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City receives $2.8 million MVP grant By Trent Levakis
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trail that will be partly boardwalk to give a shorter ADA-accessible loop option. “The intent of these trails is to provide meaningful, equitable site access so that all users can experience the variety of habitats across the site. Nearly one mile of accessible trail loops will be created,” she added. The final step of this work will involve volunteer planting of more than 7,000 trees and shrubs to reforest the site with climate-adaptive species aiding cooling and carbon sequestration. “The planting list is being developed to be climate-forward, that is, to prefer species whose native range extends south into warmer climates such as the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas. Preferencing species which are already successful in these warmer conditions will result in a forest on site that will be well-adapted to new climate con-
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Nashawannuck Brook, west (upstream) of Old Wilson Road. “Wetland A” and “Wetland B” are along the banks (left and right, respectively). The city recently received a $2.8 million grant to aid in the brook’s restoration.
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NORTHAMPTON — The city has received a $2.8 million Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant to complete the Rocky Hill Greenway and Nashawannuck Brook Restoration and Golf Course Rewilding Project. The grant funding comes after the Healey-Driscoll administration announced on Aug. 13 more than $45 million in grants supporting 97 projects aimed at helping communities across the state better withstand flooding, extreme heat, coastal erosion and other climate impacts. The funding, awarded through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ new Environmental & Climate One Stop program, will help strengthen infrastructure, restore and enhance natural resources and improve public safety while making it easier to access state funding for climate resilience projects. “Massachusetts needs infrastructure that can withstand flooding, extreme heat and severe storms,” said Gov. Maura Healey. “This $45 million investment will help communities protect residents, strengthen roads, dams, coastlines and other critical infrastructure and lower costs. ECO One Stop is making it faster and easier for communities to access the funding they need to get these important projects moving.” Specifically in Northampton, the action grant will aid the completion of the restoration work at the former Pine Grove Golf Course, which the city purchased
in 2020 to rewild the course, restore Nashawannuck Brook and wetlands throughout the site and provide increased public access to outdoor recreational opportunities. The latest funding will specifically help remove the remaining infrastructure, such as an earthen dam that impounds a former irrigation pond, two culverts and instream impairments to the stream channel. The funding will also support the restoration of wetlands that were modified during the site’s years as a golf course and enhance the health and function of existing wetlands. “The existing earthen dam that forms what was once an irrigation pond for the golf course will be removed to restore the free-flowing stream channel. The material that forms the berm is believed to have been the excavated material from the creation of the pond; the material will be put back into place within the existing pond footprint to restore the topography of the valley side slopes and tie into existing streambank grades upstream,” explained Planning and Sustainability Assistant Director Sarah LaValley. The funding will also support the installation of an all-persons trail and boardwalks for equitable access to the site and its passive recreational opportunities. According to LaValley, the ADA-compliant accessible trail loop will run from the roadway and parking lot to the site of the existing dam and back up. It includes an accessible spur trail off the loop to the existing stone feature at the south end of the site, and a cut-across
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Sheriff’s picnic draws candidates for statewide positions By Ryan Feyre
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SPRINGFIELD — For Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, the annual sheriff’s picnic is less about self-aggrandizing and more about informing the public about the ballot come election time. “[The picnic] is about bringing Western Massachusetts together, not just Hampden County,” Cocchi said. “It’s about bringing [candidates and elected officials] out here to hear what our concerns are. And ultimately, at the end of the day, as we probably tally up over 1,500 to maybe 1,600 people who have come through the doors throughout the day, that’s their way of saying thank you, not to Nick Cocchi, but to the sheriff’s office for the contributions we make. And I’m very proud of that.” A scorching summer day on Aug. 20 invited a myriad of elected officials and candidates to the hot seat to accomplish what Cocchi sets out to do each year. In an effort to talk to some of these individuals about their goals and priorities, Reminder Publishing brought its podcast, “So That Reminds Me,” to the annual gathering. Hosts Chris Maza, Dennis Hackett, Tyler Garnet and I sat down with a dozen individuals vying for statewide seats to discuss the issues they hope to address if they were elected this fall. One of those candidates was Belmont Select Board member Elizabeth Dionne, a candidate for state treasurer who wants to unseat incumbent Deb Goldberg. In her sit-down with Reminder Publishing, Dionne said she is running for the position because she has four children who cannot afford to live in Massachusetts. “We have an affordability crisis, and we are hemorrhaging our 25- to 35-year-olds. And if we do not make a change fast, I fear that we’ll reach the point of no return,” she said. The treasurer is responsible
for maintaining the state funds by investing and maintaining the state budget. They also chair the Massachusetts School Building Authority, the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board, the State Board of Retirement, the State Lottery Commission and the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust. Dionne, who will feature in the Sept. 1 primary as a Republican candidate, said that despite the fact the state has a record-breaking budget of $64 billion, local aid has only gone up 25% and is not keeping up with inflation. She stated that $1-2 billion from that budget could solve the financial problems across the state, especially in those communities that have experienced override votes recently. “People cannot afford to pay anymore,” said Dionne, who described herself as a “Charlie Baker-type” candidate. “And yet our frontline services are starving, whether it’s fire, police, education, road and sidewalk repair, water infrastructure. The solution to this lies with the state.” If elected, Dionne said she’d also focus on fixing the statewide lottery system and the distribution of funds from the Massachusetts School Building Authority. She said Western Massachusetts is paying into the lottery system but not getting its fair share back. She also noted that the MSBA has historically distributed funds to wealthier cities and towns across the state. “Rural areas and gateway urban areas are not getting their fair share of that funding for school buildings,” Dionne said. “That could easily be done. The treasurer could fix this tomorrow if she cared enough to do so … it’s an area that I want to look at.” Another crucial race on the Sept. 1 primary ballot will have major implications for all of Western Massachusetts. Springfield City Councilor Michael Fenton is challenging incumbent
“So That Reminds Me” hosts Dennis Hackett and Ryan Feyre talked with Nadia Milleron at the Hampden County sheriff’s picnic. Milleron is challenging U.S. Rep. Richard Neal for the Massachusetts 1st Congressional House District.
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Tara Jacobs to represent Western Massachusetts on the Governor’s Council. The council is an influential body that reviews judicial appointments and advocates for the state’s judicial infrastructure needs. At the picnic, Fenton told Reminder Publishing that he is running for the seat to cure regional inequities in all 102 cities and towns in Western Mass. “It’s my combination of experience as an attorney and as a member of the City Council for the last 17 years, five of those as council president, that makes me the most qualified person for this job,” said Fenton, who emphasized that he’s a local voice where the majority of the justice-involved population interfaces with the region’s court system. Fenton, who received support from the Berkshire County district attorney — the same county where Jacobs resides — said he’s been reaching out to individu-
als across the region to explain the importance of the position. He said the endorsements he’s received from Berkshire County elected officials, including Berkshire County Court Clerk Lisa Denault-Viale, demonstrate that he’s committed to the entire district. “It’s also indicative of a problem that we’re facing,” he said. “I think breaking from an incumbent from your home county and going with a challenger who’s from a different county really demonstrates that there’s a problem with regional inequities that needs to be addressed.” An alarming story that said Western Massachusetts only has 11 Superior Court judges is what sparked Fenton’s interest in running. At one point last year, five of those positions were vacant, which led to outcry among the judiciary. “As a governor’s councilor, I would make sure to be proactive in making sure that that type of
situation doesn’t happen,” Fenton said. “I’m running on a platform to be proactive, identify vacancies before they occur, and fill them with people and qualified lawyers from the communities that they’ll be presiding over.” If he wins the seat, Fenton said he’ll still serve on the Springfield City Council until his term is up in 2027. After that, he’ll reassess whether he can juggle both positions. “I love my community, I love Springfield, I love Western Mass., and whatever I can reasonably contribute without shortchanging any of my responsibilities is exactly what I’m going to do,” Fenton said. The “So That Reminds Me” hosts also sat down with the two candidates looking to unseat U.S. Rep. Richard Neal in the Massachusetts 1st Congressional House District: Nadia Milleron and JeSee CANDIDATES on page 3
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much better way.” A high school educator of 11 years, Whalen similarly found himself jaded by the federal government, particularly President Donald Trump’s decision-making during both of his terms. He also noticed that Neal is one of the top recipients of corporate money, which Whalen found to be “unacceptable.” “I said that we could do better,” said Whalen, who added that healthcare, education and the economy would be his three areas of focus if he were elected to the seat. A supporter of Medicare for all, Whalen said that the 20-40% increase in health insurance costs over the past year is breaking the budgets of households and municipalities. In the education realm, he said the federal and state governments need to look at the totality of the child by paying teachers, paid professionals and educators more. He added that tuition-free community college and vocational training are important tenets of an improved education system as well. “And we have a model for that; it’s called the Fair Share Amendment right here,” Whalen said. “Four percent surtax on incomes over a million dollars. We proved it works since it’s enacted.” Whalen also stated that it has not been difficult to run against a longtime incumbent in Neal because he’s shown up to every opportunity available to him. “I look around here at this picnic and I see a lot of familiar faces and a lot of handshakes and a lot of people that say that they’re voting for me,” Whalen said. “Why? Because I’m here shoulder to shoulder with them doing the hard work. And they respect that.” Neal’s team declined an interview when asked at the picnic by Reminder Publishing. To hear the full conversations with more local and state elected officials, head to thereminder. com/our-podcast or search for “So That Reminds Me” on your favorite podcast platform.
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romie Whalen. Whalen, a Democrat, will face Neal in the Sept. 1 primary. while Milleron, running as an independent, will face the winner of the primary on Nov. 3. Milleron said that her decision to run stems from her longtime advocacy for American aviation safety and consumer safety following the death of her daughter in a new Boeing aircraft that was defective and fraudulently certified. She said that was the second of two crashes of that plane type. Following that event, she gathered hundreds of people for a trip to Washington, D.C., to participate in the U.S. Department of Justice’s prosecution of Boeing for its crimes. That all eventually led to the passage of the American Aviation Safety and Accountability Act, which Milleron said would not have been possible without people power. “What I found is that the human beings in the offices and on the street demonstrating, the human beings talking to the press all the time, the mass of people … that is what made the difference,” Milleron said. In a prior debate, Milleron said that pressure is what creates change. When asked what that looks like to her, she said it means having polite confrontations, monitoring what constituents care about and having standouts on the streets. She specifically noted that people are underwater financially and stated that the federal government is neglecting the common people by using funds on heinous war crimes. Additionally, she stated that federal income tax for people making $100,000 a year is not necessary. “We need that money to live,” Milleron said. “We are not doing good things with our tax dollars on the federal level. So, it’s better to keep that money in our households and in our communities where we will use the money in a
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EASTHAMPTON — Nominations are open for the second annual Keys to the City program. The public is invited to nominate outstanding individuals, groups and organizations whose service and leadership have significantly enriched the quality of life in Easthampton. Created by Mayor Salem Derby, the program celebrates extraordinary efforts in civic leadership, service, the arts, education, business and environmental stewardship. The honor reflects Easthampton’s core values: equity, sustainability, creativity and collaboration, accord-
ing to Derby. “When I was interim mayor and I was walking up the street and saw all these really cool things going on in our city and people that are really stepping up and making our city a better place by the energy that they’re putting into it, I really knew that there should be some sort of recognition to the people that go above and beyond,” Derby told Reminder Publishing, regarding how the program came to be. Nominations are open to a broad range of community members, including residents and business owners, community organizations such as nonprofits, civic groups and community organizations serving residents
and regional partners. Specifically, the city seeks individuals or organizations outside the city whose efforts deliver a direct, clear benefit to Easthampton. Nominees must demonstrate a substantial, long-term positive impact rather than a one-time effort. A selection committee will review all nominations following the 60-day submission window. After the review of applications, an award will be presented to the recipient at a future City Council meeting. Last year’s inaugural recipient of the Keys to the City honor was Easthampton Community Center Executive Director Robin Bialecki, an Easthampton resident for almost four decades and the
center’s executive director since 2008. The Easthampton Community Center provides a food pantry, Community Care Kitchen, and a Clothing Closet, along with meeting space for community groups and holiday or celebratory gatherings. Derby said that Bialecki’s passion and commitment through her work at the community center inspired him to find a way to recognize her contribution to the community. He said this program became a great way to showcase the great things people are doing in the community. “I’m really excited that we have opened applications again. I’m hoping that people will see what a valuable opportunity this
is to show and put a spotlight on some of the great stuff that’s happening in our community,” Derby added. “Last year, when we gave Robin the keys, it was powerful. It was a packed room of people there to support someone who does such good for our community, and it was a special opportunity and moment, so I’m really hoping to recreate that, to keep this moving, and keep it alive to encourage people to try and step up for Easthampton and to help their neighbors.” Nominations will remain open until Sunday, Oct. 11. To learn more about the program or to submit a nomination online, visit easthamptonma.gov/975/ Keys-to-the-City.
New city-run electricity program to lower bills for 13 months By Trent Levakis
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EASTHAMPTON — The city is launching a new municipal aggregation program called Easthampton Community Electricity this October. According to the city, the program is designed to provide stability, protection against seasonal energy price changes and offer alternatives to increase renewable energy use. A community meeting for the public to ask questions and learn more about the recently announced program will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 6 p.m. inside City Hall or online. According to a city press release on the announcement, Easthampton Community Electricity will
offer three new electricity options to all Easthampton residents and businesses: Easthampton Standard, Easthampton Basic and Easthampton Plus. The standard option, the city’s primary offering, will cost less than the current Eversource Residential Basic Service rate at launch and is set to provide more renewable energy to customers. Future savings, however, are not guaranteed, according to the city. Easthampton Plus will offer 100% renewable energy, and Easthampton Basic will meet the state minimum standards for renewable energy. The public can choose any of the three options or opt out entirely with no penalty, as the program is not mandatory for residents. The enrollment deadline for the program
is Sept. 12. Easthampton Community Electricity will aim to provide long-term price stability, with prices fixed for 13 months until November 2027 meter reads. The program will also support regional renewable energy growth by sourcing all additional, voluntary renewable energy from “MA Class 1” resources, consisting primarily of wind and solar projects located within New England. Mayor Salem Derby told Reminder Publishing the effort behind the program stems back to 2022 through the Energy and Sustainability Committee and was approved by the state’s Department of Public Utilities in January 2025. Residents who opt in to the program would save $6 per
month during the next 13 months, according to Derby. “Really, this program changes one item on the consumer’s electric bill, which is the supplier for electricity. It doesn’t affect delivery or maintenance or anything like that, and so what this does is this locks in for 13 months a rate that is cheaper than Eversource’s standard rate,” Derby said. “You’re getting a better price, and you’re doing something better for the environment.” Easthampton residential and business electricity customers who use Eversource Basic Service supply are eligible for automatic enrollment in Easthampton Standard as of their October 2026 meter reading. This month, all eligible customers will receive a notification letter on behalf of the city from Direct Energy, the program’s chosen electricity supplier. The letter will outline the upcoming enrollment process, explaining how to select an alternative to Easthampton Standard, or opt out entirely before the program begins. Derby explained the 13 months is due to uncertainty in the energy market. He said plans are to get more residents on board with the program for the period before coming back next year in an attempt to secure a new and improved energy contract. “Because the war in Iran creates a little bit more instability in the energy market, we realized that doing a 13 month term on this would be smart because we want to relook in 13 months where the energy market is, because it might be much more advantageous to do a shorter period like 13 months and then reup on a new contract at a better rate after 13 months is up depending on what’s going on in the Middle East,” he explained. “Really, this was a strategic position based around what’s going on geopolitically around the world and the kind of volatility of energy prices.” Electricity customers who are currently enrolled with a
third-party supplier will not receive the notification letter and will not be automatically enrolled. While these customers can voluntarily join the program, they are advised to check whether their current supplier charges early termination fees or penalties. Derby reiterated that participation in Easthampton Community Electricity will only change the “supply” portion of residents’ Eversource electricity bill. Eversource will continue to manage electricity billing, maintain poles and wires and respond to storm outages. Existing benefits, such as net metering or community solar credits, low-income or heat pump discount, and budget billing arrangements, will continue uninterrupted. “I think it’s an easy way for people to do something that’s good for the environment and to save some money, and I think it’s the path that we should be moving toward as a city, is to try and help our citizens mitigate the costs of electricity because we all know that it’s just been going up,” Derby said. For more information about the program, or to opt out, visit EasthamptonCommunityElectricity.com or call 238-6028. Derby also posted an informational video on his Facebook page about the program and encouraged the public to come to the Sept. 3 meeting to learn more about Easthampton Community Electricity. “Really, this is honestly like going to Costco for your electricity. When you can buy in bulk, you’re going to get a better price, and that’s the reason why the program is an opt-out program and not an opt-in because we want to try and get as many people signed up and on board because that’s going to help us keep the prices low as we look into the future,” Derby said. “When you pool your resources, you always get a better deal, and that’s kind of what we’re doing here. It really doesn’t impact any other part of the consumers’ experience.”
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scour and sediment loading downstream,” she explained. She added that Nashawannuck Brook’s designation as a headwater tributary to the Manhan River helps combat climate change. “Replanting the riparian corridor with native vegetation will shade and cool stream water temperatures, which will have both a local and downstream effect. Removal of barriers to aquatic passage will improve longitudinal connectivity for aquatic and semi-aquatic species, including macroinvertebrates and fishes, to move within the stream network and access habitat for refugia from warmer temperatures and drought or low flow conditions,” LaValley explained. Work on-site has been ongoing over multiple years through the Division of Ecological Restoration and MVP funding. The effort has been labeled a DER priority project. According to LaValley, the most recent restoration work included the removal of a failed cul-
vert, the creation of parking and the removal of armoring from the stream. A bicycle and pedestrian bridge that exceeds all ecological stream-crossing standards was installed at the former culvert location on Old Wilson Road, and the bridge will connect to the accessible trail network within the site. LaValley explained that the city also installed beaver dam analogues — human-made structures built with natural materials designed to mimic a natural beaver dam — at intervals within the lower reach of the restored stream below the existing dam. She said the analogues will aid beaver recruitment and facilitate streambed aggradation. “The BDAs, along with proposed ‘beaver buffet’ plantings, will recruit new beaver populations to inhabit Nashawannuck Brook that further builds upon these BDAs, enhancing habitat diversity and a healthier riparian system in perpetuity,” she explained. She added that the Division of Ecological Restoration grant will aid vernal pool work on adjacent parcels to the south and east. “This will add to the mosaic of
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health food claims, but still slight- the whole thing.’ Nic’s family is ly less bad for you. Still alcohol, still in Sweden, so we have a famistill candy.” ly cottage there that we go back to The couple landed at Thornes every summer, and Nic’s dad goes after the marketplace notified them there literally every weekend, so that they had open space that could that’s what the upstairs [section] be a great fit for Lilla. After visit- is inspired by. So that’s the candy ing the location, the duo was sold store, then you walk up the stairs; on the opportunity. that’s outside of Sweden. All the “They got us on the scent, and houses have that red look and the right away we thought, ‘Oh, this blue door,” Berrigan said. “It genis a really cool spot.’ We went and uinely feels like the inside of the looked at it and thought we should family cottage.” look around elsewhere too, but Jansson added, “It just gives us what we really liked about this a little bit more breadth of what we space is that Thornes is just really can do here. It’s fun to have some great to work with,” Berrigan said. other stuff here too.” Berrigan and Jansson said Looking ahead, the Lilla team they both appreciate the charm is excited for the business’s next of their new space on the first chapter and opening right before level of Thornes, which includes the prime stretch of the holidays some stairs leading up to an up- and into February. Jansson said per level. The couple is also tak- the space has already generated a ing advantage of the location’s lot of buzz. character and layout by offering “When we started, we were Manager: Scandinavian-themed home goodsGraphic tryingDesign to think of a unique name Beth Thurber and items tied to the culture along- and something that was interestside the candy. Case in point: ing and could stand out, and we the upper space inside the store were thinking this is a small little has been recreated to represent business that we’re starting and we the look and feel of a traditional kind of like being very community, Swedish cottage and offers other cozy, and like a place where peoitems for sale. ple can come in and feel welcome “We weren’t really planning to and calm, and not aggressively do that, but the space was just so ... in your face about anything,” big, so we walked in and were like. ‘Ok, there’s a specific intention to See CANDY on page 9 vernal pools present on the landscape. Vernal pools are particularly susceptible to climate change due to increased variability in precipitation patterns, including increased frequency and duration of droughts,” LaValley said. “An array of pool sizes and spatial arrangements in proximity boosts population-level resilience for wetland-dependent species. Each vernal pool area has an associated turtle nesting habitat area.”
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and full of flavor. The candy is all authentically imported from Sweden, and all options follow European Union food regulations. Aside from pick-and-mix gummies, the shop also offers pre-packed candy and chocolate offerings. At Lilla, candy lovers can mix and match a wide variety of Swedish gummies, sours, licorice and more into their bag. In addition to pick-and-mix, it also offers curated Swedish candy bundles featuring fan favorites and seasonal selections. Prepacked items will also be offered at Lilla. “There’s a lot of really interesting kinds of flavors and textures that you get with Swedish candy that you don’t get with American candy. I think because there are fewer synthetic dyes, non-GMO. I think texturally it can be a little softer, chewier and more interesting, and there’s just a lot of variety,” said Jansson. Pick-and-mix, or lösgodis in Swedish, is a tradition of choosing your own candy adventure. Jansson said he has fond memories of being a kid during his return visits to Sweden and participating in the tradition of lördagsgodis, also known as “Saturday candy,” which added to the overall experience and enjoyment of going to a candy shop and putting together a bag of treats. “Traditionally you go, and I used to do this as a kid, you go to the store on Saturdays, and you make your little bag, go home, read a book, watch a movie, so there’s a very strong tradition of candy as well,” he added. “I think there is something to the non-GMO thing, the additives thing, the dyes. Our wine brand is a natural wine, and we’ve seen that there were people who still want wine; they still want candy, but they don’t want wine that has whatever coloring added to it. They don’t want candy with Red 40 or Yellow 5 in it. So there’s a lot of natural dyes and stuff too.” Berrigan added, “Because we do natural wine and candy, I always say we’re doing less bad for you, but still wine, still candy. No
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‘Side of Jazz’ boosts city’s music scene with Gateway Fiber support By Trent Levakis
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NORTHAMPTON — As Northampton’s live music scene continues its evolution after COVID-19, one festival is finding its footing in the community and garnering the necessary help to do so. The Northampton Jazz Festival’s “Side of Jazz” live music series recently received a $3,000 donation from Gateway Fiber to aid its efforts in downtown Northampton restaurants. Launched in the summer of 2025, the series brings jazz ensembles to one featured restaurant each month during the city’s Arts Night Out series to entertain people after a night on the town. “The Northampton Jazz Festival helps keep it lively by stag-
ing jazz at one of Northampton’s breweries, bars, cafes or restaurants following Arts Night Out on the second Friday of the month,” said Northampton Jazz Festival President Ruth Griggs. “We want our visitors to enjoy live jazz while they sip and dine after their Arts Night Out experience.” Griggs told Reminder Publishing that the series is a way to support Northampton restaurants and the Downtown Northampton Association more regularly during Arts Night Out. “I know from my experience going out to Arts Night Out — which I really enjoy — I like to go out and see the artwork, go to the galleries, see the merchants and see what’s on exhibit, and then I like to go out to dinner afterwards. You’re downtown, it’s a
nice day year-round, and it’s nice to just sit down there and have some supper after Arts Night Out,” Griggs said. “This concept of having a jazz ensemble at one featured restaurant each Arts Night Out evolves to keep people downtown, to give them something fun, to keep the spirit alive.” She added that the event also supports local jazz musicians with paid gigs, an important part of the organization’s mission. Griggs said the effort increases the Jazz Festival’s visibility in the community, which is why Gateway Fiber decided to aid the series. Gateway Fiber offers fiber internet to homes, businesses and communities in the Northampton area. “Gateway Fiber is proud to support the Northampton Jazz
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Festival and help keep the music playing year-round through our sponsorship of ‘Side of Jazz,’ bringing live jazz performances to restaurants and venues throughout Northampton,” said Amanda Lambert, regional marketing coordinator for Gateway Fiber. “Through our Gateway Gives program, we’re investing in the communities we serve and supporting local organizations that bring people together. Just as jazz creates meaningful connections, Gateway Fiber connects residents and businesses with fast, reliable internet that helps our community thrive.” The “Side of Jazz” has grown in popularity since its inception last summer, according to Griggs, who added that Ryan Hollander, producer and one of the festival’s board members, eventually convinced restaurant owners to give the idea a try. “In some cases, it’s just two musicians; they don’t take up a lot of space, just a bass and guitar, don’t make a lot of noise, you know, this is jazz, not rock and roll. And they went for it and loved it,” Griggs said. Since the inception of “Side of Jazz,” one restaurant has started its own regular jazz nights during the summer, thanks to the series. Other restaurants are also interested in having musicians from “Side of Jazz” perform more regularly. Griggs added that she and Hollander plan to continue brainstorming ways restaurant owners can connect with live jazz performers. “At the end of the day, we want to support the restaurants. It continues to evolve, but I think
that’s what it should do. It can’t be static; we need to evolve,” Griggs said. “You need to be sensitive to what people’s wants or needs are.” For this year’s series, Eastside Grill, The Dirty Truth, La Veracruzana, Caminito Steakhouse, India House and Paul and Elizabeth’s are participating restaurants, according to Griggs. With Northampton’s live music legacy in mind, she said the effort has contributed to the evolution of the music scene post-pandemic. Griggs also credited the city of Northampton’s Economic Development Department for its support of the “Side of Jazz” and for immediately recognizing the value of what the series is aiming to pull off. She said the city is aware that music is a large driver of vitality, positive spirit, tourism and downtown spending. “The Northampton Jazz Festival is now known as a bit of an institution, and it is a trusted institution. It’s an institution that people know leads the jazz scene here in Northampton. So when people locally think of jazz, they think of the Northampton Jazz Festival. They’ve turned to us for more than just putting on a twoday festival at the end of September,” Griggs said. “They know we’re trusted, that we respect our musicians, that we pay our musicians, we honor them and want to give our musicians in the area opportunities. That’s the piece of it that I think is really important. That trust and respect that runs through all of what we’re doing with the restaurants and the musicians and the city of Northampton for ‘Side of Jazz.’”
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NORTHAMPTON — One of America’s oldest ongoing fairs will return for its 209th year this Labor Day weekend with another four-day slate of classic Americana fun, food and celebration at 54 Fair St. in Northampton. The Three County Fair will run from Sept. 4-7 in what has become a celebration and promotion of local agriculture, agricultural education and agricultural science in the state. Each year, the nonprofit organization The Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden County Agricultural Society hosts the event. According to organizers, the fair has evolved to offer a variety of experiences for its attendees, including carnivals, games, livestock demonstrations, crafts, demolition derbies, music, food and entertainment performances in preparation for harvest. Farm-
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said Jansson. Berrigan added, “We tried to make the brand really intentional to be like, it’s little, it’s intentional. It’s something you’re thinking about, and you’re having a nice
ers also typically share their techniques at the fair each year. Three County Fair Executive Director Taylor Haas told Reminder Publishing that attendees can expect a combination of the fair’s classic elements and new additions to bolster the event in its second century. “I think the community just loves our fair because it’s been around forever, but I do think what we offer the community and the greater tri-county area is that we have a lot of entertainment and the typical fair elements through our animal competitions, the agriculture, the midway and the rides. This fair has transformed from its heyday of horse racing, which was the fair’s bread and butter for the majority of its lifespan, to now just being an agricultural fair,” said Haas. “I think a lot of the community felt like the fair was losing something so beloved by losing horse racing, but now we have this really moment for it, not just stuffing your face. You’re thinking about it, like I’m having this special time for myself. We want our branding to be pretty adult. Obviously, kids like candy, but there’s a lot of whimsy to the Swedish cottage culture, so we’re trying to bring all that whimsy back to adults too.” For more information on Lilla or to order online, visit lillacandy.co.
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special tradition that we can celebrate not only our community, but farms in our community and also just each other.” Returning to the fair this year are the infamous Wall of Death extreme motorcycle thrill show, the Wee Wee Wee Racing Pigs and the truck and tractor pulls following a hiatus. Also back for this year’s fair are the regular farm livestock competitions and exhibition hall classics, the pie-eating contest, the New England Mobile Dairy Bar in partnership with Maple Line Farm, the Magic of Lance Gifford, lawnmower racing and, of course, the iconic demolition derbies. Over 20 different food trucks and plenty of other fair dining options will be available during the weekend, as well. Haas explained that the fair will feature a large mobile stage highlighting tribute bands each day to coincide with America’s 250th birthday. Kicking off the weekend at 7 p.m. will be Aqua-
nett, a 1980s tribute band, followed by an Earth, Wind and Fire tribute band on Saturday. Sunday will feature 1990s country tribute band Cottonwood, and on Labor Day, the stage will see Sweet Hitch Hiker, a Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute band, close out the weekend of performers. “What better way to celebrate all things Americana than at a country fair?” Haas added. The fair will once again offer free parking, and tickets can be purchased on the fair’s website. Advance tickets ordered online save buyers $3, while tickets purchased at the booth during the fair will cost $15. Admission for seniors and veterans is $10, and youth aged 11 and under can enter for free. A four-day pass is available online only for $32 through Sept. 4. Haas added that she and the team she works with daily, as well as the board of directors for the fair and the over 190 members
involved, are dedicated to preserving this tradition in the Pioneer Valley. She said that they are hoping for another exciting year in celebrating state agriculture and the community. “What it means for us to continue this tradition is, I think we all take a serious responsibility for the future of this fair and being able to have this every year, and seeing people’s smiles on their faces when they’re at the fair just feels so rewarding to see all of our hard work pay off during the fair,” Haas said. “I really want to remind the community that this fair exists for all of us. We hope to keep things accessible for all members of our community. We don’t charge for parking, and once people are in the gates of the fairgrounds, there’s so much free entertainment and activities.” To view the full concert and events scheduled for the four-day weekend, visit 3countyfair.com.
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DHHS to offer ‘Kicking Nicotine’ six-week support group By Trent Levakis
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NORTHAMPTON — In an effort to provide the community with accessible tobacco and nicotine cessation resources, the Northampton Department of Health and Human Services will host “Kicking Nicotine,” a free six-week support group for individuals interested in quitting the two substances. The group will meet every Tuesday, 6-7 p.m., from Sept. 15 to Oct. 20 at the Lilly Library Community Room in Florence. DHHS Health Commissioner Merridith O’Leary told Reminder Publishing that while the city has made significant progress in
portant resource for people who may be thinking about quitting but aren’t sure where to start, as well as those who have tried to quit before and would benefit from additional support,” O’Leary said. “The timing also complements our broader work around nicotine prevention and the Nicotine-Free Generation policy. Prevention and cessation go hand-in-hand: while NFG focuses on preventing future generations from becoming addicted, this program supports people who are already using nicotine and are ready to take the first step toward quitting.” Over the six weeks, participants wil better understand when and why they are using tobacco
reducing tobacco use — like in its adoption of the Nicotine-Free Generation policy this summer — nicotine addiction remains a significant public health concern. The NFG policy bans the sale of tobacco and nicotine products, including vapes and e-cigarettes, to anyone born on or after July, 1, 2005. The Kicking Nicotine program was designed for individuals who are considering quitting, actively working toward quitting or seeking support to maintain their progress. O’Leary added that the support, information and practical strategies can make all the difference to someone who’s trying to quit. “This program provides an im-
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the American Lung Association’s Freedom from Smoking program. Mandel is also a former smoker and brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her work. O’Leary said there are other areas where DHHS can implement similar community-based efforts like this one. In some instances, they already have. “One of the things we continue to hear from residents is that people want health resources that are accessible, practical and available in the community, rather than having to navigate complicated systems to find help,” said O’Leary. “DHHS already provides and supports a variety of community-based programs, and we are continually looking for opportunities to expand these types of resources based on community needs. That could include additional support groups, prevention programs, health education or partnerships that connect residents with existing services. Our goal is to meet people where they are and make public health resources easier to access.” O’Leary added that it is important to recognize that quitting nicotine is a process, and people may be at very different stages of readiness. Some may be ready to quit immediately, while others may simply be thinking about quitting or exploring what that might look like. “There is no judgment in this program. If someone is ready to take that first step, we want to make sure there is a place for them to go,” O’Leary said. “We are particularly excited to offer this program because it is free, community-based, and facilitated by someone with both professional training and personal experience. Sometimes having a safe place to start the conversation is the first step toward making a change.” The program is free and open to the public. Registration is required and is found at forms.gle/ yedP8MzMQdrp22DKA.
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The City of Easthampton invites proposals from qualified firms to lease a portion of City property for the purpose of installing wireless telecommunications equipment and related apparatus pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30B, § 16. To request a copy of the RFP proposers shall e-mail mowens@easthamptonma.gov. The location is within the south tower of the former Easthampton Town Hall located at 43 Main Street, Easthampton, MA.
One (1) original and one (1) copy of the proposal are to be submitted no later than Monday, September 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM. All proposals become the property of the City of Easthampton. The successful proposer shall be required to submit a one-time payment of $5,000 (Five Thousand Dollars) within 30 days of completing and executing a lease agreement with the City.
All proposals must be in a sealed envelope clearly labeled and shall be submitted to the City of Easthampton, 50 Payson Avenue – Suite 115, Easthampton, MA 01027.
All proposals must be complete and in compliance with the submission requirements outlined in this RFP and shall remain valid for 120 days after the date of proposal opening. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposal responses, to waive informalities and to award a contract/ lease that is in the best interest of the City. (August 20, August 27, 2026)
LEGAL NOTICES CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. HS26P0538EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Hampshire Probate and Family Court 15 Atwood Drive Northampton, MA 01060 (413)586-8500 Estate of: Jason M.L. Tear Also known as: Jason Tear Date of Death: 06/28/2026 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Jessica L. Bourgault of Maryville, TN requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Jessica L. Bourgault of Maryville, TN be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 09/09/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Diana S. Velez Harris, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 13, 2026 Mark S Ames, Register of Probate (August 27)
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21 Amity Place LLC, to Phuc Nguyen and Trinh Nguyen, 21 Amity Place, $530,000. Lindsay Thomas, trustee, and 10 Hunter Hill Circle Trust to Nickolas Aylward and Jessica Trahan, 10 Hunter Hill Circle and 10 Hunters Hill Circle, $523,000. Barbara K. Hanke, Laura E. Hanke and Genevra A. Hanke to Louise B. Miller and Howard John Miller III, 57 Amity Place, $306,000. Paul M. Wright to Owen Wright and Anna A. Lance, 11 Norwottuck Circle, $680,000. Danielle Orchard and Charles Sloan to Adam Sachs and Tatyana Gershkovich, 100 Larkspur Drive, $1,161,300. Andrew Baron to Laura Johnston, 170 East Hadley Road, $177,500.
BELCHERTOWN
Hilary Woodcock to Maddison Dexter, North Gulf Road, $125,000. Wendy L. Ludwig and Wendy Lee Wetherbee to Tammy Lynn Roy, 267 Ware Road, $190,000. Michael Szumski, trustee, and Szumski 2005 Revocable Family Trust to Jean-Pierre Parnas, trustee, and Jean-Pierre Parnas Trust, 265 State St., $379,000.
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Nu-Way Homes Inc., to Mark Louis Hulliung and Amy Lou Eastwood, 14 Garfield St., $749,900. Douglas Townsend to Jenna A. Farrell and Anthony Marcus Covalli II, 45 Glendale Road, $425,000. Isaac C. Fleisher and Naomi R. Fleisher to Amira Shulman and Nathan Shulman, 99 Blackberry Lane, $857,000. Tucker M. Respess and Linwood M. Respess Jr., to Thomas Mackie, 6 Moser St., $553,000. Franklin Hampshire Habitat for Humanity Inc., to Jeremy Seth Patrick, 822 Westhampton Road, $175,000. Johan Sarbin Burke, trustee, Jonah S. Burke, trustee, and Daniel Francis Burke Revocable Trust to Michael Longley, 401 Fairway Village, $425,000. Christiane Holden to Diane Holly Bowyer, 15 Gilrain Terrace, $363,000. Patricia A. Bowler to Kevin P. Geryk, 267 Locust St., $150,000. Leigh-Ellen Figueroa-Starr and Tamara E. Levi to Emily Coppola and Justin Thibodeau, 67 Milton St., $560,000.
SOUTH HADLEY
CTW Enterprises Inc., to Tammy Kathleen Freeberg, 15 Elizabeth Lane, $669,900. Jeremy D. Ober to Black Birch Properties LLC, 52-54 Holyoke St., $675,000. Brenda J. Salyer, trustee, Annette Tector, trustee, Brenda J. Salyer Revocable Trust and Annette Tector Revocable Trust to David Garcia, 21 Holly Circle, $799,000. Commonwealth Investments LLC, to Mark E. O’Malley and John F. Grover, 25 Ballard St., $419,900.
Marjorie A. Delcroix and Bethany Morrison-Worth, attorney-in-fact, to USA Housing & Urban Development, 163 Morgan St., $485,540. Sheryl Wojnarowski, personal representative, and Janice M. A. Gulsvig, estate, to Scott Family Properties LLC, 53 Camden St., $190,000. Susan E. O. Crowther, trustee, Susan Obremski, trustee, Obremski Irrevocable Family Trust and Obremski Family Trust to Meenakshi LLC, 109 College St., $710,000. Sharon J. Niedbala to Andrew Lachowetz and Janice Lachowetz, 15 Strong Farm Lane, $560,000. James F. Courtney Jr., and Jennifer A. Courtney to Hallie Reiger, 32 Cornell St., $310,000. Marc D. Rogers and Marissa S. Sicley-Rogers to Mary Richardson, 34 Ferry St., $615,000. Alice Lisa Patruno to Nicholas Prost and Holly Marie Rolfe, 12 Karen Drive, $373,000.
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Donna M. Kopec Keith, Jason Kopec, Corinna Waskiewicz, Corinna Sanders, John S. Mieczkowski Sr., Johanna L. Kostek and John S. Mieczkowski to Rosa A. Yunga Morocho and Manuel Morocho, 197 Rocky Hill Road, $475,000.
NORTHAMPTON
Ever Esther Osorio Ruiz and Oliver Arellano Padilla to Eric Womer and Stella Womer, 155 Prospect St.,
$770,000.
Bryan D. Gagnon to Elemcy Inc., 172 College Highway, Gary L. Kostek and Jennifer Kostek to Carolyn A. Perkins, 224 College Highway,
WESTHAMPTON
Valeri Edwards and Gen Edwards to Julian Hartmann-Russell and Mary Mekarnom, 41 Edwards Road,
$825,000. $565,000. $725,000.
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