It may seem hard to imagine that the home you’re in today – whether it’s your starter home or just one you’ve fallen in love with along the way – might not be your forever [...]

There’s no doubt 2020 has been a challenging year. A global pandemic coupled with an economic recession has caused heartache for many. However, it has also prompted more Americans to reconsider the meaning of “home.” This quest for a place better equipped to fulfill [...]

This next location is not technically in the state forest but if you continue down the trails, you will enter the state forest. The Hawley Historical Society has done a wonderful job with a self-guided tour of what was Hawley [...]

By Linda Aird

Art is such a personal thing. It does not need to be a painting. It's the stuff you put on your wall or place on your coffee table. It can take many forms. It can be a piece of memorabilia, reminding you of a past activity, somewhere you've been or someone you've known. It can be a painting, print or poster whose colors or [...]

To continue on from my previous little article about the Hawley State Forest (Kenneth M. Dubuque), we will go to the other side of the forest to another of my favorite places, Hallockville Pond, which is right off of Route 8A near the Plainfield/Hawley town [...]

Looking for a fun, educational way to get some exercise--while practicing social distancing?

It is easy to accomplish all of this in the Kenneth M. Dubuque state Forest, or as most people call it, the Hawley State Forest--and it is easy to keep social distance in its 7,882 acres with over 35 miles of trails. Hawley was once a bustling town, [...]

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Delap is participating in an exciting local event! Bike 4 Food is an annual bicycling event in Hatfield, MA. Bikers of all levels can ride to raise money to alleviate hunger. Celebrating its 9th anniversary, the Bike 4 Food Benefit boasts bringing hundreds of individuals, businesses, and organizations together to raise funds for [...]

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Are you considering putting your house on the market soon? Buyers are looking. In Autumn, Buyers and Sellers are more motivated to take the real estate process more seriously, before Winter really closes [...]

Happy Thursday! Looking for something to do this weekend? Have you ever been to Art in the Orchard at Parkhill Orchard? There’s an outdoor art gallery in our community! Parkhill is a working fruit farm and walking sculpture exhibition. This year’s exhibition is the fourth biennial featuring all new works by exciting [...]

Welcome back from vacation! Best wishes to those heading back to school. Whether you’re getting ready to move, staying exactly where you are, or unsure where to go next, Autumn is a time of beginnings. For one, fair season is upon us! Just one of the many Fall traditions that makes Western Massachusetts a charming exciting place to [...]