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Editorial: Monday Shorts: Housing series look-back
About 25 local firefighters responded to help contain a forest fire in northern Berkshire County that was estimated to span about 270 acres by late Sunday morning, May 16. COURTESY PHOTO/TURNERS FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Published: 5/23/2021 3:37:35 PM
Here are some brief thoughts on recent happenings in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region.
Think affordable housing is an intractable problem? Think again, challenged the housing forum organizing committee formed jointly by Greening Greenfield and Franklin County Continuing the Political Revolution (FCCPR). Under the leadership of chair Susan Worgaftik, the committee worked for more than two years to bring together experts for a nine-part series, “Housing is a human right,” that culminated last week with a discussion on energy efficiency. Each part examined a different aspect of and, often, a solution to the housing crisis.
Franklin County Hand Crew helps battle Williamstown forest fire
Turners Falls Fire Department firefighter Walker Korby leads an operational period objective and safety briefing near the site of a 270-acre forest fire in Williamstown. Courtesy photo/Turners Falls Fire Department
About 25 local firefighters responded Sunday to help contain a forest fire in northern Berkshire County that was estimated to span about 270 acres by late Sunday morning. Courtesy photo/Turners Falls Fire Department
Members of the Franklin County Hand Crew responded to Williamstown on Sunday to help battle a 270-acre forest fire. Firefighters expect to continue their efforts for at least a few more days. Courtesy photo/Colrain Firefighters’ Association
ERVING A male pedestrian on Route 2 was struck by a vehicle and airlifted to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield on Tuesday evening.Erving Police Chief Robert Holst and Erving Fire Chief Philip Wonkka declined to provide identifying information.
Advocates applaud planned French King Bridge safety barriers
The French King Bridge looking east from Gill to Erving. The state Department of Transportation is planning to install 9-foot safety barriers in 2022. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
The existing 3½-foot railings on the French King Bridge. The state is planning safety improvements that include 9-foot safety barriers. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
The Connecticut River looking through the existing railings of the French King Bridge. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
The French King Bridge looking east from Gill to Erving. The state Department of Transportation is planning to install 9-foot safety barriers in 2022. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ