Lawrence Plain News Today

This special "E&P Reports," is part of the new initiative we call "The Local News Media Road Show,” produced in partnership with the Rebuild Local News Coalition, where we explore the local communities that have experienced the loss of local news coverage, and how the disappearance of local, authoritative, independent journalism has affected the residents, businesses and overall culture of the citizens whove lost their "voice." In this episode, we travel to St. Law...

Changing reins: Immigrant farmhand-turned-manager to become owner of Hadley farm Rosendo Santizo, an employee of Winter Moon Roots who will be buying the organization from founder, Michael Docter, moves carrots into storage units in Hadley. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS Michael Docter works with Rosendo Santizo, an employee of Winter Moon Roots, to move carrots into a storage unit. Docter, the founder of the farm, is selling it to Santizo, a long-time employee. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS Michael Docte...