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Nonconforming zoning change, 5% budget increase on Southwick warrant Tuesday
SOUTHWICK — When Town Meeting convenes at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Southwick Regional School, residents will not only be asked to approve the town’s fiscal 2025 budget and the annual allocation to the regional school district, but they will also be asked to sign off on an outdoor installation at the town library, lake dredging, and a zoning bylaw related to nonconforming uses of businesses and residences.
104th Fighter Wing warns of taxiway construction’s impact on public
The $32 million enlargement and rebuilding of Taxiway B South at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport will result in additional, but temporary, jet noise south of the airfield. Work on the Taxiway B South is expected to last into the fall and result in a paved area that’s wider and safer for both military and civilian aircraft.
Community Calendar May 13 - June 23
Torrington’s Nutmeg Ballet presents Graduation Performances featuring music by Leo Delibes from 6:30-8 pm. 58 Main Street. (860)-482-4413. The Norwalk Library hosts a Poetry Café from 6-6:45 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring poems to read with the theme of “mother”. 9 Greenwoods Rd East. (860)-542-5075.
Tullar Farm: Incredible historic compound estate on 67± park-like acres
Elyse Harney Morris and Lauren Molk of Elyse Harney Real Estate offer a most unusual property—a gorgeous park-like estate with breathtaking views, a great location, and inviting historic homes.
Mass. weather: Hail possible in the Berkshires during Tuesday night thunderstorms
Berkshire County could experience hail, gusty winds and heavy rain during thunderstorms that are expected to reach the region Tuesday night, according to National Weather Service forecasters. There is a 30% chance of precipitation after 3 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to the weather service. Less than a tenth of an...
Berkshire region real estate sales
4 Edmunds Street #M102: Jean V Morin Nt and Jean V. Morin of Adams to William M. Gracyk, $165,000 on 05/01/2024. 18 Victory Street: Alexandra Management LLC of Adams to Herion Karbunara, $30,000 on 04/29/2024. Becket. 74 S Cove Road: James E. Laramy and Holly E. Desantis of Becket to...
MassDOT to meet with town officials about Brookside Road bridge closure, residents issue concerns
Great Barrington — Engineers from the state’s Department of Transportation will be meeting with town officials for a meeting concerning the closed bridge on Brookside Road on Wednesday, May 22. The bridge was unexpectedly closed by MassDOT on May 2 after a routine inspection. According to MassDOT spokesperson...
Hampden County native training for Miles For Mary 5K Run in honor of late sister
WESTFIELD, Mass. — Kate Malone is training for the Miles For Mary 5K Run on Sunday. Kate Malone is training for the Miles For Mary 5K Run this Sunday at Stanley Park in Westfield. The run is in a honor of her late sister Mary Malone Regan, who passed...
Southwick dog park proposal gaining supporters, logo, social media page
SOUTHWICK — Since a former volunteer firefighter proposed building a dog park in town last fall, a “small army” of dog owners and dog lovers have volunteered to help steer the project to completion. “We now have a small army of volunteers to help put this together,”...
Galdós-Shapiro, teacher suing over ‘Gender Queer’ investigation, makes multiple allegations in lawsuit
Great Barrington — The five-month-long saga over the Police Department’s warrantless investigation of a teacher over a copy of “Gender Queer” will now play out in a courtroom. Arantzazú Zuzene Galdós-Shapiro, the teacher investigated in the “Gender Queer” police investigation at W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School, filed a civil rights lawsuit in the United States District Court on Tuesday, May 14.
Softball Scoreboard for May 17: Sofia Holden racks up 15 strikeouts, Amherst wins fifth straight
Sofia Holden fueled Amherst softball to a narrow victory over Westfield Tech, 2-1 on Friday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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