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Southwick panel told slightly higher rates could make fiber network profitable
SOUTHWICK — With questions raised about the financial viability of the proposed construction of a town-owned broadband network, representatives from Whip City Fiber appeared before the town’s High Speed Internet Committee last week to present several financial models the committee can use before it makes a final recommendation to the Select Board if the project should move forward.
A path to sweetness: Welcome to the WMass stops on the Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail
HADLEY — As summer comes to a close, there’s still a window of time to hit the trail with your hiking boots, spoons and a craving for ice cream. This summer, Massachusetts residents and tourists alike can enjoy local ice cream at one of over 100 stops on the Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail. The trail is a joint effort among the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board, the Massachusetts Agricultural Resources Department, and the Office of Travel and Tourism to boost the state’s agritourism industry.
Long Awaited Return: Cliff Saunders Grabs Late Model Victory At Stafford Speedway
STAFFORD – After two years away from competition, Cliff Saunders returned full-time to the Late Model division at Stafford Speedway for the start of the 2024 season. Friday the longtime Stafford Speedway veteran made his to victory lane. Saunders, of Stafford, passed Tom Butler on lap 23 and rolled...
Westfield State Selected to Claim 2024 MASCAC Volleyball Title
Westfield, Mass.— 2023 MASCAC Volleyball Regular Season Champions Westfield State are the preseason favorites to win the 2024 crown as voted on by the eight coaches around the league. The Owls received four first place vote to land in the top spot. In 2023, they were 7-0 to take...
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Registration For Household Hazardous Waste Day Ends Tuesday August 27
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Starting XI: Women's Soccer at UMass
1 p.m. at Rudd Field (Amherst, Mass.) Rutgers women's soccer (1-0-1) earned a 1-1 draw with Wake Forest (1-0-1) last Sunday afternoon at Yurcak Field to kick off its 2024 home campaign. Redshirt-freshman forward Reilly McGlinn scored the Scarlet Knights' goal on her first collegiate shot attempt. Rutgers took the 1-0 lead with 90 seconds left in the first half when junior midfielder Allie Post threaded a ball to McGlinn, who took the breakaway chance and buried her first collegiate goal inside the far post from the left side of Wake Forest's 18-yard box.
New in September at Gallery A3: When Matter Talks Back
Artist Rebecca Muller presents her mixed media installation at Gallery A3 from Thursday September 5 through Saturday September 28. There will be an opening reception at the gallery on Thursday September 5 from 5-7 p.m. There will be dialogues with the artist on Thursday, September 5, 2-4:30 p.m.; Friday, September...
Three vehicle crash sends five to hospital
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — At least six area emergency response units were on the scene of a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Silver Street and Vernon Street in Greenfield Friday afternoon. Five individuals were transported to Baystate hospitals in Greenfield and Springfield with varying degrees of...
What’s Happening in Amherst?
SINGLE DAY EVENTS (more or less) FRIDAY AUGUST 23 THROUGH SUNDAY AUGUST 25: AMHERST ROTARY CLUB CARNIVAL. Town Common. An annual tradition returns to the Town Common starting Friday, August 23, 2024, when the Amherst Rotary Town Fair opens for its three-day run. Carnival rides such as a Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, and various other activities will be ready for children and adults starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Rotary uses money from the fair to provide scholarships to local students and assist nonprofits through donations. The organization also offers annual awards through its community grant program.
Photo of the Week: “With Love” Community Celebration
I have always wanted to put something together for the community to just be joyful on purpose. My grandfather, Raymond Eliott Sr. was known for creating spaces in town for people to celebrate their differences. One event that he did every year (that I now host) along with his dear friend Ash Hartwell and members of the community, is Race Amity Day which is also celebrated nationally. When I finally had the time to plan this event, I immediately reached out to my friend Jake Krauth aka Deejay Theory, to see if he would be on board and he was also very excited to put something together that would celebrate the community. Next, I reached out to 80 Acres to see if we could make this a fundraiser for their free store and they gladly agreed! The event included vendors such as Positively Africana, Resonance Hot Yoga Massage, Just Body Glow, Tem Blessed + “Planeta Blu”, Amherst Media, Cambodians of Amherst exhibit info table, Kathleen Anderson Designs and art by Nayana Lafond. There were kids activities and a raffle with prizes from local vendors. Tem Blessed did a short set that also stuck with the theme of love and positivity. People were talking, connecting and enjoying the “With Love!” atmosphere that we created. We look forward to having more “With Love!” events in the future that will focus on bringing the community together and supporting local non-profits.”
After three public hearings, Great Barrington Board of Health approves Order to Correct for Housatonic Water Works
Great Barrington — The town’s Board of Health approved an Order to Correct for Housatonic Water Works at its public hearing on Wednesday, August 22. The hearing was the third in a series discussing and debating details about the order, with the first public hearing on August 8, and the second on August 15.
Plymouth closing all public parks and fields from dusk to dawn amid town’s high risk status for EEE
Starting tonight, all public parks and fields in Plymouth will be closed daily from dusk until dawn in response to the town’s high risk status for Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
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