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SHELBURNE Revisions to zoning bylaws, a decision to join the Pioneer Valley Mosquito Control District and a pollinator sanctuary petition article are among items to be addressed at Annual Town Meeting on Saturday. Taking place at the.
Retired cop, teacher seeks Selectboard seat in Charlemont
Residents vote at the Charlemont Fire Station during the 2020 town election. This year’s election will also be held at the Fire Station, on Tuesday from noon to 7 p.m. Staff File Photo/PAUL FRANZ
Published: 5/24/2021 3:11:58 PM
CHARLEMONT Should retired police officer and substitute teacher Dan Girard be elected to the open seat on the Selectboard during Tuesday’s town election, the 71-year-old hopes to work on attracting people to town and ensuring its post-pandemic recovery.
“I think we’re in for some hard times, but I think the town has the chance to be upwardly mobile over the next few years,” Girard said of his reason for running. “There’s a lot of tax burden that goes on homeowners. We need to find something that helps so that we’re not pushing out families who can’t afford to stay here.”
West County Notebook: May 6, 2021
The Senior Center, located in the Masonic building at 7 Main St. in Shelburne Falls, serves residents of Shelburne, Buckland and Ashfield. Staff File Photo/Paul Franz
Published: 5/5/2021 4:31:26 PM
Bridge of Flowers plant sale returns May 15
SHELBURNE FALLS Although the Bridge of Flowers remains closed to the public, the traditional plant sale will be held Saturday, May 15, at the Baptist Lot, at the corner of Main and Water streets, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will go on rain or shine.
COVID-19 health safety guidelines will be followed, with attendees being asked to practice social distancing and wear masks. Volunteers will help inform visitors of protocols and traffic patterns.
BUCKLAND Although there were no contested races on the ballot for the annual town election on Tuesday, voters ratified by ballot a debt exclusion approved at the 2018 Annual Town Meeting.The election saw 158 voters cast their ballots out of a.