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Annual fundraising drive supports land conservation in western Mass
Five regional conservation groups are hosting the seventh annual "Give Back to the Land Day" fundraising drive on April 7 in hopes of raising at least $100,000 to support efforts to protect forests,…
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5mPioneer Valley forestland: 1,200-plus acres across six towns permanently conserved
AMHERST — More than 1,200 acres of forestland throughout the region, including over 200 acres in Pelham, Westhampton and Williamsburg, are being donated to the Kestrel and Mount Grace land trusts for permanent conservation by an affiliate of The Lyme Timber Company. The timberland properties are on 12 parcels that Lyme bought from W.D. Cowls […]
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5mAmherst gets $175K boost to reenvision Hampshire College campus
AMHERST — MassDevelopment is providing Amherst a $175,000 grant to support the future redevelopment of Hampshire College’s land and continue an ongoing zoning study on the approximately 860-acre campus. The money supplements a $75,000 grant MassDevelopment awarded in May, through its Real Estate Services Technical Assistance Program, that is going toward technical assistance for the […]
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5mComic book fans, unite: Ninth Western Massachusetts Comic Book Show coming to Franklin County Fairgrounds
The Western Massachusetts Comic Book Show is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Wisdom Way fairgrounds in Greenfield.
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3mCommittee considers Mill Brook Crossing sign ideas
ATHOL – The Parking Benefits District Oversight Committee voted Tuesday night to explore a hybrid design for a new Mill Brook Crossing sign after reviewing several proposals for the project. Director of Planning and Community Development Eric Smith presented two options from Lyman Signs for the entrance to the plaza. Both included an electronic display, […]
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4mFranklin Tech celebrates 50th anniversary with attractions and sporting events
TURNERS FALLS — A carnival type atmosphere blanketed the Franklin County Technical School campus on Saturday, as the school celebrated its 50th anniversary with an assortment of fun activities and sporting events. “Obviously it’s a good turnout,” Franklin Tech Athletic Director/Dean of Students Joe Gamache said. “We have a lot of volunteer support between the […]