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In Amherst, student journalists have reported that three middle school counselors engaged in anti-transphobic behavior, leading to suspensions while school officials investigate. In Middleborough, a seventh-grader who was sent home from school for wearing anti-trans T-shirts is claiming that his First Amendments rights have been violated. Fortunately, the struggle for transgender dignity and respect is…
Sandy Quadros Bowles
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When Ryan and Bonnie Randell opened Fromagerie Madeline, they had a distinct goal.
“We wanted to open an Old World-style community cheese shop where we can know our customers by name,” Bonnie Randell said.
The shop offers a range of cheese products and items one would need to go along with them, including jellies, olives, crackers and pickles.
But they do more than sell cheese at the site. They also make the product in their upstairs creamery.
Local farmers deliver fresh milk to the creamery each Wednesday, which the couple use to make their own fresh cheese, mixing in salt and various flavors and draining out the whey.
Sutton reopenings continue
SUTTON With each week, more town in-person services are returning.
Town Hall and the Sutton library reopen Monday, May 10, Town Manager James Smith told Select Board members May 4.
The Senior Center reopens May 17, based on guidelines established by the health department and senior center staff. No meals will be served, but Meals on Wheels are still being delivered.
Masks will be required by staff in common areas and by anyone coming into Town Hall, the library or the senior center, he said. Hand sanitizer will be available.
Marion’s Camp Beach will be open to the public June 19 to Aug. 30, and on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6. Swim lessons will be offered July 5-16 and July 19-30. Lifeguards will be on scene and portable toilets in place when the beach opens.