HOLLAND — During its Jan. 2 joint meeting with the Lake Oversight Committee, the Holland Board of Selectmen reviewed McClure Engineering’s recent report on the condition of Hamilton Res...
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Tantasqua Regional School District was recently awarded a $10,000 Safe and Supportive Schools grant.

The grant was formally accepted by the Tantasqua Regional School Committee during its Dec...
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HOLLAND — After discussion across multiple meetings, the Planning Board approved the site plan for Canna Mountain’s proposed cannabis establishment on Mashapaug Road at its Dec. 12 meet...
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BRIMFIELD — There has been some reorganizing in the coordination of the Wreaths Across America event at Brimfield Cemetery.

At the Sept. 25 Selectboard meeting, Veterans Service Offic...
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HOLLAND — Holland Congregational Church will host its annual free Thanksgiving dinner event on Sunday, Nov. 19, at Holland Elementary School, the parish recently announced.

The event,...
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HOLLAND — During its Oct. 24 meeting, the Planning Board hosted a public hearing for residents to ask questions about Canna Mountain’s special permit application for a cannabis establis...
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HOLLAND — The Holland Wales Baseball Softball League hosted its second annual Fall Fest on Sept. 30 at Hitchcock Park. 

HOLLAND — The Second Annual Fall Fest will kick off Saturday, Sept. 30 at Hitchcock Park on 27 Sturbridge Rd. Sponsored by the Holland Wales Baseball Softball League, the festivities will beg...
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BRIMFIELD — Brimfield Winery will present the fourth annual Pioneer Valley Brimfield Blues Festival on Saturday, Aug. 26, featuring a “powerhouse” lineup of woman leads.

Pe...
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BRIMFIELD — The Brimfield Flea Market can mean different things to different people. To some it’s a potential treasure trove of items that can’t be found anywhere else. To others ...
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WALES — The town of Wales will be having its 261st Olde Home Day on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 2-11 p.m. behind the Wales Elementary School on 41 Main St.

Wales Olde Home Day is a biannual...
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BRIMFIELD — On June 20, the town of Brimfield conducted its annual election.

Town Clerk Debra Fagerstrom explained, “This election was not different from others, with the excepti...
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HOLLAND — Kate Landers defeated Timothy West for Selectboard in the June 13 town election, the only contested race. The other candidates faced no opponents where. Only 217 of Holland’s ...
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BRIMFIELD — The town of Brimfield took a significant step toward shaping its fiscal future on June 12. During the Annual Town Meeting, residents approved an operational budget of $11.2 millio...
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BRIMFIELD — Recently, the town of Brimfield received its structural engineering report back on the assessment of the Town Hall Building and Town Hall Annex Building. The purpose of the inspec...
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HOLLAND — The Annual Town Meeting on May 30 had 89 registered voters in attendance and the warrant items covered mainly budgetary topics.

Of the 24 articles on the warrant, all articl...
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BRIMFIELD — The annual town election will take place on Tuesday, June 20, from noon until 8 p.m. at the Town Hall.

Voters may choose to vote by mail, but must obtain an application to ...
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BRIMFIELD — There’s a new shop on 26 Sturbridge Rd. serving coffee, homemade breads, baked goods from scratch, wraps and sandwiches like the French croque monsieur. Sophie’s Coffe...
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WALES — The annual town election happened on May 24, with 180 ballots cast, or 10.5% of the total registered voters.

John Grasso Jr., was reelected a three-year term on the Select Boar...
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BRIMFIELD — A Special Town Meeting on May 22 unanimously passed the amendment of several flood plain bylaws and acceptance of the new FEMA maps that warranted these changes.

Being fami...
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WALES — The town of Wales recently released their 73-page annual town report, in which the town details accomplishments and changes from various boards and committees.

In a report offe...
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BRIMFIELD — The Special Town Meeting on Monday, May 22, at 5:30 p.m. in Town Hall will vote to amend several flood plain bylaws that could directly impact homeowners and properties.

B...
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BRIMFIELD – The Select Board rescinded the April 24 vote to approve the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and made amendments to several articles.

A new addition to the warrant is that the ...
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Hampden County Sheriff’s Department deputies will soon be equipped with body-worn cameras.

Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi told members of the press of his plans for the installatio...
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BRIMFIELD — The Pioneer Valley Wine Festival received a grant of $2,500 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to be used for year’s festival, which will happen at the Brimfield Winery...
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WALES — The Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary will host an Earth Day event and open house on April 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will provide an opportunity to learn about the sanctuary as wel...
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STURBRIDGE ­— The School Committee met on March 21 to vote on the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget, capital plan, and School Choice numbers.

Bu...
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PALMER — The search for a new superintendent of Palmer Public Schools has been narrowed down to four finalists.

During the March 15 School Committee meeting, Superintendent Search Com...
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WALES — The first pass of the Wales Elementary School fiscal year 2024 (FY24) budget has a 2 percent increase from FY23, but there is a 10 percent decrease in enrollment numbers.

Supe...
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HOLLAND — Holland residents will not have the option for mail-in voting for the June town election, after the Board of Selectmen unanimously voted in favor of opting out.

A public hea...
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BRIMFIELD — The Brimfield Conservation Commission hosted an informational session during its March 8 meeting to discuss the Forest Legacy Program regarding landowners conserving their land wi...
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HOLLAND – The first of two public listening sessions regarding Municipal Vulnerability and Hazard Mitigation Planning (HMP) took place during the Holland Board of Selectmen meeting on Feb. 21...
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BRIMFIELD — Mail in voting will not be an option for the town election in June, after the Brimfield Select Board voted 4-1 in favor of opting out.

Select Board Chair Martin Kelly bega...
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BRIMFIELD – Offering an experience like no other, Capt’n Cod’s Bear Cove brings the magic of creating a stuffed animal friend directly to you.

The Bear Cove was established...
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BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield Select Board hosted a public hearing regarding its proposed Community Development Fund application to the Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Prog...
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SPRINGFIELD – Nearly 30 years since the disappearance and death of 10-year-old Holly Piirainen, the case remains unsolved, but the release of new evidence might uncover someone who knows some...
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WARREN – Seniors in Warren looking for assistance with running errands can look no further as the Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation (QVCDC) provides these services at no cost. ...
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HOLLAND – 2023 has brought new changes and additions for the Holland Community Center, beginning with a new staff that includes Holly Sommers, activities coordinator, Monica Talbot, kitchen m...
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BRIMFIELD – The town will stay the course, at least for now, when it comes to the Police Department’s leadership.

The topic of where to take police services and the chief’s...
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HOLLAND – American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds will be used on two projects in Holland after the Board of Selectmen provided unanimous approval.

During the Jan. 17 Board of Selectmen...
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BRIMFIELD – Following a joint investigation, local and state officials determined that a space heater was to blame for a fire that killed one man on Dec. 22.

Brimfield Fire Chief Don C...
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HOLLAND – To update the town of Holland’s Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and to complete its first Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) planning process, residents are being asked t...
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BRIMFIELD – On Dec. 17, Wreaths Across America Brimfield Cemetery placed remembrance wreaths on veterans’ graves in honor of National Wreaths Across America Day. Every year on the Satur...
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HOLLAND – The town of Holland will be participating in National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 17.

Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization was founded by Morril...
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WALES – Rapid deterioration of the existing bridge on Holland Road has led to the need for a replacement.

On Nov. 30, a Special Town Meeting took place in the Wales Elementary School ...
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BRIMFIELD – Records dating back nearly 300 years will soon be preserved after the town of Brimfield was approved for the Roving Archivist Program.

On Nov. 10, Town Clerk Debra Fagerst...
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WALES – The Wales Historical Commission was awarded $98,000 from the Massachusetts Rural and Small-Town Development Fund. The commission applied for the Community One Stop for Growth Grant ba...
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HOLLAND – Holland residents will have a $13.09 per $1,000 fiscal year 2023 (FY23) tax rate – a decrease from the FY22 $15.54 tax rate.

The Select Board and Board of Assessors ho...
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HAMPDEN COUNTY – Ask many of the local town clerks if the number of voters participating in the Nov. 8 election met expectations and you’ll likely get the same answer – no, but in...
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HARDWICK – After weeks of public hearings, Board of Selectmen (BOS) meetings and a citizens’ petition, registered voters might become the deciding factor on the proposal that has been l...
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HOLLAND – The Stevens Brook Sichol Community Forest is officially open to the public following a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 2.

About 30 people gathered for the unveiling of the el...
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HOLLAND – On Nov. 2, state Sen. Ryan Fattman presented a $50,000 check to the town of Holland to be used for public safety.

The $50,000 was an earmark that Fattman secured through the...
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BRIMFIELD – Could the sheriff be coming to Brimfield?

In Brimfield, where the town’s police force will soon be without a chief, the Board of Selectman is initiating the task of v...
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WALES – The Wales Community Food Pantry is seeking donations with a fundraising goal of $30,000 to continue providing food and care to the community. The pantry serves residents in Wales, Bri...
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HOLLAND – The Holland Wales Baseball/Softball League recently hosted its first Fall Fest at Hitchcock Field. 

BRIMFIELD – A new member will be joining the Brimfield School Committee after being appointed during a joint meeting with the Select Board on Sept. 26.

School Committee members Jennif...
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HOLLAND – As part of Massachusetts’ Walktoberfest 2022, the town of Holland will offer a one-mile guided, historical walk through the Quinebaug Woods, a Trustees of Reservation property...
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BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield Community Partnership hosted its Craft & Harvest Festival at Brimfield Auction Acres on Sept. 24. 

FISKDALE – The Tantasqua Regional School Committee met to host their first meeting of the 2022 school year on Sept. 20.

The meeting kicked off with many principals from the district ex...
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BRIMFIELD – Tensions are running high between the Brimfield Building Committee and the Select Board after major decisions have been made regarding the committee, their spending and ongoing wo...
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BRIMFIELD – Current and upcoming projects in Brimfield were discussed during the Sept. 12 Select Board meeting.

One of the ongoing projects in town has been the construction of a hand...
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WILBRAHAM – Finance Committee Chair Marc Ducey asked the Board of Selectmen to add an article to the Special Town Meeting warrant calling for a tax rate reduction.

Ducey explained tha...
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HOLLAND – The Holland Select Board unanimously approved the request to use Hitchcock Field for a “Fall Fest’’ during their Sept. 6 meeting.

The request was brought f...
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BRIMFIELD – For three years, The Brimfield Community Partnership has hosted a Craft Fair & Harvest Festival on the town common. Due to its successes and expansion, the event has been move...
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BRIMFIELD – Here Today Adopted Tomorrow Animal Sanctuary has been a cage-free, no-kill cat shelter in the Brimfield community for over 10 years. They are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, volunteer-driv...
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BRIMFIELD – On Aug. 27, Brimfield Winery was host to numerous bands and singers as well as countless attendees enjoying blues music in the Pioneer Valley.

BRIMFIELD – After Nov. 1, once their work is complete, the current Building Committee will be reorganized. The Brimfield Select Board came to this decision during their Aug. 29 meeting.

HOLLAND – The Holland Town Wide Tag Sale is set to return on Sept. 3, 4 and 5.
The annual event is put on by the Holland Community Center. Brenda Palmer, Community Center director, sai...
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HOLLAND – On Sept. 10, the town of Holland will carry out their multi-phase Environmental Hazard Mitigation Project by hosting a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program Workshop at the C...
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HOLLAND – Hamilton Reservoir’s sixth annual Paddle Skedaddle will be taking place on Aug. 28. The Paddle Skedaddle is a paddle sport race to benefit the Lake Preservation Fund of the Fr...
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BRIMFIELD – An overview of the results from the Senior Center Feasibility Study was presented by Steve McCallister of Clark & Green Architecture and John O’Leary of the Pioneer Vall...
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HAMPDEN COUNTY – On Aug. 2, Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced $16.4 million in funding for 184 awards to 138 municipalities and seven Regional Transit Authorities through...
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BRIMFIELD – A vision for two members of the Historical Commission has turned into a reality now that improvements to the Brimfield Town Common are complete.

On Aug. 24 at 5 p.m., a de...
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WARE/PALMER/MONSON – Hundreds of people filtered in and out of Grenville Park in Ware on Aug. 2 for National Night Out, while simultaneously Palmer hosted their National Night Out at the Palm...
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BRIMFIELD – With the cost of gas skyrocketing, frequent long lines at the grocery store and babies chewing on shopping cart handles, you may have opted to have your groceries delivered once o...
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BRIMFIELD – The town of Brimfield will host their first annual Community Appreciation Day on Aug. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. on the town green.

Anthony Soto, Select Board member, informed th...
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BRIMFIELD – For over a decade, Hitchcock Free Academy has hosted a summer concert series on the Brimfield Town Common. However, recent improvements to the location have created a more welcomi...
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WALES – With a new month comes new offerings and events to occur at the Wales Senior Center.

Cheri Fisher, director of the senior center, told Reminder Publishing that there are severa...
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BRIMFIELD – Brimfield restaurant-goers will soon see a new look to their favorite local staple, as since July 18, Francesco’s Ristorante & Pizzeria has been open for takeout only as...
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HOLLAND – With limited time and options to use remaining funds from fiscal year 2019 (FY19) and FY20, the Holland Select Board voted to approve one portion of the money during their July 26 m...
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BRIMFIELD – Town Clerk Debra Fagerstrom discussed voting by mail with the Brimfield Select Board during their July 18 meeting.

She said, “For all primary, state and presidential...
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HOLLAND – Holland’s Maine Attraction is celebrating their 10-year anniversary this year. Owner Jim Gagne opened the restaurant in 2013 after moving to the area from Maine.

Gagne...
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HOLLAND – Nearly one month after the Holland Annual Town Election, results have been finalized.

In a close race, Ernest Fancy was elected to a three-year term on the Selectboard after...
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BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield Winery in collaboration with Bruce Marshall, the owner of Valley’s Classic Hits 97.7 FM, host a cruise night on Fridays – with the exception of antique s...
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HOLLAND – While promoting health and aiding seniors and caregivers can be difficult, the Holland Council on Aging (COA) has purchased informational pamphlets in hopes of contentment.

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BRIMFIELD – Following an executive session with the Select Board and Police Chief Charles Kuss, a unanimous decision was reached regarding the chief’s mandatory retirement.

Geor...
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BRIMFIELD – Dark Horse Mounted Archers is a new local group out of Brimfield. Launched in May of 2022, the group is striving to promote the sport of horse archery. Founder Eric Hebert sets up...
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BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield Board of Selectmen began their June 27 meeting with a moment of silence for the three youth that were killed in a car crash over the weekend.

Board member Su...
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BRIMFIELD – Results are in following the Brimfield Annual Town Election on June 21.
At press time, only the unofficial results were released, however, Town Clerk Debra Fagerstrom said ...
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HOLLAND – For one year, the town of Holland has been looking to fill a new grant writer position. After finally receiving one application, the Board of Selectmen interviewed the candidate and...
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BRIMFIELD – A record attendance of nearly 250 residents gathered at the Brimfield Winery for Annual Town Meeting on June 13.

Michael Miller, town moderator, explained that five of the...
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WALES/BRIMFIELD – Quilting is a craft that has been around for decades. There are distinctive styles of quilts, stitching techniques and artistry tools.

Meeting House Fabric in Wales h...
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WALES – The Wales Senior Center is busy, planning for countless upcoming summer activities to keep members of the community active.

The Wales Senior Center offers outreach services, se...
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BRIMFIELD – Brimfield residents will vote on 38 warrant articles during Annual Town Meeting on June 13.

The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Brimfield Winery, 35 Main St. <...
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FISKDALE – The Tantasqua Regional School Committee hosted a meeting on May 23 to discuss a variety of agenda items. Tantasqua and Union 61 School Committees joined to approve the Superintende...
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BRIMFIELD – Almost one year after being dismissed from the Brimfield Police Force, Ryan Olszta, former officer, is looking to reconstruct his reputation after u...
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WALES – Only 86 of the 1,427 registered voters in town – a six percent turnout rate – determined the results of Annual Town Election on May 25.

One contested race was on t...
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HOLLAND – The Team Hoyt New England 5K event took place on May 14 at the Holland Elementary School. This year marked the first Team Hoyt New England road race taking place in Holland.

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BRIMFIELD – For the 12th year, the Hitchcock Free Academy is set to host a Town Wide Tag Sale on June 4. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. vendors across Brimfield will be selling items for people to sca...
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WALES – All 21 warrant articles were passed by Wales residents during the Annual Town Meeting on May 18. A little over 80 people gathered in the auditorium at Tantasqua Regional High School t...
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HOLLAND – Residents voted to pass over or suspend indefinitely 13 warrant articles of the 36 articles that formulated Holland’s Annual Town Meeting on May 17 at Holland Elementary Schoo...
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BRIMFIELD – Pioneer Cannabis Co., a family owned and run operation, has officially opened their doors at 275 Sturbridge Rd. in Brimfield.

Maura Doyle, CEO, founded this business with ...
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WALES – Wales residents will vote on 21 warrant articles during Annual Town Meeting on May 18.

The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at Tantasqua Regional High School.

As of pr...
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BRIMFIELD/WARREN – Visual art reflects creativity, substance, and connection. Whether’s it’s photography, filmmaking, design, sculpture, drawing, painting, or pottery, it strikes ...
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HOLLAND – The Holland Police Department collected nine pounds of prescription drugs during their drug take back event on April 30.

Chief of Police Bryan Haughey, said twice a year, th...
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HAMPDEN COUNTY – Since 2014, the Quaboag Hills Substance Use Alliance (QHSUA) has served communities in Hampshire, Hampden and Worcester counties, with a focus on substance use prevention, tr...
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FISKDALE – The Tantasqua School Committee met to discuss a variety of agenda items including Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund spending and COVID-19 pool testing a...
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BRIMFIELD - Beginning May 1, Village Green Family Campground will welcome the return of campers, both old and new, for another season.

Located at 228 Sturbridge Rd., Village Green Family Cam...
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HOLLAND – For the first time, the Team Hoyt New England 5K is coming to Holland on May 14.

The Team Hoyt New England 5K is a run, walk, push, volunteer, cheer and sponsor opportunity f...
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WALES – The Norcross Wildlife Foundation is slowly coming back from COVID-19.
Executive Director Ed Hood said Norcross cut back on their programming due to the coronavirus pandemic but...
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BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield Town Common will soon see improvements, as the gazebo construction nears completion.

Bob Corey, of the Historical Commission, provided an update of the Town ...
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HOLLAND – In April of 2021, a new group of volunteers named the Holland Helpers began assisting seniors with day-to-day needs. Since they’ve started, the Holland Helpers have completed ...
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WALES – Now that the caucus has taken place and nomination papers are in, candidates will soon be finalized for the upcoming town election, set to take place on May 25.

From 12 to 8 p...
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BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield Old Home Days Committee is in the planning stages for their first Old Home Day event on July 30 from 2 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Brimfield Auction Acres, birthplace of the wor...
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HOLLAND - As the town of Holland works to complete their open space and recreation plan, resident feedback is being taken into consideration as they analyze recent su...
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BRIMFIELD - The Hitchcock Free Academy in Brimfield is ready to entertain not only community members, but also residents of the surrounding towns with a slew of upcoming events, activities and fund...
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WALES - Attracting people from near and far, Oak Haven Family Campground has a lot in store for the upcoming camping season.

From May 1 through Columbus Day weekend, the campground, located ...
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HOLLAND – This spring, the Holland Community Center has tons of events for residents to participate in including a newcomer’s day, movie showings and family meetings – all to brin...
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FISKDALE – The Tantasqua Regional School Committee met to discuss a variety of agenda items including the Fiscal Year 23 (,FY23) budget and school choice acceptance, at their March 15 meeting...
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BRIMFIELD – Women of Brimfield and the surrounding area are coming together after one resident established a women’s walking group.

Jolene Ferreira, creator of the Brimfield Area...
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BRIMFIELD – Get ready for a fun family eggstravaganza – on April 9, Brimfield Community Partnership will host their third annual Easter egg hunt at the Brimfield Winery/Brimfield Auctio...
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