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Leyden resident hits US trails for Alzheimer’s awareness
08-04-2024 8:22 AM

By LIESEL NYGARD

In honor of his father, Leyden resident Glenn Caffery, 62, has begun his journey of running trails throughout the United States to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease.Caffery’s campaign will support the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, a nonprofit...

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Northfield EMS seeks voter approval for new department building in Bernardston
10-25-2024 4:58 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

NORTHFIELD — Northfield EMS has the chance to move into a larger space in Bernardston, pending approval during an upcoming Special Town Meeting.The meeting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Pioneer Valley Regional School.Over the last...


Montague resident named new Northfield EMS chief
09-12-2024 2:18 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

NORTHFIELD — The Selectboard has hired a new EMS chief following Mark Fortier’s resignation in July. Selectboard members voted on Tuesday to approve Matt Wolkenbreit’s contract as the town’s new EMS chief and full-time paramedic, effective...


Northfield Water District earns award from MassDEP
08-05-2024 4:41 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

NORTHFIELD — The Northfield Water District was recently recognized by the state Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) for its efforts to maintain a clean water supply.Northfield was one of 45 public water systems across the state to be...


The ‘stalwarts and bastions’ of Gill’s newsletter bid farewell, pass torch to successors
07-31-2024 11:25 AM

By LIESEL NYGARD

GILL — After at least 47 years of combined service, the leaders of the Gill Newsletter have retired and passed the torch on to their successors.In March, editor Susan LaScala, along with Barbara Watson who solicits advertisements and Harry van Baaren...


Leyden resident’s volunteer effort helps provide refugee mothers with baby supplies
07-26-2024 3:37 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

LEYDEN — With the help of donations, Leyden resident Janell Howard was able to create baskets filled with baby supplies for pregnant refugee mothers entering the country. Howard was working to assemble the baskets through a nonprofit called Ascentria...


Northfield seeks new EMS chief upon Fortier’s departure
07-17-2024 5:52 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

NORTHFIELD — The town has launched a search for a new EMS chief after Chief Mark Fortier informed the Selectboard he does not wish to continue with the department, citing mental, physical and financial challenges.“This is probably the hardest...


Enrollment formula change back before Heath voters
06-14-2024 2:43 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

HEATH — Having been two voters short of a quorum when the articles came up at Annual Town Meeting in May, residents will reconvene Monday to vote on regional agreement revisions that would change the school enrollment formula that is used to calculate...


Wendell voters OK change to Municipal Light Board membership
06-10-2024 2:36 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

WENDELL — Although the vote wasn’t unanimous Saturday, the majority of Annual Town Meeting attendees supported a switch from appointed to elected membership for Wendell’s Municipal Light Board, which is tasked with overseeing the town’s fiber-optic...


Historic quotes inspire 41 Pioneer grads
06-07-2024 8:42 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

NORTHFIELD — Speakers motivated the 41 Pioneer Valley Regional School graduates Friday night by using Winston Churchill and Benjamin Franklin quotes. Principal Matthew Sullivan kicked off the celebration by telling the graduates, who were dressed in...


Proposal allowing non-residents to be associate board members fails in Conway; all other articles pass
06-04-2024 9:40 AM

By LIESEL NYGARD

CONWAY — Voters approved a $7.05 million fiscal year 2025 budget in addition to 31 other articles at Annual Town Meeting on Saturday.However, an article that would have amended Conway’s bylaws to allow non-residents to be appointed as associate board...


Franklin County Technical School prepares to launch aviation, veterinary programs
06-03-2024 12:35 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

TURNERS FALLS — The Franklin County Technical School is on the cusp of completing two separate projects that will provide more opportunities for its students.The school has been working on both a veterinary center, which should be done before the end...


Blais: Leverett to get public transportation this summer
06-03-2024 12:14 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

LEVERETT — State Rep. Natalie Blais held a town hall in Leverett Friday to provide updates to residents on transportation and infrastructure projects. Speaking to a small group, Blais announced that Leverett would be connected to public...


Lifelong Leyden resident looks to fill Selectboard seat
05-31-2024 3:00 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

LEYDEN — After two years on the Selectboard, Glenn Caffery is not seeking reelection, which means Leyden voters will be finding his successor during Tuesday’s town election. Polls will be open from noon to 8 p.m. at the Town Office, 7 Brattleboro...


Leyden voters to discuss road discontinuance, ADUs
05-31-2024 1:18 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

LEYDEN — Monday’s Annual Town Meeting will include discussions on changes to curb cuts and zoning bylaws, discontinuing a portion of Hunt Hill Road and a $2.1 million budget proposal for fiscal year 2025.Annual Town Meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at...


103-year-old World War II veteran honored during Whately’s Memorial Day event
05-26-2024 5:02 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

WHATELY — While Whately’s annual Memorial Day parade came and went as is tradition on Sunday, this year’s proceedings marked a particularly special occasion for World War II veteran Walter Harubin.Harubin, 103, was honored as Whately’s oldest veteran...


‘It’s time to gallop’: Deerfield Academy speakers share advice with 201 graduates
05-26-2024 3:55 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

DEERFIELD — Speakers at Deerfield Academy’s commencement ceremony on Sunday shared jovial messages with the 201 graduates, including lessons that could be learned from a creative senior prank.Leila Govi, a Deerfield Academy alumna who graduated in...


Hawley residents vote down resolution on state flag, seal for second year
05-14-2024 10:45 AM

By LIESEL NYGARD

HAWLEY — For the second year in a row, residents voted against a resolution to change the state flag and seal during their Annual Town Meeting on Monday evening. The state seal depicts an Indigenous man holding a bow and arrow, with an arm brandishing...


Heath voters OK $1.6M town budget, school spending
05-12-2024 1:44 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

HEATH — After much discussion at Saturday’s Town Meeting, voters approved a $1.6 million fiscal year 2025 spending plan for town services and a $1 million assessment for Heath’s share of the $26.7 million Mohawk Trail Regional School District...


Leyden bylaw changes regarding ADUs look to address housing shortage
05-09-2024 1:57 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

LEYDEN — The Planning Board discussed the possibility of adopting amendments and additions to the town’s zoning bylaws to promote housing growth during a public hearing on Wednesday.The changes, which will be voted on during Leyden’s Annual Town...


Buckland backs short-term rental bylaw
05-05-2024 3:40 PM

By LIESEL NYGARD

BUCKLAND — Roughly 70 voters passed all 28 articles at Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, most notably adopting a new bylaw to better regulate short-term rentals and approving budget requests totaling nearly $5.88 million for fiscal year 2025. The...

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