Ralean Bridgman, Smith Vocational graduate

TUCSON, Ariz. - Ralean Bridgman, 88, passed away in Tucson, Ariz., on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.

Born Dec. 16, 1923, in West Chesterfield, she was the daughter of the late Elmer L. and Alta (Cressy) Todd.

Donations sought for Chesterfield's 250th

chesterfield - Incorporated in 1762, the town of Chesterfield will celebrate its 250th birthday in July. The week of July 1 has been set aside as the week the town will mark this milestone.

The 10-member 250th Anniversary Committee has been working since 2010 to plan for the event.

Division 3 wrestling: Ben Galica of Hampshire Regional wins sectional title

NORTHFIELD - Hampshire Regional senior Ben Galica added another win to his already impressive season Saturday, as he earned his first championship at the Western Massachusetts Division 3 Wrestling Tournament at Pioneer Valley.

Cellphone tower proposal faces Chesterfield meeting

CHESTERFIELD - Plans to erect a cellphone tower on private land off Bagg Road have raised concerns of residents who say the structure would detract from the town's historic character.

Frankie Weir, Nate Ghareeb pile up wins for Hampshire Regional wrestling

WESTHAMPTON - Frankie Weir has already wrestled his way into the 100-win club at Hampshire Regional. With a strong postseason, teammate Nate Ghareeb can do the same.

Chesterfield makes plans for Green Communities grant

CHESTERFIELD - With its new state designation as a Green Community, town officials have narrowed down ideas for how to use the $140,000 grant accompanying the designation.

Chesterfield sculptor aids Springfield revitalization

SPRINGFIELD - One afternoon last week, a man got up from his chair outside the downtown Springfield offices of the Internal Revenue Service, tucked his accordion-style file folder under his arm and walked a few feet to a large assemblage of rusted metal arranged on the wall, all tools and hardware arranged in a rough starburst pattern.