Ware
Mary Lane Hospital demolition halted after meeting with Baystate CEO
WARE — During the Select Board meeting on Sept. 17, the board received positive updates on the status of the Mary Lane Hospital demolition project and Gilbert Trust fund.
Meet the candidates for the Governor’s Council Seventh District election
In the upcoming Nov. 5 election, incumbent Democrat Paul DePalo and Republican challenger Andrew Couture are both running for the Seventh District seat on the Governor’s Council.
Artist explores lost town under Quabbin in Westfield exhibit
What remains of Dana is the subject of the Westfield Athenaeum’s new exhibit, “The Art of Ron Michaud: The Road to Dana.” The Athenaeum will host a reception with Michaud at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Jasper Rand Art Gallery in the Athenaeum at 6 Elm St., Westfield.
For local baker, smiles make the hard work worth it
WARE — At the crack of dawn nearly every day, Jana Hayden, a baker in Ware, is answering texts and sending emails before she gets out of bed. She hasn’t even had her first cup of coffee — such is the growing demand for the cupcakes and baked goods she makes in the family kitchen.
Smith’s voter eligibility complaint dismissed after hearing in Ware
Terrance Smith leaves the Board of Registrars meeting after they denied the complaint against him regarding voter eligibility in Ware.Reminder Publishing photos by Tyler Garnet WARE — The complaint regarding whether Select Board member Terrance Smith is an eligible...
Ware Select Board approves potential legal action against Mary Lane demo
WARE — Resident Stephen Granlund, an outspoken critic of Baystate Health and its plans for the Mary Lane campus, met with the Select Board on Aug. 22 to seek approval from the board to send his findings, reports and research to KP Law to start the process for an injunction or cease and desist to halt demolition of Mary Lane Hospital buildings.
Know where to go: find your Election Day polling location
The state primary election is fast approaching. With that in mind, Reminder Publishing compiled a list of voting locations throughout the area as a service to its readers.
Ware Planning Board continues to discuss two solar array projects
WARE — During the Planning Board meeting on Aug. 15, representatives from Melink Solar Energy discussed two solar projects that have been discussed since 2019.
Early voting available for Sept. 5 state primary election
With the September state primary election closing in, local voters have several options through which they can make their voices heard, even if they can’t make it to their polling place on Election Day, Sept. 3.
Chair: Ware Historical Commission must be realistic about Mary Lane
WARE — Residents can hope for the best but should be bracing themselves for disappointment when it comes to the final outcome for the former Mary Lane hospital property. That was the general message at a special meeting of the Historical Commission on July 22.