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Darcy Dumont: Townwide trash service checks all the boxes
Conceived as a means to significantly reduce waste and resident costs in Amherst, the townwide waste hauler bylaw proposal is moving forward after several years of wheel-spinning. In 2020, the Department of Public Works received a technical assistance grant from MassDEP to look at the viability of changing from the...
Working group to examine future of money-losing Cherry Hill Golf Course in Amherst
AMHERST — A working group may soon be formed to examine the future of a public golf course in North Amherst that has long relied on municipal funding to remain solvent, even though memberships, greens fees and assorted other revenues are supposed to cover all operating expenses. With annual...
Sunderland receives $195K grant to study, design multi-use trail from Whately to Amherst
SUNDERLAND — With a $195,090 MassTrails grant, visions of people walking and biking on the Norwottuck North Shared-Use Path from Whately to Amherst are one step closer to becoming a reality. Alongside a $76,840 match from Sunderland, which is the lead community on the grant, the money will help...
High-speed police chase in Hadley ends in crash, arrest on Hampton Inn lawn
HADLEY — A high-speed chase in Hadley on July 10 ended with a car crash that closed part of Bay Road after an unmarked police vehicle collided with the pursued vehicle just outside the Hampton Inn. The incident occurred shortly after 7 p.m. with police pursuing a vehicle traveling...
Sunderland Town Administrator resigns; taking position with state
SUNDERLAND, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Sunderland is losing its Town Administrator. Geoff Kravitz has announced he is leaving for a state job. Kravitz tendered his resignation this week and will work his last day in Sunderland on July 26. Kravitz addressed the Selectboard at its meeting this week,...
Special permit put on pause for Hilltown Sand and Gravel
HUNTINGTON — Melvin Hess and other principals of Hilltown Sand and Gravel, at 87 Worthington Rd., came before a joint meeting of the Huntington Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals on July 9, to discuss whether the company needed a special permit to continue operating. Linda Hamlin,...
14-year-old dies at Great Barrington pond, authorities say
The 14-year-old victim was taken to the hospital, but lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful, the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office said in a statement. A minor died at Benedict Pond in Great Barrington on Wednesday, authorities say. The Great Barrington Police Department received a 9-1-1 call at around 1:50 p.m. reporting...
Pittsfield Summer Movies Start Friday
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Recreation Program announces the return of the Summer Movie Nights beginning on Friday, July 19. Family friendly movies are shown on select Friday nights during the summer and begin at dusk, around 8:30 p.m., at Clapp Park. Bring chairs or blankets...
Tree falls into Palmer home, crews work to clear damages following severe thunderstorms
PALMER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Wednesday evening was a stormy one western Mass, with thunderstorms that brought with them high winds and heavy rain, leaving significant damage in their path. Maria: abbey: many of us experienced that heavy rain and thunderstorms first-hand today….but unfortunately for many, the storm didn’t come and...
Doctors warn against viral TikTok trend on homemade sunscreen
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A new viral trend on TikTok caught our attention, homemade sunscreen and we’re getting answers from medical experts on whether this is safe. During the summer months, most people spend time in the sun. A recent TikTok trend has people all over social media talking, homemade sunscreen. The most popular video comes from influencer Nara smith, who has over 8 million followers. Her homemade sunscreen reaching 2 million likes.
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