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Photos: A musical classic returns
Starlight’s Youth Theatre will present the musical “Fiddler on the Roof” on Friday, May 3 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 4 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the Academy of Music in Northampton. Tickets are $14 for for students, $18 for seniors and $22 for...
Northfield appeals to Warren, Markey for Schell Bridge aid
By LIESEL NYGARD
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’...
Spilka pledges ‘comprehensive climate bill’ in Senate
By SAM DRYSDALE
BOSTON — Signaling the potential for more change in the transportation and energy sectors, Senate President Karen Spilka revealed Monday that the Senate plans to tackle a major climate bill within the next three months.The Ashland Democrat said at a...
Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday in 15 communities in Franklin, Hampshire counties
GREENFIELD — Communities in Franklin and Hampshire counties have signed on to the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day planned for Saturday, April 27, to offer residents a chance to safely dispose of unwanted and unneeded drugs.People are...
Leverett Town Meeting voters will decide cease-fire call, budgets
By SCOTT MERZBACH
LEVERETT — Money for continued restoration of the North Leverett Sawmill, a citizen’s petition calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, and a $7.56 million budget for fiscal year 2025, which adds a fourth police officer to the Police Department,...
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Judge dismisses case against former Buckland police chief
By DOMENIC POLI
GREENFIELD — A former Buckland police chief’s court case on charges of indecent assault and battery has been dismissed by a judge one year after it was continued without a finding.James T. Hicks, 57, last May admitted the prosecution had sufficient...
Greenfield’s Court Square to remain open year-round for first time since 2021
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
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...
Millers Meadow idea would ‘completely transform’ Colrain Street lot in Greenfield
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — The environmental nonprofit Greening Greenfield is seeking the city’s approval to plant a small forest and meadow along the perimeter of the former site of the Wedgewood Gardens mobile home park on Colrain Street.If approved, the group...
$10K grant to build on Erving Public Library’s work with neurodivergent patrons
ERVING — The Erving Public Library is one of 310 libraries chosen to participate in the second round of “Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities,” an American Library Association initiative that provides community...
Former Leyden police chief Daniel Galvis charged with larceny
By DOMENIC POLI
GREENFIELD — Former Leyden Police Chief Daniel Galvis was in Greenfield District Court on Monday to answer to larceny charges involving town-owned police equipment.Galvis pleaded not guilty to two counts of larceny of a motor vehicle, two counts of...
Greenfield Police Logs: April 9 to April 17, 2024
Tuesday, April 9 11:50 a.m. — Report of a past hit and run at Stop & Shop on the French King Highway involving a gray 2010 Toyota RAV4. Report issued.2:02 p.m. — Attempted hit and run reported at Dollar Tree on the Mohawk Trail involving a gray 2005...
Dual fundraisers in Bernardston to support The United Arc, Sgt. Jacob Garmalo Fund
By CHRIS LARABEE
BERNARDSTON — As the Bernardston Kiwanis Club wraps up its annual series of chicken pot pie fundraisers, folks will have a chance to support two great causes in one evening, as the United Church of Church of Bernardston is also hosting a benefit...
Glass, sculpture artists to be featured at Salmon Falls Gallery
SHELBURNE FALLS — The works of two area artists who focus on glasswork and sculptures will be on display at the Salmon Falls Gallery throughout May and June.A reception for both exhibits — “Unpleasantly Beautiful” by mixed media artist Annaleah Moon...
Greenfield lifts cap on cannabis delivery operators as CCC guidelines expand access
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — The city has dropped its limit on licenses for cannabis delivery operators, as the state Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) has drafted new guidelines aimed at expanding access to the industry.City Council voted last month in favor of an...
West County Notebook: April 23, 2024
Catamount Hill Association offering guided hike COLRAIN — The Catamount Hill Association is sponsoring a guided hike on Catamount Hill, weather permitting, on Saturday, April 27. Participants should meet at 10 a.m. at the corner of Route 112 and...
Greenfield Notebook: April 22, 2024
GCC holding Health Career Exploration FairGREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College will hold a Health Career Exploration Fair on Thursday, May 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the East Building at 1 College Drive.The event welcomes anyone who is interested in...
Regional farming alliance strengthens educational, networking opportunities for apprentices
By CHRIS LARABEE
In 1994, a new movement began to grow out of the Pioneer Valley, Berkshires and Hudson Valley, as a group of organic farmers banded together to form a cooperative educational program for farm apprentices. That year marked the birth of the...
DPW director: Chapter 90 funding ‘doesn’t go nearly as far as it used to’ in Greenfield
By TANISHA BHAT
GREENFIELD — Newly paved roads and repairs to the Mill Street Bridge are in the works for the city, using funds from the Chapter 90 program that provides municipalities annual funding for upgrades to local transportation infrastructure.Department of...
Greenfield High School Honor Roll, Third Quarter
Eighth GradeHighest Honors: Natalia Card, Eilish Cavanaugh, Natalia Cody, Austin Drowski, Vincent Lu, Kyra Tamsin and Rhys Urkiel.High Honors: Chloe Bigelow, Johnathon Caron, Julian Cavanaugh, Deshiana Davis, Bryce Drowski, Rose Fortin, Veralyn...
