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Canalside Rail Trail bike path closing for maintenance
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — FirstLight will be performing maintenance on the Turners Falls Power Canal Dike resulting in the closure of the Canalside Rail Trail Bike Path from late August to late October between 11th Street and Depot Street. Detour signs are in place along Montague City Road.
Bus stop upgrades coming to Whately through MassDOT project
WHATELY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement Program has begun the first of its multi-year projects with about 50 crosswalk to be constructed in early 2025. Whately has four locations for bus stops on State Road that will see improvements or installation of sidewalk, curbing, crosswalk and signage near Muffin’s General Market, Tom’s Long Hot Dogs, Club Castaways and 9-13 State Road.
Law Enforcement Warning Parents in Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts About Back-to-School Photos
With the kids going back to school this week, there is a good chance that your social media feed is filled with pictures of kids and teens on their first day of school. One of the great things about these photos is that because most parents take these pics every year, they can reveal just how much our kids have changed over the years.
Auditions For Adam Sandler’s New ‘Happy Gilmore’ Movie
The thing people really like about Adam Sandler is that he seems like he's one of us. While Sandler didn't grow up on the SouthCoast, or even Massachusetts for that matter, the Manchester, New Hampshire, native is a New Englander through and through. He made his connection to Massachusetts clear...
Architect Jeremy Baldwin of Maugel DeStefano Architects Talks About MBTA Communities Opportunities and Challenges for Developers and Towns
BOSTON—Why MBTA Communities? A short answer is the state of Massachusetts is behind on producing housing by a significant amount. The MBTA Communities law was enacted by the former Baker administration. And within the last couple of years, towns and municipalities around Massachusetts are grappling with trying to figure out how they tackle the need for multifamily housing.
Zebra Mussels Detected in Pittsfield's Onota Lake
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city thought it was in the clear for zebra mussels — until last week. The public is asked to be vigilant about washing recreation equipment that has come in contact with Onota Lake. The city announced on Friday that the invasive species had been...
Judy Collins, The Indigo Girls and Rufus Wainright To Perform At Tanglewood
Musical legends Judy Collins, The Indigo Girls and Rufus Wainwright will perform together for one night and one night only on Aug. 30 at Tanglewood. Collins is a Grammy award winning singer and songwriter who started her career with her debut album A Maid of Constant Sorrow in 1961. She was a huge part of the Greenwich Village Folk movement in the 60’s, a time in music history that inspired other musicians like Joni Mtchel and Leonord Cohen.
New Board Members Join Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation announced four new members to its board of directors. Karen Byers, former Managing Director and CFO of The John & Mary R. Markle Foundation; Carol Flaton, a former banking and finance professional; Matthew King, Senior Counsel for Google; and Michael Obasohan, Chief Diversity Officer for the City of Pittsfield join a board of 20 members from across the region.
Calling All Nominations for the Annual A+ Awards
Amherst, MA — Each year, the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce bestows A+ Awards to individuals and organizations that enrich the life of the community through their work in education, business, and civic engagement across the area that the Chamber serves (Amherst, Belchertown, Hadley, Leverett, Pelham, Shutesbury, and Sunderland) and the valley as a whole.
Vermont Public Theater and Shakespeare in the Woods present "Twelfth Night"
Vermont Public Theater will be presenting an outdoor free presentation of Shakespeare in the Woods production of “Twelfth Night” at Merchants Park in Downtown Bennington, Vermont. The night is a Fundraiser for Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless. The family friendly production of “Twelfth Night” will be performed...
Anheuser-Busch layoffs in Mass. affecting nearly 200 jobs
MEDFORD - Anheuser-Busch has notified the state that it plans to lay off nearly 200 workers at a Medford facility in the coming months, but some of those employees could find jobs under new ownership. The Budweiser brewer said last week it would transfer its wholesaler at 440 Riverside Ave. to Quality Beverage."We continuously assess our operational footprint to ensure our entire system is set up for long term success, and the transition of these operations will ensure that Anheuser-Busch and our network of independent distributors will continue to drive the growth of our iconic portfolio of brands while providing world-class...
Monday's Child: Skyl'ar, 10, is a smart, independent young lady with a fun and silly side
Skyl'ar, 10, has a fun and silly side. Skyl'ar is a smart, independent young lady. She can be shy at first but once she opens up, she has a fun and silly side. Skyl’ar takes pride in advocating for herself. Skyl’ar loves playing with dolls and basketball. She is hoping to sign up...
Mass. GOP Senate candidates differ on Trump, border policy
BOSTON - The three Republicans competing for the right to take on Sen. Elizabeth Warren in a fight for Massachusetts's U.S. Senate seat debated which of them was a "real" Republican rather than a "RINO" - Republican In Name Only. The GOP candidates met in their only TV debate at the WBZ-TV studios.Will the candidates support Donald Trump?Each candidate was asked if they will support Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump as he aims to return to the White House."The big differentiating litmus test is whether someone supports the head of the ticket, which is why I'm wearing this hat," said...
Police investigating disappearance of North Bennington man
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police are still investigating the disappearance of a man from North Bennington and say a limited search will continue in the coming days. The investigation started on Thursday when Matthew Houskeeper, 59, did not show up for work and was reported missing. Friday morning, Houskeeper’s car...
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