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Sunderland receives $195K grant to study, design multi-use trail from Whately to Amherst
07-17-2024 9:26 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — With a $195,090 MassTrails grant, visions of people walking and biking on the Norwottuck North Shared-Use Path from Whately to Amherst are one step closer to becoming a reality.Alongside a $76,840 match from Sunderland, which is the lead...

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Frontier Regional School Committee backs existing homeschooler policy for extracurricular activities
10-25-2024 1:31 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — After hearing from more than a dozen speakers earlier this month, as well as submitted written comments, Frontier Regional School’s policy regarding homeschooler participation in extracurricular activities will remain the...


Deerfield Town Meeting voters OK $3.8M for 1888 Building while St. James Church draws discussion
10-21-2024 12:00 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — With $3.8 million in Community Preservation Act money approved, the 1888 Building rehabilitation project can move forward.While the big-ticket project was approved with no discussion, it was a housekeeping article regarding the St. James...


Deerfield Town Meeting voters OK $3.8M for 1888 Building while St. James Church draws discussion
10-10-2024 6:53 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — With $3.8 million in Community Preservation Act money approved, the 1888 Building rehabilitation project can move forward.While the big-ticket project was approved with no discussion, it was a housekeeping article regarding the St. James...


Goats at ServiceNet group home in Deerfield prove to be therapeutic for residents
10-03-2024 5:10 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

Larry, Moe and Curly are settling in at ServiceNet’s group home and are embracing their role not as a comedic trio, but as therapy professionals.The three Alpine goats, named after The Three Stooges, are providing residents with emotional support and...


Julie Caswell: Vote ‘yes’ on CPA funding to restore, upgrade 1888 Building
10-03-2024 5:10 PM

I am writing to encourage all Deerfield residents to vote “yes” at the Oct. 7 Town Meeting at 6 p.m. to approve spending Community Preservation Act funds to restore and rehabilitate the historic 1888 Building (the old Grammar School on the corner of...


Lili Dwight: Deerfield — Finish housekeeping on senior housing
10-03-2024 5:10 PM

I write to urge my fellow Deerfield residents to vote “yes” on Article 6 at our Special Town Meeting on Oct. 7. This is the final housekeeping step to create senior housing in Deerfield. The vote is not for or against senior housing — we already...


Deerfield Selectboard planning forum on Tree House Brewing Co. noise complaints
09-30-2024 12:52 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — Residents will be invited to discuss Tree House Brewing Co. at a November community forum as town officials determine how to best address noise complaints stemming from the brewery’s concerts.In a brief discussion Sept. 18, the...


Deerfield Academy to offer free tuition to families earning less than $150K
09-30-2024 12:50 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — A new financial aid initiative announced by Deerfield Academy will see all qualifying families earning less than $150,000 pay $0 in tuition and fees at the private school.The move, announced publicly by the school last week alongside an...


$76K in grants supporting new stretchers, stair chair for South County EMS
09-30-2024 12:48 PM

Staff Report

SOUTH DEERFIELD — With the help of two grants, South County EMS is able to replace some of its aging equipment with new, modern stretchers, alongside a replacement stair chair.South County EMS received a $71,428 Federal Emergency Management Agency...


Deerfield residents weigh in on 1888 Building designs
09-30-2024 12:45 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — With just under a month until the project comes before voters at a special Town Meeting, residents got a chance to offer feedback on design concepts for the 1888 Building’s adaptive reuse and rehabilitation.Voters will be asked at a...


Deerfield town administrator retires from longtime career; search begins for replacement
09-19-2024 2:26 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — With nearly three decades total in municipal experience and more than 20 years in Deerfield, Friday, Sept. 6, marked the end of a longstanding public servant’s career.Deerfield Town Administrator Kayce Warren has officially said goodbye to...


State climate chief hears from area farmers on putting climate-resilient methods into practice
09-19-2024 2:22 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — Two local farms opened their doors to Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer on Monday morning to talk about the challenges brought on by climate change, as well as opportunities for future investments in the industry.The state’s first-ever climate...


Deerfield Selectboard to investigate noise complaints at Tree House Brewing Co.
09-13-2024 9:19 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — As Tree House Brewing Co.’s concert season comes to a close this week, the town is preparing to work with the company to plan for 2025 as noise complaints to Town Hall have increased.Several residents appeared before the Deerfield...


Petition to improve South Deerfield intersection makes progress
09-09-2024 10:47 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — Months after two residents gathered more than 220 signatures, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will take a look at how it can improve the intersection of Routes 5 and 10, North Main Street and Mill Village...


Horse burial prompts questions in South Deerfield
09-09-2024 10:45 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — After a horse burial raised neighborhood concerns on Kelleher Drive this summer, town officials were unable to take any direct action to address the matter, as Deerfield lacks bylaws regarding the burial of farm animals.The burial...


Frontier School Committee declines to dedicate volleyball court to longtime coach Sean MacDonald
09-09-2024 10:45 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — Citing precedent set last year, the Frontier School Committee has declined to dedicate its volleyball court to longtime coach Sean MacDonald, who retired after the 2023-24 school year, capping off 21 years and a whole slew of...


CPA panel approves $3.8M for 1888 Building rehab
09-09-2024 10:44 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — A request to use $3.8 million in CPA funds for the 1888 Building’s renovation will go before voters at an October special Town Meeting after the Community Preservation Committee unanimously approved the spending on Aug. 26.The town...


Plumber Frank Marchand’s real job: Lifting others up until the end
09-09-2024 10:42 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — While a nine-year battle with colon cancer and more than 130 chemotherapy treatments would keep most people from working their day job and giving back to the community, Frank Marchand opted to look on the brighter side.Even as he...


With estimated $8.5M price tag, Deerfield takes second run at 1888 Building restoration
08-22-2024 11:31 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — With a request for $3.8 million in Community Preservation Act funding on the table, the town made its pitch for the renovation of the 1888 Building to the Community Preservation Committee on Aug. 14.Led by Select Board Chair Tim Hilchey...


Museum consortium to invest $600K in training to promote careers in the field
08-22-2024 11:31 AM

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

Member institutions of Museums10, a consortium of 10 museums located across the Pioneer Valley, are investing more than $600,000 into professional training development for staff members and student interns to promote career advancement in the museum...

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