old, of Palm Bay, Florida died peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 8, 1948, the son of Irene and John Kubacki Sr. ... remainder of obit for John Kubacki Jr.