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Plans for new cannabis dispensary moving along in Sunderland
11-01-2024 5:20 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND – With a special permit amendment, a retail cannabis dispensary’s plans to open early next year at 267 Amherst Road are moving along. Altai Alternative Care Inc. received unanimous approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals on Oct. 23 to...

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Deerfield’s sewer rate to increase 9.8% in November
11-04-2024 11:45 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — With several projects, some with big price tags, looming on the horizon, the Select Board/Sewer Commissioners increased the town’s sewer-use rates to $23 per 1,000 gallons, as the board awaits further information on the projects.The...


New town administrator Rebecca Torres to lead Sunderland beginning Nov. 12
11-03-2024 10:13 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — With a contract executed by the Selectboard, Sunderland’s next town administrator will step into the role on Nov. 12.Rebecca Torres, Shutesbury’s longtime town administrator, will serve in Sunderland’s position following a search process...


South Deerfield bridge closed indefinitely as rebuild plans develop
10-29-2024 12:42 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The bridge carrying North Main Street over the railroad tracks will remain closed indefinitely, although progress is being made, as the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is in the process of reviewing construction plans.The...


Healthy Incentives Program sees $10 million shortfall in state budget; benefits to be cut to $20 a month
10-27-2024 3:04 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

A big change will be coming to families who take advantage of the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP).Beginning in December, all families using HIP benefits, regardless of their household size, will see their monthly incentives reduced to $20, which is,...


South County Senior Center feasibility study shifting focus to Deerfield Town Hall
10-26-2024 3:09 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — Weeks after narrowing down the search for a potential future home for the South County Senior Center to either the South Deerfield Congregational Church or the Whately Town Offices, the feasibility study’s Deerfield aspect has...


Reporters speak at Deerfield Academy on the landscape of political journalism
10-25-2024 4:28 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — In the highly politicized environment of 2024, the role of the press is as heavily scrutinized as it has ever been, and in an effort to shed some light on the media’s role in covering politics, Deerfield Academy hosted a special fall...


Sunderland partners with elementary school on ‘I voted’ sticker contest
10-22-2024 9:36 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — When voters hit the polls in Sunderland, they’ll get an “I voted” sticker, as is tradition, although this time, they’ll have a choice between stickers with an eagle, a boater on water or a raised hand with a sign that says “voting...


Question 2: Should MCAS exam remain a graduation requirement?
10-21-2024 3:04 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — On Election Day, voters will have the opportunity to determine the future of high school graduation requirements in Massachusetts with a vote on Question 2.The measure, which has been spearheaded by the Massachusetts Teachers Association,...


Deerfield River advocates ask MassWildlife to cease stocking rainbow trout
10-21-2024 11:50 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

Advocates for the Deerfield River affirmed their support for a request to the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) asking the agency to cease stocking rainbow trout in the upper Deerfield River during a public listening session last...


Deerfield sewer rate hearing set for Oct. 30
10-16-2024 1:55 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — Residents are invited to a public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2025 sewer rate on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 4 p.m. at Town Hall.With several repair and maintenance projects on the horizon, the Selectboard/Sewer Commissioners will...


After health code violations, BBA Deli Market owner pledges to clean up South Deerfield shop
10-13-2024 10:10 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The BBA Deli Market’s owner pledged Monday to address the numerous health code violations that led to its closure in late September.In a brief hearing held by the Deerfield Board of Health last week, Alex Gjekaj, the Polish deli’s...


Frontier Regional School Committee backs existing homeschooler policy for extracurricular activities
10-10-2024 3:43 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — After hearing from more than a dozen speakers Tuesday night, as well as submitted written comments, Frontier Regional School’s policy regarding homeschooler participation in extracurricular activities will remain the same.Following...


Shutesbury town administrator offered job in Sunderland
10-10-2024 1:52 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — After four consecutive interviews with finalists for the vacant town administrator position, the Select Board has settled on Shutesbury Town Administrator Rebecca Torres.In a unanimous vote, the Sunderland Select Board voted to put...


Deerfield Town Meeting voters OK $3.8M for 1888 Building while St. James Church draws discussion
10-09-2024 3:20 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — With $3.8 million in Community Preservation Act money approved, the 1888 Building rehabilitation project can move forward.While the big-ticket project was approved with no discussion, it was a housekeeping article regarding the St. James...


Sunderland residents can weigh in on village center improvements at Thursday forum
10-08-2024 12:49 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — As Stantec consultants wrap up their report detailing recommendations to improve the town’s village center, with an eye toward safety measures, residents are invited to share feedback on the ideas the company has generated.The public...


Residents weigh in as recommendation nears for new South County Senior Center location
10-06-2024 10:16 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — With the South County Senior Center’s future home being narrowed down to two locations soon, the center held an open house Wednesday morning to solicit feedback.Deerfield, Sunderland and Whately residents were invited to the South County...


Deerfield to vote on $3.8M for 1888 Building rehab
10-04-2024 3:34 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — A request to use $3.8 million in Community Preservation Act (CPA) money for the historic rehabilitation of the 1888 Building will come before Special Town Meeting voters on Monday.The meeting will be held at Frontier Regional School at 6...


First feature-length film by Haydenville director will highlight five Franklin County towns
09-28-2024 4:00 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — The Whately Diner and Shelburne Falls’ Iron Bridge will soon return to the silver screen — alongside the debut of other Franklin County locations — as a local director prepares to begin filming his first feature-length...


Virtual forum marks progress in battling opioid crisis in western Mass
09-27-2024 6:10 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

With National Recovery Month coming to a close, local agencies and community organizations gathered Thursday to discuss how access to naloxone is one of the keys to addressing the opioid crisis.In a virtual discussion hosted by the Opioid Task Force...


Annual Fall Festival to celebrate Whately’s history, changing of seasons
09-27-2024 9:35 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — With the changing of the seasons comes the Whately Historical Society’s annual Fall Festival to bring residents and visitors together for a family-friendly celebration of autumn and the town’s history.The festival, which has been a tradition...

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