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Photo: Town eyes better communications in storm emergencies

Westhampton eyes better communications in storm emergencies

Following a public meeting last month on emergency management practices, town officials say they will work on improving communications during weather emergencies and will set up a daytime warming center at Westhampton Elementary School.

Photo: That magical sound

Hatfield's Joyful Ringers ready to make a magical holiday sound Sunday

HATFIELD - On a recent frosty evening, the 11 members of the Joyful Ringers choir were setting up for rehearsal at the First Congregational Church on Main Street. They lined up several tables and covered them with cloth pads. They opened a set of red velvet-lined cases and carefully took out their instruments. They pulled on white cotton gloves and flexed their fingers and wrists. For 15 years, the Ringers have been treating audiences to the singular sounds of English handbell music. Their holiday concert, a highlight of Hatfield's annual Luminarium event scheduled for Sunday at 6:30 p.m., is a labor of love for choir members.

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