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MONTAGUE — The deadline for submitting public comment regarding FirstLight Hydro Generating Co.’s relicensing settlement has been extended to May 26, according to a Federal Register notice published last week.FirstLight, which previously submitted its...

TURNERS FALLS — Emergency responders from roughly 15 agencies unified under the Western Massachusetts Technical Rescue Team for a day of dive training and equipment testing in Turners Falls on Tuesday.Response vehicles from municipalities across...

Gill census, dog registration forms mailedGILL — Gill’s census and dog registration forms were mailed in early January.Dog registration forms, along with a copy of the dog’s rabies vaccination and payment, can be dropped off in the drop box, mailed,...

MONTAGUE — Town Administrator Steve Ellis outlined recreation investments, particularly relating to improved Connecticut River access, being proposed by FirstLight Hydro Generating Co. during Monday’s Selectboard meeting, although the board abstained...

Public forum reviews Northfield Open Space and Recreation Plan, comment period open An action plan map from the Northfield Open Space and Recreation Plan highlights priorities identified by the Open Space Committee and Recreation Commission. These include providing land protection and estate planning information to landowners; providing updated trail maps; furthering opportunities for stewardship volunteers and educational events; and promoting the Pioneer Valley Regional School Land Management...

Montague to push for greater recreation investment from FirstLight FirstLight Hydro Generating Co. manages several riverfront parks in Montague. Here paddlers navigate the Connecticut River during the fall. STAFF FILE PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ FirstLight operates three power-generating facilities on the local stretch of the Connecticut River — two hydro-electric dams in Turners Falls, one pictured, and a hydro-pump facility at Northfield Mountain. STAFF FILE PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ Related stories MONTAGUE �...