Students at Chester Elementary enjoy ‘fruits’ of their labor
CHESTER — Students at Chester Elementary School were excited to eat their vegetables at school lunch before Thanksgiving, said Vanna Maffuccio, their school principal.
New deer technician at Huntington weigh station loves her job
HUNTINGTON — Some hunters checking their deer at the weigh station in the parking lot of 22 E. Main St. outside of B&D’s the first week of shotgun season were surprised to meet MassWildlife technician Kalina Flood of Worthington at the scale in place of stewardship biologist Jacob Morris-Siegel, who manned the station for the past 16 years.
After lull, reports of sick raccoons tick up in the area
SOUTHWICK — While the reports of raccoons acting strange, often walking in circles, and appearing lethargic began to drop in mid-September, there has been an uptick in reports over the last three weeks, but it’s not rabies, it’s canine distemper.
Southwick Select Board approves full-time town planner position
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board approved hosting a Special Town Meeting in January and converting the town planner position from part-time to full-time during its meeting Monday night.
Westfield councilor opposes lithium battery storage
WESTFIELD — During public participation at the City Council meeting Dec. 9, Councilor Dan Allie spoke about the Department of Public Utilities hearing at Westfield State University on Dec. 5 to consider exempting Jupiter Power, LLC. from the city’s zoning regulations for a lithium battery energy storage system on Medeiros Way. He also announced his intention to make a motion to have the council consider a resolution opposing the project.
Westfield City Council allocates $245K toward Powdermill Dam rehab project
WESTFIELD — The project to raise the height of the “high hazard” Powdermill Dam is one step closer to being started after the City Council approved allocating $245,094 for its design and permitting on Monday night.