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🌱 How a $1M USDA grant will reshape Bernardston’s fire protection

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  • How a $1M USDA grant will reshape Bernardston’s fire protection

Also on today's calendar: Chuck Clough.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 46.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, showers; cooler, with a high of 54 and low of 32 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

• USDA grant boosts Bernardston's fire safety with new station (wwlp.com) — Bernardston is getting a major safety upgrade, with a $1 million USDA Rural Development grant helping the town buy land and a building at 167 Northfield Road for a new fire station. The existing truck-ready garage will be converted to house fire engines, equipment, training space, and offices, significantly improving emergency response and infrastructure for local families.
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šŸ—ž Nearby News

Greenfield Town

  • City Council votes to enter a pathway to transition to a new insurance program (franklincountynow.com)
  • Home & Craft Show to kick off events season at Franklin County Fairgrounds (recorder.com)
  • ā€˜It was a surreal experience': Documentary made about Greenfield man recording at Abbey Road Studios after contest win (valleyadvocate.com)

Turners Falls

  • Sunderland residents offer support to those affected by Sugarloaf Estates fire (recorder.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bernardston

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bernardston

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.