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Bells tolled from Williamsburg to Holyoke in memory of those killed in 1874 dam disaster
The owners of the former St. Catherine's Church in Leeds opened up their bell tower for the "cascade of bells," an event that remembered the victims of the Williamsburg, Massachusetts, dam disaster of 1874. Bells were rung in ten buildings and churches from Wiliamsburg to Holyoke. The sign describes the height of the flood waters.
Five-bedroom home in Hadley sells for $1.1 million
A 3,845-square-foot house built in 2015 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 12 Indian Pipe Drive in Hadley was sold on April 25, 2024. The $1,100,000 purchase price works out to $286 per square foot. This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring five bedrooms and six bathrooms. Outside, the home presents roofing composed of asbestos materials. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The lot size of the property measures an impressive 1.6-acre.
Artist Profile: Declan Thomas
Last week, I sat down with local artist and producer, Declan Thomas. Thomas, who recently graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst has been developing his music career since his time in college. With the latest release of his newest album “Acid Phase,” Thomas has come a long way from his early days as a musician.
Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll making stops around Western Mass
BOSTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - It’s expected to be a pretty jam-packed day for Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll on Thursday as she prepares to make three stops around Western Mass. First, she will visit the Hilltown Community Development Coalition in Chesterfield to announce annual awards through the Community Investment Tax...
In Chesterfield, LG Driscoll discusses community investment tax credit program
Perched off of Main Road, the home of the Hilltown Community Development Corporation sits near the center of town and has long been a force when it comes to supporting the rural communities surrounding it. The private non-profit says since 1981, it has helped some 2,000 business owners, develop and...
Man bought hunting lodge with money stolen from Northampton company, feds say
A Michigan man is facing 29 criminal charges after prosecutors say he defrauded a Northampton construction company of close to $1 million, which he used for personal expenses such as the purchase of a luxury hunting lodge and snowmobiles, acting U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy’s office said in a statement.
May 14, 2024: All Iron Guthries
Monte and Kaliis are with Jordi Herold, Iron Horse co-founder, David Sokol, music editor, Dylan Gaffney, local historian, and Mary Gravel, long-time Iron Horse employee. The iconic music venue in Northampton, The Iron Horse, is on the eve of its long-awaited revival. Returning from a partly COVID-induced hiatus, we’re interested in getting into the history of the beloved establishment with a wide swath of folx who've watched its evolution.
Real Pickles of Greenfield makes its mark with Good Food Award
GREENFIELD — Famed sports writer Grantland Rice once wrote, it’s not “that you won or lost — but how you played the game.”. The same might be said of Real Pickles in Greenfield: It has earned a nationally recognized Good Food Award for its Organic Sauerkraut not just because it’s sumptuous, but also for the environmentally and socially responsible way the company does business.
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