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Fairgrounds to temporarily hold off on hosting motor sports events
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield has is temporarily declining to host motor sports activities there. The decision was made as a result of noise and air pollution concerns raised by several residents of the fairgrounds neighborhood in recent months. An air quality...
Overdrive Monster Trucks at the Franklin County Fairgrounds
The Overdrive Monster Trucks visited the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield, Massachusetts, competing in the stunt showdown, time trail racing, and freestyle. The trucks that took part in this event were Virginia Giant, Toxic, Krazy Train, Plane Krazy, and Bad News Travels Fast. MonsterTruckinatorTV filmed these events. Subscribe to their...
Construction Update Brattleboro-Hinsdale Bridge – July 3, 2024
BF A004(152) Motorists should remain alert for construction traffic entering and exiting the work zone from Vermont Route 142 and Depot Street. Due to current work on New Hampshire Route 119 associated with the project, the eastbound lane shift on NH 119 shortly after traveling over the twin bridges remains active. Signs and barrels are in place to assist motorists through the work zone.
Montague selects new DPW Superintendent
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Montague has chosen its new Department of Public Works Superintendent. The Selectboard has voted unanimously to offer the position to Sam Urkiel, currently the Deputy Director of the Greenfield DPW. The board noted Urkiel’s experience and local ties in offering...
Aug. 1 | StoryCorps in Vermont Listening Party
Where: The Stone Church - 210 Main Street | Brattleboro, VT 05301. When: Thursday, August 1 at 6:30 p.m. After StoryCorps' nearly month-long residency in Vermont we invite you to gather with your community and hear some of the stories that your fellow Vermonters have shared. You might laugh, you might cry, but you will definitely learn more about your friends and neighbors in the Green Mountain State.
Gill, MA Pursuing New Composting Program
A new community composting plan was approved by the Selectboard, beginning the process of getting a weekly compost collection program off the ground for Gill residents as a prior food waste pickup system is phased out. A “composting coop” will be located near the electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot of the Riverside Municipal Building on Route 2. Residents who wish to use the site to drop off 5-gallon pails of food waste can sign up to receive a padlock code to access the enclosure once sign-up becomes available. The placement of the composting coop away from homes, with wood shavings placed on the ground, is designed to alleviate odor from the food waste.
MASS MoCA, North Adams say eighth Solid Sound festival went off without a hitch
Around 7,600 attendees were in town for the sold-out biennial celebration of music, comedy, food, and art thrown by Chicago indie rockers Wilco on the sprawling museum campus. “We started seeing entertaining guests late Wednesday night into Thursday. Traffic patterns were great. We had a fantastic weekend with Wilco. I always get excited when we see the streets of North Adams filled and the businesses bustling. So overall, it was a fantastic weekend- A little bit of rain, but the Wilco followers didn't really care. They just went on with the show," Mayor Jennifer Macksey told WAMC. “I spoke to many business people over the weekend, and they used comments like, oh, we're out straight, this is the best weekend we've had in a long time, this is the best Wilco festival we've had in a long time, and speaking from the city's perspective, we netted about $17,000 in new revenue from event parking. So that always helps us, and that goes towards police cruisers. So, when I talk about profitability, it's not only from the dollars and cents in our businesses, but it's also just showcasing the city.”
Brattleboro Utility Work on Greenhill Parkway
Beginning on Monday, July 8, the Utilities Division will be replacing the sewer main on Greenhill Parkway and Strawberry Lane. Crews will be working between the hours of 6:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Residents will be able to access their driveways but on street parking will be limited during this project. The work is expected to take approximately six weeks to complete.
Brattleboro Fire Department officially takes over town's EMS services
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — The Brattleboro Fire Department in Southern Vermont has assumed full responsibility for responding to all medical emergencies in town, a task previously handled by third-party contractors. That means that the Brattleboro Fire Department is now solely in charge of responding to medical emergencies around town. The...
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