Friday, November 20, 2009
Berkshire Trail loses heat briefly
CUMMINGTON - There was no heat for part of the day Wednesday at Berkshire Trail Elementary School because of a problem with the fuel tank, according to the school principal.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
AMHERST - An amendment designed to relieve some pressure on regional school districts struggling beneath the weight of cuts to state transportation aid passed the state Senate Tuesday night, although questions remained over how those districts would make up for this fiscal year's $18 million cut in transportation funding.
Monday, November 16, 2009
BOSTON - In announcing painful budget cuts last month, Gov. Deval Patrick highlighted the fact local aid - the money cities and towns use to fund schools and emergency services - would not be touched.
Monday, November 2, 2009
WESTHAMPTON - A man who lost control of his truck and struck a utility pole on Loudville Road early Saturday afternoon was trapped inside his vehicle with his two children for 30 minutes while they waited for the utility company to turn off the electricity to the power lines.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
TURKEY SUPPER: The South Deerfield Congregational Church will host a turkey supper Saturday with seatings at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. The menu will include roast turkey, mashed potoates with gravy, stuffing, cranbery sauce, winter squash, rolls beverages and assorted pies. Price is $9 for adults, $3 for children. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended. Call 665-2481.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Over the next four weeks, residents of the seven Hilltowns will have a chance to come together for public meetings aimed at setting priorities for community projects, acquiring grant funding to support them and gathering input from local residents.
