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Town Seeks Councilor Feedback on New Solid Waste Plan
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, July 11, 2024. This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. It can be viewed here. Andy Steinberg (Chair, at large), Bob Hegner (District 5), Hala Lord and George Ryan (District 3), and Jennifer Taub (District 4). Council President Lynn Griesemer (District 2) was also present.
Netflix announces documentary series focused on Karen Read murder trial
Netflix has announced a three-part documentary series focused on the. murder trial and the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. Read faced charges including second-degree murder in the death of O'Keefe, her boyfriend, with prosecutors alleging that she struck him with her SUV outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts, in January 2022. But her defense argued that she was the victim of a law enforcement conspiracy to protect the real killers.
City Council passes downtown project design
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene City Council approved the proposed design for the Keene Downtown Infrastructure Improvement and Reconstruction project at last night’s meeting. The vote was 14-1, with Ward 5 Councilor Philip “Phil” Jones casting the sole dissenting vote, citing concerns over the proposed protected bicycle...
Brattleboro man arrested for DUI after head-on crash in Bradford
Bradford, VT- A crash involving multiple cars in Bradford has led to a Brattleboro man being charged with DUI and gross negligent operation. Bradford police and state troopers responded to Main Street in Bradford, near the intersection with Barton Street around 5 p.m. Wednesday. Police say a Chevy Tahoe driven by Matthew Jackson, 36, from Brattleboro, hit a Toyota Tacoma head one and then kept going towards Barton Street before hitting a pole, causing it to fall onto a parked car.
Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity to hold volunteer orientation
After a period of hosting virtual volunteer activities, Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity said its upcoming new volunteer orientation will be in-person. It is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, at the Greenfield Public Library. “We’re thrilled to welcome new volunteers back to our in-person orientation sessions,” said Nancy Bair, volunteer...
License Law Changes For Mass. Residents Over 75
Are older drivers responsible for more motor vehicle crashes in Massachusetts? The state of Massachusetts says no. Statistics tell us that the crash rate for older drivers is relatively low due to the fact that most older drivers tend to self-regulate by taking simple but important precautions. -mass.gov. I bet...
Northfield EMS Chief steps down
NORTHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Northfield EMS Chief Mark Fortier announced he will be leaving his role after more than thirty years in the Northfield public safety departments. Fortier cited reasons of mental, physical, and emotional challenges when discussing the change with the Northfield Selectboard and the desire to spend more time taking care of himself.
Shea Theater Mural design employs community themes
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On June 13th the town of Montague held a Shea Mural Community Input Session, where themes of nature with the canal, river, bald eagles, Native history, and the perseverance of an underdog came through. Now, the muralist, Darion Fleming, will be taking all...
Another WMass nursing home stumbles badly in providing care (Editorial)
Though seemingly abandoned by their owner, staff members of a South Hadley nursing home did a remarkable thing: They stuck it out, even as their paychecks bounced, to protect people in their care. Amid calls by elected officials to hold owners of BluPoint Healthcare to account, let’s not overlook this...
Berkshire region real estate sales
25 Summer Street: Thomas L. Errichetto Jr and Gabriella Errichetto of Adams to Daniel Maynard and Jennifer Currie, $295,000 on 06/26/2024. 125 Commercial Street: Paul A Trzcinski RET and Paul A. Trzcinski of Adams to Matthew E. Burdick, $294,500 on 06/27/2024. Alford. 258 East Road: Cloud Kingdom 2020 LLC of...
Suspect wanted out of Middletown arrested in MA
(WFSB) - A suspect wanted out of Middletown was apprehended across state lines in Massachusetts, according to state police. Troopers said that they received a “be on the lookout” alert for the unidentified suspect from Middletown police around 1 p.m. on Thursday. Middletown police told them that a...
Mowry & Schmidt Builds on a Strong Legacy
Marking 75 years in business is a significant milestone for any company, and when Mowry & Schmidt Inc. hit that mark in 2022, it was extra gratifying, simply because of how it had survived the worst of the pandemic. “We stayed working; we’re that essential workforce,” said Bob Provost, the...
Leader of Greenfield Cooperative Bank Focuses on Community
Tony Worden has worked at several banks in his career, of various types and sizes, but there’s something about a small community bank that … well, just suits him. For starters, “there’s less pressure,” said Worden, president and CEO of Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB). “I mean, we certainly have to grow, and we have to make money, but there’s less emphasis on that and more emphasis on relationships. I’m not trying to pat us on the back because I know Florence is like this, bankESB is like this, Greenfield Savings, too — we all need to make money, we need to grow, but we also get how important we are to the communities that we serve.
Interim Finance Director hired in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — At Greenfield’s City Council meeting Wednesday night, Mayor Ginny Desorgher announced the city has hired a new interim finance director after the departure of finance director Diana Schindler in April. The Mayor said the interim director, Stella Chan brings years of private...
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