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HATFIELD — More than 20 year of service by a Hatfield resident to those living with chronic mental illness, development disabilities and autism is leading to his recognition by the state Legislature.Shawn Robinson, director of vocational services at...

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SHUTESBURY — After a series of amendments and nearly three hours of discussion and debate, a new wetlands protection bylaw is in place in Shutesbury, adopted without a sentence that some interpreted as giving developers veto power over certain...

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SHUTESBURY — A special Town Meeting that includes a revised wetlands protection bylaw to replace one adopted in 1987 is being postponed to next week due to Tuesday’s snowstorm.The seven-article warrant, which also has various spending items, will be...

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HADLEY — Painted yellow just like the town’s fire engines, the Hadley A-I ambulance is ready to head out to some medical calls in town, with the EMTs on board offering basic life support to patients.During a brief ceremony at the 15 East St. public...

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HADLEY — For the first time in the town’s history, a municipally run ambulance service will begin handling some medical calls in town on Monday.At 10 a.m., a dedication ceremony will take place at the public safety complex, 15 East St., as the Hadley...

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HATFIELD — A sharing of resources between The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and the company that is buying its 97 North Hatfield Road warehouse, including temporary storage and cross docking, will ensure food pantries and meal sites throughout...

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AMHERST — Playwright Annie Baker’s feature film directorial debut, featuring location shoots in Amherst, Hadley and Leverett in summer 2022, will be shown at the 61st annual New York City Film Festival this fall.The festival, running from Sept. 29 to...

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AMHERST — The town will get approximately $5.5 million, including $700,000 annually for emergency medical and fire service, under the terms of a new five-year strategic partnership deal announced Wednesday.The deal, which is retroactive to July 1,...

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HATFIELD — Potential contested races for the Select Board and Board of Health for the next three years, and the office of town clerk, are developing for the May 16 town election.Residents who want to seek elective office have a week left before the...

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HADLEY — A forum to discuss legislative avenues for health freedom and the number of deaths in Massachusetts following the rollout of COVID vaccines is being held Saturday at the Hadley Library, 50 Middle St.The Northampton Area COVID Truth and Action...

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AMHERST — A $1.7 million project to make the North Amherst Library accessible, offer bathrooms for patrons and have a room for community functions, begins with a ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday.Town officials will be on hand for the 11 a.m. event...