North County Notebook: July 1, 2021 >Puzzles available on Saturday
NORTHFIELD Dickinson Memorial Library will host its next Pick Up a Puzzle Day on Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
The ongoing event, which is free and open to all, features dozens of used puzzles for both children and adults. Enter through the back door of the library at 115 Main St., then head down the hall to the community room.
For more information, visit northfieldpubliclibrary.org/friends-of-the-library or email friendsofdml01360@gmail.com.
Route 142 to be closed for work at railroad crossing
NORTHFIELD Route 142 will be closed Wednesday, July 7, and Thursday, July 8, due to maintenance on the railroad crossing, according to a post on the town website.
Northfield Drive-In film series pairs with ‘Tails and Tales’ summer reading program
“The Princess Bride” is shown last summer at the Northfield Drive-In as part of a film series spearheaded by Libraries in the Woods in the theme of “Fairy Tales and Fantasy.” This year’s film series is tied to the summer reading program theme “Tails and Tales.” Staff File Photo/PAUL FRANZ
Lisa Prolman, an assistant librarian at the Greenfield Public Library, center, and her son, Ben Mazzola, and Mo Spear wait for “The Princess Bride” to start at the Northfield Drive-In in July 2020. “The Princess Bride” was part of a film series spearheaded by Libraries in the Woods in the theme of “Fairy Tales and Fantasy.” This year’s film series is tied to the summer reading program theme “Tails and Tales.” Staff Photo/PAUL FRANZ
WHATELY Frederick Baron was victorious in the only contested race in Tuesday’s town election, overtaking incumbent Frederick Orloski for a three-year Select Board term by more than 100 votes.Baron received 193 votes to Orloski’s 86.Baron, who is.
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Baron received 193 votes compared to Orloski’s 86.
Baron, who is also a Finance Committee member, said he was “heartened” by the community’s response.
The new Selectboard member said he is ready to “jump right into it,” as Whately’s Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 15.
“I better get ready for that,” Baron said. “Beyond that, I need to get up to speed on everything else.”
Baron said he is excited to get into the job and try to help Whately continue to grow.
“I will work hard and figure out how best to move the town forward,” Baron said.
NORTHFIELD For the first time in two decades, Dickinson Memorial Library will have a new director come July, following the retirement of Deb Kern.The Selectboard interviewed and hired Misha Storm, current director of the Leverett Library, to take.