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Greenfield residents, councilors weigh bevy of housing proposals
GREENFIELD — After a roughly 75-minute public comment session that brought City Hall’s meeting room to standing room only, the Economic Development Committee voted 2-1 with one abstention in favor of recommending changes to the city’s cluster...
Hilltown Hair Salon moves to former Bon Salon space in Shelburne Falls
SHELBURNE FALLS — While working out of a space at 102 Bridge St., Hilltown Hair Salon owner Crystal Jarvenpaa aspired to move closer to the center of the village. When the former home of Bon Salon became available, she could not resist.“I really liked...
Sports
High School Sports Roundup: Franklin Tech field hockey wins third game in a row with triumph over Amherst (PHOTOS)
TURNERS FALLS — After tying with Hampshire in its season-opener, the Franklin Tech field hockey team has found a groove. The Eagles — which have made it to three straight Western Mass. finals — came back to win their next two games and on Thursday,...
Opinion
My Turn: High court ‘truest threat’ to American democracy
During his 2005 Senate confirmation hearings, John G. Roberts Jr. introduced himself to the American people as the reasonable dad next door, who viewed his role as chief justice through our civic religion of baseball.“I will remember that it’s my job...
Your Daily Puzzles
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
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Business
Local residents react to state’s new gun law
Area gun enthusiasts and experts have their criticisms of the new state firearms law, but most appear on board with the prohibition of 3D-printed and unserialized “ghost guns,” saying they have no place in Massachusetts or the United States.Gov. Maura...
Arts & Life
Behold the winning peach pie: Justin Malone of South Deerfield won first place at Apex Orchards’ annual Peach Fest
I recently participated in Apex Orchards’ annual Peach Fest. Owner Tim Smith couldn’t quite remember whether it was the third or fourth such occasion. I couldn’t remember either, although I go every time it happens and always enjoy visiting the...
Obituaries
South Deerfield, MA - Donald Lee Swicker, 95, of South Deerfield, MA died September 9, 2024 at the Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst, MA. Donald was born in Bennington, VT on July 17, 1929 the son of Harold and Helen (Whitcomb) ... remainder of obit for Donald Lee Swicker
Dec. 30, 1942 ~ Aug. 25, 2024 Alexandria, VA - William (Bill) Henry Martineau, 81, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024, at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, District of Columbia after an accidental fall gett... remainder of obit for William Henry Martineau
Cohoes, NY - Ellen M. Lewis, 89, formerly of Troy, entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Born December 24, 1934, in Rensselaer, NY, she was the daughter of Frank C. and Helen Cummings Speich. Ellen was a graduate of S... remainder of obit for Ellen Lewis
Donald L. Walker, Jr. Syracuse, NY - The family and friends of Donald L. Walker, Jr., are heartbroken. At 92 he was "ridiculously healthy," (said his PCP) and chipping away at house and garden projects after moving to Syracuse, New York,... remainder of obit for Donald L. Walker Jr.