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Food pantries show need as Toy for Joy kicks off 102nd season
The need has never been greater.
Bub’s BBQ Trunk or Treat builds community
SUNDERLAND — With its first-ever trunk-or-treat event on Oct. 25, the owner of Bub’s BBQ in Sunderland hopes to build community for both the children and local businesses.
Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.
Five questions on the ballot for the November election
Alongside local, state and national races, Massachusetts residents will be presented with five ballot measures to decide on during the Nov. 5 general election.
Ballot measure approval would allow psychedelic plants
Massachusetts voters will decide on Nov. 5 whether to allow for home growth and therapeutic use of psychedelic plants and fungi, like “magic mushrooms.”
Question asks voters to decide on tipped minimum wage increase
Massachusetts voters will determine Nov. 5 if tipped employees should have the same or lower minimum wage than the state’s standard minimum wage.
Walk for Peace in Leverett seeks end to violence
LEVERETT — The Village of Light Ashram will host a second Walk for Peace on Sunday, Oct. 6, to stand with those suffering from war and violence worldwide, and seek an end to the suffering.
MCAS question to grace ballots in November
A question regarding whether the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test should continue to be a high school graduation requirement will appear on Massachusetts ballots during the Nov. 5 general election.
MassTrails grant to explore mixed-use path from Whately to Amherst
Thanks to a recently awarded MassTrails grant, the town of Sunderland will soon begin exploration of a mixed-use path from Whately to Amherst.
General contractor chosen for Shutesbury Library project
SHUTESBURY — On June 11, Construction Dynamics, located in Clinton, was chosen as general contractor for the Shutesbury library project. The company’s winning bid was $6.386 million.