Hilltowns
Chester Railway Station shares train history at school
CHESTER — On Nov. 22, David Pierce, president of the Chester Foundation, brought the Chester Railway Station and its history, in the form of a G Scale train set, to Chester Elementary School.
Remember Hilltown charities on Giving Tuesday
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires people to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity.
Huntington gravel pit hearing continued to January 2025
HUNTINGTON — The Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board convened a third public hearing on Nov. 12 on a special permit for a proposed 4.9 acre gravel pit at 61 Goss Hill Rd., 0 Goss Hill Rd. and 0 Worthington Rd. on land owned by William B. Hull Forestlands.
Gateway Regional hosts Veterans Day assembly
HUNTINGTON — Ruth Kennedy and Jim Cortis of Russell, joined by Veterans Service Office Steve Connor spoke at assemblies of students in Gateway Regional High School, Middle School and Littleville Elementary students on Friday, Nov. 9 for Veterans Day.
Littleville School ends ‘One School One Book’ with celebration
HUNTINGTON — Littleville Elementary School participated in the “One School One Book” initiative this fall, with the whole school reading “A Boy Named Bat,” by Elana Arnold, a story about a boy who wants to keep an orphaned skunk that his mother, a veterinarian, brought home to care for.
Hilltown voters mirror results for offices, ballot questions
Hilltown election results mirrored the majority of the country more closely than they did the commonwealth of Massachusetts in turns of votes for national and state leaders; however, the Hilltowns were in sync with the state on the ballot questions.
Republicans sweep Southwick, Granville and Tolland
While voters statewide continue to send Democrats back to Boston and Washington D.C. to serve in the State House and the U.S. Congress, Republican voters in Southwick, Granville and Tolland once again demonstrated why this area is considered one of the reddest in the state.
Food pantries show need as Toy for Joy kicks off 102nd season
The need has never been greater.
Incumbent Sen. Paul Mark cruises to victory in state’s largest district
Democratic state Sen. Paul Mark cruised to an overwhelming victory over his Republican opponent David Rosa in his bid for a second term to represent Berkshire County and the westernmost towns of Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties.
Chester Elementary ‘goes bananas’ for composting lessons
CHESTER — Vanna Maffuccio, principal of Chester Elementary School, welcomed Mary Stucklen, owner of Tommy’s Compost Service in the Berkshires, to spend the day Oct. 28 with staff and students to assist them in expanding the school’s composting efforts beyond the lunch room. The visit was funded by the BARR grant.
