ERVING A male pedestrian on Route 2 was struck by a vehicle and airlifted to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield on Tuesday evening.Erving Police Chief Robert Holst and Erving Fire Chief Philip Wonkka declined to provide identifying information.
HAWLEY The state Department of Agricultural Resources’ mosquito control program that several local towns have opted out of is now being considered by Hawley.While the Selectboard heard opinions from residents in its Tuesday meeting, the board will.
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MONTAGUE After beginning to discuss a recent review of the Montague Police Department this week and last week, the Selectboard is incorporating a public forum on the results as the main agenda item for its May 17 meeting.
The review of the Police Department began late last summer, prompted by national discussion and concern following the highly publicized murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. The review was conducted by two committees one on the department’s relationships and reputation within the community, and the other on policies and practices regarding use of force.
Gill opts out of state-provided mosquito control program
Published: 5/11/2021 4:08:25 PM
GILL The mosquito control program provided through the state Department of Agricultural Resources will not cover Gill, as the Selectboard has opted out, citing concerns related to health and the environment.
An alternative plan, which the town is obligated to provide if it is to opt out of the state’s program, has not been finalized yet. The deadline to provide an alternate plan is May 28, which was extended from May 15.
The key issue for Gill is that the state’s program includes an option for aerial spraying of insecticides if certain viruses are found in local mosquito populations. Several other towns in the area have also objected to this element of the state’s program and have chosen to opt out, including Greenfield, Wendell, Erving and Montague.
Hope & Olive welcomes back moms for Mother’s Day
From left, Nate Carpenter, Fin DeLaCore and Lucy DeLaCore celebrate Mother’s Day at Hope & Olive in Greenfield. STAFF PHOTO/MAX MARCUS
From left, David Levitt, Kirsten Levitt, Christina Lundy and Max Johl celebrate Mother’s Day at Hope & Olive in Greenfield. STAFF PHOTO/MAX MARCUS
Published: 5/9/2021 5:44:34 PM
GREENFIELD Mother’s Day brunch is typically one of the bigger holidays for Hope & Olive. This year, it was a return to normal for the restaurant, in some ways.
“Serving food on plates is what we do best. We are very happy to be back at it,” said Jim Zaccara, one of the co-owners of Hope & Olive.