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Post Office – Turners Falls MA
Federal & Military Operations, Treasury Department. The historic post office in Turners Falls, Massachusetts was constructed with federal Treasury Department funds in 1935. The building is still in service. Location Info. 178 Avenue A. Turners Falls, MA 01376. Coordinates: 42.60656, -72.55892. Contribute to this Site. We welcome contributions of additional...
Agricultural regulations unclear with Greenfield residents, Health Director completing inspections
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Wednesday, the Greenfield Agricultural Commission met with Health Director Michael Theroux to discuss the local and state agricultural and livestock regulations as Theroux and Health Inspector Nicole Ducharme have completed inspections of the city’s barns. Through the discussion, it became clear...
$1.4M coming to region for trail work in six communities
More than $1.4 million in MassTrail state grants are heading to six communities in the region for projects ranging from an accessible trail system at the former Hickory Ridge Golf Course in Amherst to additional work on a sensory trail in Belchertown and rehabilitation of rail trails in Northampton and Easthampton.
Amherst community safety committee member balks at losing seat
AMHERST — A lawyer employed by the University of Massachusetts, who has helped lead the town’s Community Safety and Social Justice Committee may lose her position on the panel charged with advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and community safety in Amherst. While the status of Debora Ferreira’s tenure on...
Greenfield Recreation off to “hot” start to summer
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — It’s been a good start to the summer season for the Greenfield Recreation Department. Sunday night’s Independence Day Celebration and fireworks display was a success, even if the festivities were delayed by one day due to severe weather on Saturday. Recreation...
Indy Rewind: Greenwashing the Jones Library (Opinion)
The article “Greenwashing the Jones Library (Opinion)” by Jeff Lee and Art Keene appeared originally in the Amherst Indy on July 21, 2023. Since then, the Jones Trustees have abandoned nearly all of the environmental and sustainability features (see also here and here) that they had once promised, offering the consolation that the current plan will still produce a “net-zero ready building”, which as far as we can see, involves only replacing the oil-fired boiler with air-sourced heat pumps, something that can be part of a repair-only plan as well.
Parade, BBQ will mark Leverett’s 250th birthday Saturday
LEVERETT — Numerous floats representing local organizations such as the Rattlesnake Gutter Trust, joined by several community groups and officials, will be part of a 53-group parade celebrating the town’s 250th anniversary and stepping off Saturday at 10 a.m. The parade, the latest in a series of events...
Amherst officials deem $4M estimate to fix bathhouse at War Memorial Pool too high
AMHERST — A $4 million price tag for rebuilding the bathhouse connected to War Memorial Pool is prompting Amherst officials to put off for a year applying for a state grant to cover up to a quarter of the construction costs, as well as to begin considering whether the town can do without one of its two full-size, outdoor swimming pools.
Amherst councilors wary of road funds fall-off in 2025 capital budget
AMHERST — As $2.75 million in road and sidewalk projects continue throughout town this summer, members of the Town Council are worried that there will be significantly less financial resources available in 2025 to resurface streets and fix sidewalks. Of the $4.3 million in capital spending approved for fiscal...
Around Amherst: First standalone restroom coming to Kendrick Park
AMHERST — Downtown Amherst’s first standalone restroom could soon be installed at Kendrick Park, close to a playground that opened in August 2021 as a way to activate the 3.3-acre common at the north end of downtown. The Planning Board recently approved the site plans and special permit,...
Amherst Regional track project heads to bid, though money still short
AMHERST — While a preferred $3.36 million overhaul of the track and field at Amherst Regional High School remains $932,175 short of what is needed to begin the work, the Regional School Committee is supporting putting the project out to bid, with much of the funding gap to be made up by adding certain aspects at a later time.
Fire Station (demolished) – Greenfield MA
The former firehouse in downtown Greenfield, Massachusetts was constructed with federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The facility was demolished in 2021 to make room for a new library. Per Short and Stanley-Brown:. The city of Greenfield, with a population of 15,500 in 1930, had not only outgrown its old...
Uncovering the Historical Tapestry of New Salem, Illinois: Lincoln’s Legacy and Preservation Challenges
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of New Salem, Illinois. This quaint village, nestled near Petersburg with a population of just 2,299, holds a significant place in the story of Abraham Lincoln’s early years. As you explore the Illinois History and Lincoln Collections, you’ll...
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