Locally labeled antique bottles donated to Powers Institute Museum in Bernardston >This green glass bottle has the words “Crump & Fox Bernardston Mass” engraved on one side, and the words “Superior Soda Water” on the other. It is one of three of its kind known to still be intact. Staff Photo/ZACK DeLUCA >Two rare antique glass bottles, including one Crump & Fox “Superior Soda Water” bottle that is only one of three of its kind known to survive, will be on display at the Powers Institute Museum starting July 11. Staff Photo/ZACK DeLUCA >A Mandrake Bitters bottle recently acquired by the Powers Institute Museum, with a label that says it was “manufactured by W.R. Marsh, Bernardston, Mass.” and cost just 50 cents per bottle. Staff Photo/ZACK DeLUCA
North County Notebook: June 2, 2021
Northfield Town Hall is now open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Staff File Photo/PAUL FRANZ
The Northfield 350th Anniversary Committee has selected a logo, designed by artist Michael LaCoy of Guilford, Vt. Contributed image
Published: 6/1/2021 2:49:39 PM Selectboard picks new chair, vice chair in Warwick
WARWICK In its first meeting since the May 17 election, the Selectboard reorganized. Continuing Selectboard members Todd Dexter and Brian Snell were appointed as chair and vice chair, respectively, while newly elected member Alan Genovese was appointed as board clerk. Raymond named new Selectboard chair in Bernardston
Tribute honors late Bernardston Historical Commission, Selectboard member Bill Shores
Widow Greta Shores and daughter Paula Reid laugh along as stories are exchanged during a tribute to their husband and father Bill Shores, who died at home on Jan. 16 at 92 years old. STAFF PHOTO/ZACK DELUCA
Friends, family members and history buffs gathered Tuesday outside the Bernardston Senior Center for a tribute to Bill Shores, the former chair of the Bernardston Historical Commission and lifelong town resident, who died at home Jan. 16 at 92 years old. STAFF PHOTO/ZACK DELUCA
Friends, family members and history buffs gathered Tuesday outside the Bernardston Senior Center for a tribute to Bill Shores, the former chair of the Bernardston Historical Commission and lifelong town resident, who died at home Jan. 16 at 92 years old. STAFF PHOTO/ZACK DELUCA