‘We’re everywhere but we’re not seen for who we actually are’:Indigenous portraits on display at Athol Public Library
Chimaway Lopez (of the Chumash people) on the Amherst College Sanctuary Trail Pond in Amherst. Contributed photo/SARA K. LYONS
Denise Sundown (Mohawk 6 Nations, Bear Clan), Sheldon Sundown (Seneca Nation, Turtle Clan), and Sophia Sundown (Mohawk 6 Nations, Bear Clan). Sheldon served as the event emcee at the 38th Annual UMass Powwow in Amherst. Contributed photo/SARA K. LYONS
Caroline Collazo (of the Nipmuc people) at home in Springfield. “Our regalia tells a story of our tribe and homeland. But within our hearts is the story of why we never forget.” Contributed photo/SARA K. LYONS
Bulletin Board: Turners Falls/FC Tech baseball and softball to tangle in primetime May 14
Staff Reports
The battle for the Powertown will take place in primetime this spring.
Turners Falls High School will host Franklin County Technical School in varsity baseball and softball on May 14 at the Bourdeau Fields Complex. Baseball will begin at 6 p.m. while softball is set for a 7 p.m. first pitch.
In the bottom of the second inning in both varsity games, Turners Falls will “pass the hat” to collect money for the Food Bank of Western Mass. Fans are permitted to attend the games, but masks are required and they must be socially distanced from other families.
Editorial: Monday Shorts: Wilson’s back on the radar
Architect’s rendering of the new façade for the Wilson’s Department Store block, should Green Fields Market move into the space. Contributed drawing
Published: 5/2/2021 3:58:29 PM
Here are some brief thoughts on recent happenings in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region.
Probably a lot of readers would like to see a new sign on the Wilson’s block so they could move on from the sad reminder of their late, favorite department store. So it was welcome news that the Franklin Community Co-op’s Green Fields Market is revisiting its plan to expand into the former Wilson’s Department Store, plans that were disrupted once the COVID-19 pandemic hit over a year ago. At that time, the grocery even shared an architect’s rendering of a new facade, showing brickwork that harkened back to its 1876 roots and decorative dentil molding that may be hidden under the modern panels.
New internship program at Turners Falls High School helps students explore health care
From left, Raygan Pendriss, Jillian Reynolds, Nikolas Martin, Cady Wozniak and Ricky Pareja are among the students participating in Turners Falls High School’s new health care internship program. STAFF PHOTO/MAX MARCUS
Published: 4/28/2021 5:01:05 PM
TURNERS FALLS A new internship program at Turners Falls High School for students interested in health care professions launched with its first class of six students this year, and is expected to grow in the years to come.
The program, which is administered by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), covers the students’ four high school years, and culminates with a 100-hour internship during their senior year.
Montague’s marijuana revenue to fund police training, school counseling
253 Farmacy on Millers Falls Road is currently the only marijuana company paying impact fees to Montague, although more expect to open in the next two years. Staff File Photo/PAUL FRANZ
Published: 4/14/2021 4:46:20 PM
MONTAGUE Marijuana revenue will likely fund at least three new programs in next year’s town budget, including police training, school counseling and adult education programs.
Montague receives an “impact fee” from each marijuana-related business operating in town. Already there is one such company, 253 Farmacy, a retailer and grower that opened on Millers Falls Road in 2019. Three others, including two growers, are in the process of opening.