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By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — In the 10 years since coming to work at Prospect Meadow Farm, one farmhand who began earning a paycheck for completing regular tasks at the site has graduated to become a job coach, welcoming new farmhands to the therapeutic vocational...

By EMILY THURLOW

HATFIELD — As a volunteer for several organizations, president of her high school class and a student leader on Student Council, Hadley Szynal has been active in her service to others.Her understanding of the power of giving and compassion stems from...

HATFIELD — Smith Academy officially sent off its 23 graduates from the Class of 2023 in an indoor ceremony at the school on Friday night. The 2023 class officers were Hadley Szynal, president; Charlotte Cavanaugh, vice president; and Story Goldman,...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — Potential for more flooding and other impacts from climate change will be issues addressed during the process of developing a comprehensive plan for Hatfield.“Hatfield 2040: A Vision to Protect, Prepare and Prosper” is a two-year project...

By KYLE GRABOWSKI

Judy Stong earned her way to the 2023 Division 1 women’s lacrosse national championship game as much as Northwestern or Boston College.The Hatfield native was one of three officials selected to administer the rules at the highest level of women’s...

By KYLE GRABOWSKI

HADLEY — Maggie Potter may as well have waved a wand.The Hopkins Academy infielder conjured magic to help the Golden Hawks defeat Lee in the Western Massachusetts Class D softball quarterfinals on Monday. The second-seeded Golden Hawks trailed No. 7...

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

HATFIELD — When U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern spoke in front of the crowd at Prospect Meadow Farms in Hatfield on Friday, he couldn’t help but to compare it to the halls of Congress in Washington, D.C.“Everyone’s so happy, and the reason everyone’s so happy...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — Voters approved a $1.25 million Proposition 2½ general budget override that will preserve and in some cases expand services in Hatfield, including educational opportunities at both Smith Academy and the Hatfield Elementary School, at...

The town of Hatfield is losing three long-serving and well-respected members of our local government. Brian Moriaty has served as both a School Committee member as well as a Select Board member for more than 20 years. Joe Lavalle has been town...

New exhibit from longstanding artistNORTHAMPTON — William Baczek Fine Arts is paying tribute to one of its most senior artists, Larry Preston, with a six-week solo exhibit of new still life oil paintings.Preston, a Worcester native who as a teenager...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — Three candidates, each of whom sees a need to enhance Hatfield’s tax base while preserving its small town vibe, are running for a position on the Select Board at Tuesday’s town election.The contest between Kerry E. Flaherty, Gregory J....

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — Residents gave near unanimous support to a $1.25 million Proposition 2½ general override at annual Town Meeting Tuesday, authorizing the additional town spending that will also need to be approved by voters at town elections next week.At a...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — Town Meeting on Tuesday will begin a process to determine whether existing school and town services and staffing levels will remain in place and be enhanced, or whether significant cuts will have to be made.Two operating budgets, one at...

By E LARY GROSSMAN

Voters in the town of Hatfield are being asked to support a Proposition 2½ budget override at the Town Meeting on May 9 and town election on Tuesday, May 16. A majority vote is required at both to pass the override.The 1980 state law automatically...

By KYLE GRABOWSKI

GRANBY – Smith Academy starter Griffin Smiarowski stared down Granby hitters unflinchingly for seven innings. He struck out seven and didn’t walk any in a four-hit shutout Wednesday, as the Falcons capitalized on one Granby mistake in a 1-0 win.“I'll...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — Hatfield public schools next fall could either add programming and staff to its two buildings, or reduce services and the number employees, depending on the outcome of a $1.25 million Proposition’s 2½ general override that will first come...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — The town election on May 16 will feature contested elections for three-year seats on the Select Board and Board of Health, and the three-year position as town clerk.With nomination forms due late last month, the ballot will feature a...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — A $1.26 million Proposition 2½ general override to support and improve town and school services will be brought to voters at both Town Meeting and the town election next month.At a joint meeting with the Finance Committee on Monday, the...

By Scott Merzbach

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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HATFIELD — A West Dover, Vermont, man and a North Adams man were arrested on weapons charges after the vehicle they were traveling in on Interstate 91 was stopped Wednesday, according to State Police.Samuel Roman Cruz, 35, of West Dover, was arrested...