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Beacon Hill Roll Call: April 8 to April 12, 2024
My Turn: Saving planet Greenfield
$50K allocated for Poet’s Seat Tower sandblasting as officials mull vandalism prevention
GREENFIELD — Following an affirmative vote by City Council this week, $50,000 will go toward sandblasting graffiti off of Poet’s Seat Tower, where vandalism has proven to be a persistent problem.Department of Public Works Director Marlo Warner II said...
PHOTOS: Convening for a good cause
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New owners look to build on Thomas Memorial Golf & Country Club’s strengths
Orange man gets 12 to 14 years for child rape
Greenfield Police Logs: April 2 to April 8, 2024
One Greenfield home invasion defendant up for bail, other three held
Fire scorches garage on Homestead Avenue in Greenfield
Cleary Jewelers plans to retain shop at former Wilson’s building until 2029
Editors Picks
Painting a more complete picture: ‘Unnamed Figures’ highlights Black presence and absence in early American history
PHOTO: Double eagle
North County Notebook: April 20, 2024
Best Bites: A familiar feast: The Passover Seder traditions and tastes my family holds dear
Sports
High schools: South Hadley softball holds off Frontier rally for 5-4 victory (PHOTOS)
A day after completing a comeback victory over Greenfield, the Frontier softball team looked like it had another rally in the works on Friday against South Hadley.The Tigers held a 1-0 lead going into the sixth inning when the Redhawks rallied,...
Opinion
Jessica Zhang: Weigh your choices — Solar power a better alternative
In his recent letter [“‘No’ means higher energy prices,” Recorder, March 26] Jim Bates is right that fossil fuels have powered societies across the globe — nobody disputes that. It’s the reality of pollution and carbon buildup in the atmosphere that...
Gary Seldon: Solar Roller Earth Day River Ride
Columnist Johanna Neumann: Reaping the rewards of rooftop solar
My Turn: Let’s leave miracle of trees well enough alone

Business
New owners look to build on Thomas Memorial Golf & Country Club’s strengths
TURNERS FALLS — Members of the Snow family have added another golf course to their portfolio and have already begun work on cosmetic improvements.Kyle and Kelly Snow, along with Kyle’s parents Edward Snow Jr. and Kerrilynn Snow, bought the Thomas...
Cleary Jewelers plans to retain shop at former Wilson’s building until 2029
Tea Guys of Whately owes $2M for breach of contract, judge rules
Primo Restaurant & Pizzeria in South Deerfield under new ownership
Patrons can ‘walk down memory lane’ at Sweet Phoenix’s new Greenfield location
Arts & Life
Hitting the ceramic circuit: Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail turns 20 years old, April 27-28
A lot can change in 20 years: Presidents and other politicians come and go, new cultural fads and technologies emerge, clothing styles morph, and music and movies take on different dimensions.In these parts, one tradition hasn’t changed. Since 2005,...
Obituaries
Judith Fuhring Seelig
Amherst, MA - Judith (Fuhring) Seelig passed away peacefully at Cooley Dickinson Hospital on October 21, 2023 after a brief illness. She was surrounded by friends and family with music and ... remainder of obit for Judith Fuhring Seelig
Richard F. Delphia
Ashfield, MA - Richard F. Delphia, 84, passed away at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, of complications from a fall. Dick was born in Ludlow, MA on Aug... remainder of obit for Richard F. Delphia
Mary Lou Barton
Leyden, MA - Mary Lou (Johnson) Barton, 74, of Leyden MA, took the Lord's hand on April 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born in Brattleboro, VT on September 7, 19... remainder of obit for Mary Lou Barton
Judith M. Lively
Greenfield, MA - Judith Mae (Phillips) Lively, 85, of Wells St., passed away on Tuesday April 9, 2024. Judy was born in Greenfield on June 5, 1938 the daughter of Walter and Mildred (Ch... remainder of obit for Judith M. Lively

Connecting the Dots: In what world do you want to live?
‘Glamping’ resort developers look to curb traffic, sewer concerns in Charlemont
As emergency action plan is crafted, Tree House to maintain 1,500 capacity for summer
MassDOT shares plans for Church Street bridge replacement in Erving
Proposed Colrain solar bylaw changes would add definitions, expand site plan reviews
Deerfield voters to decide 8 capital projects at Town Meeting
Shelter money fading, but ‘not at the end of the line’
Softball: Franklin Tech’s Hannah Gilbert holds Hopkins to two hits, leads Eagles to 7-1 victory (PHOTOS)
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: What’s ahead for Greg Carvel’s crew?
High schools: Abigail Schreiber’s hit propels Frontier softball past Greenfield, 3-2
Baseball: Frontier handles Greenfield 12-2 in five-inning victory (PHOTOS)
Mitch Speight and Joan Marie Jackson: City should follow constitutional ruling on property takings
Valley Bounty: Your soil will thank you: As garden season gets underway, Whately farm provides ‘black gold’ to many
Earth Matters: From Big Sits to Birdathons: Birding competitions far and near
Sounds Local: Spring is singer-songwriter season: A host of local performers celebrate new work
Crunch time for matzo: An easy-to-make sweet treat that’s Passover Seder-friendly