will use the cash to back companies working on therapeutics Deerfield Management, a prolific backer of biotechnology companies, has raised more than $600 million to invest further in young companies working on drugs The third of its kind from Deerfield, the fund will operate out of a New York City campus called “Cure” that helps nurture startups and be aided by the firm’s close collaboration with a network of nearly 30 academic institutions “There has never been a better time to invest in new and evolving technologies and products across the life science medical technology and healthcare service landscape,” said managing partner James Flynn data and software capabilities are transforming what is possible to achieve in improving health outcomes.” Those investments were tallied during a recalibration of biotech venture funding, with venture firms coalescing around a smaller number of surer bets that often come in the form of $100 million-plus “megarounds.” Deals involving the roughly two dozen firms tracked by BioPharma Dive reached a low point of about $2.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 but have since trended higher along as round sizes have increased Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts Only five biotechs went public in the first quarter — and none have done so since early February — extending an IPO slump that's lasted over three years Just two acquisitions in the first quarter a notable decrease from the six seen during the same period last year The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Deerfield's Healthcare Innovations Fund III will invest in promising therapeutics 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Deerfield Management Company today announced the closing of the Deerfield Healthcare Innovations Fund III a fund of over $600 million that aims to advance healthcare by investing in promising therapeutics and elevating emerging technologies with the potential to shift existing paradigms including machine learning and artificial intelligence "There has never been a better time to invest in new and evolving technologies and products across the life science and software capabilities are transforming what is possible to achieve in improving health outcomes," said James Flynn Deerfield is housed at Cure a twelve-story healthcare innovation campus located in New York City with a mission to accelerate cures by helping health innovators develop products and services from concept to commercialization Cure's resources include state-of-the-art research laboratories and convening spaces and is staffed to support health innovators' business needs from clinics in the South Bronx to care facilities in the highlands of Nepal Foundation funds are provided via employee contributions as well as fund profits Deerfield has invested in and supported the healthcare industry for over 30 years Today the firm employs more than 180 professionals with specialized knowledge that spans clinical and translational medicine which can be leveraged by corporate and strategic partners Deerfield is an investment management firm committed to advancing healthcare through investment, information, and philanthropy. The Firm works across the healthcare ecosystem to connect people, capital, ideas, and technology in bold, collaborative, and inclusive ways. For more information, please visit www.deerfield.com ContactJessica Sagers, PhD, Head of Communications[email protected] Deerfield Management is pleased to welcome Mark Michalski Michalski brings over two decades of experience in .. 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Sign up for a premium subscription plan Crews work to recover a raft that got stuck on a log in the Deerfield River in Charlemont on Friday morning Conway and Florida fire departments responded to help two rafters on the Deerfield River in Charlemont on Friday morning CHARLEMONT — No one was injured when two rafters got stranded while fishing along the Deerfield River and needed to be assisted by first responders Friday morning Charlemont Fire Chief Dennis Annear said two men on a guided fishing excursion hit a log and their raft got stuck on a stretch of the river near the intersection of Zoar and Rowe roads the men happened to have cellphone reception and One of the two men was the owner of the charter company “These guys had their life jackets and it’s a licensed fishing company They were smart enough to stay in the raft and wait,” Annear said Conway and Florida fire departments all responded Also on scene was a Charlemont ambulance and Massachusetts Environmental Police A crew from Conway used a rescue raft to reach the stranded rafters crews had safely brought the two men ashore they were working to remove the trapped raft from the water The department typically does not rescue boats but the raft is an expensive piece of equipment and necessary for the owners’ river guide business now we’re trying to rescue the boat,” Annear said while directing crews Friday morning “We’re trying to recover some of the lost equipment That’s his business — if he doesn’t have his boat he can’t do his business his department was supposed to have a river rescue training at that exact location next week as he felt the log in the water was posing a hazard He said the training may still occur as not all members of the department responded on Friday Reach Madison Schofield at 413-930-4579 or mschofield@recorder.com you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users I am writing in support of Tim Hilchey’s re-election to the Deerfield Select Board including participating in the Community Preservation Committee he has worked tirelessly for the people of Deerfield In tough financial times he has fought for state and federal funds including almost $3 million to fund the Leary Lot and EV Charger Project— at no cost to the town After the 2023 storms and flooding wreaked havoc on our roads Tim was on the ground with town workers to survey the damage then teamed up with other town officials and our legislators to secure $1.58 million for repairs And when inflation bumped up the projected cost of the voter-approved Tilton Library expansion Tim went to work organizing a coalition to successfully lobby the state for more funds These are just a few of the examples of how Tim works with others to make things happen in a fiscally responsive way Things are happening in downtown South Deerfield: new sidewalks (with more to come) moving forward with plans for senior center Tim Hilchey and the current Select Board are working with other town boards finding creative ways to get things done while saving us money organized by National Business Education Association standard subject areas The Wharton School’s legendary competitive spirit was popping with high school energy on Saturday While track-and-field athletes from across the country descended on the University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field in Philadelphia for the annual Penn Relays, 64 future financiers from the U.S., India and Canada convened a few blocks away on the 8th floor of Jon M. Huntsman Hall for the 2025 Wharton Global High School Investment Competition Global Finale “It’s amazing what you all have accomplished.” The winners of the 2024-2025 Wharton Global High School Investment Competition are: Ladi was a true celebrity among these competitors eliciting gasps from the crowd as he first entered the room Teams had spent weeks studying his client profile and creating investment strategies (and colorful slides!) to embrace his values and financial goals; he was the driving force behind their competition learning journey The Global Finale brought all that work into focus “It was very evident that you put so much work into the research analysis and presentations,” Ladi told the students that’s precious…Thank you for making the investment plans and proposals not just about the numbers but about understanding and connecting with people.”  “We met all kinds of managers with all kinds of investment philosophies and processes What distinguished managers was clear thoughtfulness and reasoning behind all the decisions that they put together I think you guys demonstrated that today.” praised the supportive teachers and parents and urged the students to see the power of defending their ideas “No matter where you end up in this competition I think the most important thing is to take away the experience You’re a better communicator now… you’re better at advancing really complex arguments That skill will benefit you for the rest of your life.” Each member of BAM Investing’s winning team will receive a scholarship to a Wharton Global Youth online program one team from Deerfield Academy will automatically advance to next year’s semifinals (as long as they submit all the deliverables) to defend the school’s crown All finalist teams received trophies and certificates as well as special plaques for the top three teams The Wharton Global Youth team is doing some reimagining of our signature competition, so be sure to stay tuned for more information in our Global Youth newsletter and on the Wharton Global Youth Program website For a final investment competition reflection this year’s second-place team of high school students from Lycée Français de Chicago “Our team members are from countries spanning four different continents the United Kingdom and the United States,” said Samuel “We truly believe that it’s not about what each person does best but it’s about the whole being greater than the sum of its parts.” If you’re planning to compete Are you ready to strategize and invest with Wharton Global Youth Attendees of the antique truck show at Yankee Candle Corporate Headquarters in South Deerfield look inside the engine compartment of a classic Chevy pickup truck A poodle looks out from a 1957 Mack B34 bus which is dedicated to the 2015-2016 senior football players of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy at the antique truck show at Yankee Candle Corporate Headquarters in South Deerfield The hood ornament on a Peterbilt 359 truck at the antique truck show at Yankee Candle Corporate Headquarters in South Deerfield A miniature John Deere tractor on the flatbed of one of the classic trucks at the antique truck show at Yankee Candle Corporate Headquarters in South Deerfield DEERFIELD — As the 20th annual show for the Antique Truck Club of America’s western Massachusetts chapter is set to kick off this weekend the event is nearly old enough to be considered “antique” itself With general consensus on a truck 25 years or older being antique May 4 will bring it one step closer to the characteristic it celebrates The rain-or-shine event is returning to the Yankee Candle Corporate Headquarters on Yankee Candle Way off of Routes 5 and 10 with the public invited to spend the day checking out antique pickup trucks vintage tractor trailers and everything in between As the show celebrates the two-decade milestone chapter president Phil Judd said it’s business as usual we didn’t do anything special this year,” Judd said “We’re hoping for good weather and good turnout.” parking is free on site and there will be raffles and several food vendors available Food vendors include Local Burgy and Ol Buckets Maple Kettle Corn A $100 door prize also will be offered for people entering trucks into the show The number of trucks entering the show each year changes and is often weather-dependent Judd said the 2023 edition saw 200 trucks of all types cold weather and about 75 trucks showed up Previous shows have featured models from the 1930s all the way to the early 1990s which is scheduled to have its restoration finished in the days before the show Kathy and Doug Richardson are members of the Antique Truck Club of America’s western Massachusetts chapter and have attended each of the 20 shows held here in the valley They said the show is a great way to welcome spring and the community it has created We’re the first show of the year and people are ready to get their trucks out,” Kathy Richardson said the people that you see that you don’t see that often which is a fairly rare model with a V12 Detroit Diesel engine Judd said his chapter is always open to people who want to further their interest in antique trucks “We’re hoping to keep growing and new members are always welcome,” he said adding club registration will be available at the show While the western Massachusetts chapter’s show often marked the first show of the year for the Antique Truck Club of America a new chapter in Tennessee is hosting its inaugural event on May 2 and 3 the club’s schedule takes it up to Deerfield before hitting the road and heading on down to Maryland on May 10 For more information about the western Massachusetts chapter, visit its Facebook page at Facebook.com/groups/westernmassatca. For more information about the Antique Truck Club of America, visit its website at antiquetruckclub.org Chris Larabee can be reached at clarabee@recorder.com Deerfield Selectboard candidates David Wolfram and Tim Hilchey met at the Deerfield Community Center Wednesday evening for a candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Franklin County Residents joined Deerfield Selectboard candidates Tim Hilchey and David Wolfram Wednesday evening for a candidates forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Franklin County the two Selectboard candidates came together for a forum to pitch their platforms to voters Selectboard Chair Tim Hilchey and former Selectboard member David Wolfram met at the Deerfield Community Center Wednesday evening as they prepare for a rematch of the 2022 election The candidate forum was hosted by the League of Women Voters of Franklin County with questions screened by the organization Hilchey and Wolfram touched on past accomplishments with the former touting his role in reviving the Leary Lot project with the help of a $2 million federal grant and a $4 million congressional earmark for the upcoming transformation of the 1888 Building into modern municipal offices I want to finish several projects that I’ve been working on for the past few years,” Hilchey said in his opening remarks adding that his goal is to ensure these projects are finished with little extra burden on taxpayers Topping the list of priorities is ensuring the state follows through on the $23 million-plus replacement of the Stillwater Bridge Wolfram pointed to his time on the Selectboard during the formation of South County EMS as well as laying the foundation for several projects including the solar project on the former town landfill “I’m running again because I want to finish some of the projects that I started when I was on the board before … I’m very proud of what I did in the past for the town,” Wolfram said in his opening remarks While both candidates are running on platforms of fiscal responsibility and finding a home for the South County Senior Center their visions for the center’s permanent location differ Hilchey and Wolfram also emphasized that while the Selectboard sets the tax rate it is the town’s voters who approve borrowing for large projects like the South Deerfield Wastewater Treatment Plant in 2019 and the Tilton Library expansion in 2022 Hilchey said once Tilton Library moves to its completed building this summer the renovated annex of the Congregational Church will be available to the Senior Center as a temporary When the 1888 Building is completed in 2026 the Town Hall space will also be available for the Senior Center which can still use the space in the former church Sunderland and Whately will continue talks about finding a permanent home move the town offices to there and have an empty space — 9,000 square feet — where a senior center can be brought in under one roof to offer all of their programming,” he said adding that the Senior Center’s feasibility studies for build-outs in Deerfield and Whately were too expensive as the estimates came in between $15 million and $17 million the old Town Hall would be a perfect solution for that.” Wolfram said he’d like to see the Senior Center move into the South Deerfield Congregational Church as he said it would be the most cost-efficient option while a future home is discussed among the three towns “The quickest and easiest way is to move them back into the Congregational Church Eaglebrook did an excellent job to get it prepared for us,” Wolfram said but I’m just saying it’s not going to be a free transition I stress that it’s going to take three to five years before we get this done.” Asked what made each of them the best candidate Hilchey said he is an excellent communicator who is able to research grants the town can take advantage of all while representing the town in a positive way which creates a network of contacts for Deerfield … I am very good at raising outside resources from the federal and state government,” Hilchey said adding that he makes a point to get to Franklin County Chamber of Commerce breakfasts when Deerfield residents are speaking and he walks in the Monte’s March fundraiser for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts each year “These all make it easier for us to work with our legislators and to deliver resources to Deerfield And that’s what I plan to continue to do.” Wolfram said that while he has a quiet demeanor he is a tireless worker for the community he grew up in “I’ve always had the interests of the town of Deerfield at heart Most of the work that I do is behind the scenes,” Wolfram said our assistant administrators in the past to get things done … We have full-time people that we have to utilize.” the candidates emphasized again their commitment to fiscal responsibility in Deerfield That’s one of my biggest assets,” Wolfram said we can kind of balance things out and that’s going to be important trying to balance things within the town of Deerfield and get things done in a reasonable manner.” Hilchey closed out the forum stating that if residents desire a “respectful fiscally responsible government,” a person who works hard in times of crisis and a great collaborator “If you want someone with a track record of bringing home state and federal dollars “If you want someone who goes the extra mile to represent Deerfield throughout the county and state Frontier Community Access Television (FCAT) recorded the forum and uploaded the video to its YouTube page. It can be found at bit.ly/3EAuczf Tim Hilchey has proved he works for all of Deerfield accomplishments and commitment have been demonstrated over and over again Tim is available to all residents at Selectboard meetings He works to bring clarity to complex issues He participates in information sessions to help everyone be better informed before voting Wherever a local resident or issue is involved He marches for the Food Bank with the Frontier Stomping Out Hunger team every year When the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce advertised a breakfast event about family businesses he called director Jessye Deane to ask if there was a Deerfield connection When told that Nicole Ciesluk would be a speaker he was there that morning to wish her luck On learning the prospective buyers of Magic Wings he went to say hello and learn about their plans He attended the Coffee with Jim McGovern forum hosted by South County Senior Center at Whately Town Hall “We don’t think that local races matter that much — they do,” McGovern said McGovern asked about the date of Deerfield’s election and we see the results that division brings to a country and a community Tim works to include everyone and not divide us “People need to make sure they show up and elect people who are actually representing your values because some people who don’t are getting in because we’re not paying attention.” Now it’s up to us to support our values by voting to re-elect Tim Hilchey to the Selectboard on Monday The town of Deerfield gathered for her funeral reflecting on her life of service and kindness I have grown up hearing stories about that day and how she supported those in their times of need at my Aunt Mary (Wolfram) Stokarski’s funeral on Nov her legacy was reflected in familiar faces —family she lived with generosity and dedication to community carries this legacy and has served Deerfield for decades as a police officer teaching me the value of working hard and listening To build an inclusive future grounded in our legacy we must stop assuming the worst of those who disagree with us we can listen openly and offer the grace we hope to receive With Deerfield facing challenges like rising costs and deepening divides his steady leadership and decades of public service are what the town needs right now My father wants to hear your concerns and your vision for Deerfield’s future Vote for David Wolfram for DeerfieldSelectboard A 29-year-old Bernardston man was airlifted from Greenfield to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield following a motorcycle crash in Deerfield on Tuesday ERVING — A Northfield motorcyclist was killed following a collision with a pickup truck at the intersection of Prospect Street and Route 63 in Erving at around 4:30 p.m was transported by Northfield EMS to Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield according to the State Police Office of Media Relations The truck’s driver was not injured or charged with a crime That crash was one of two Franklin County motorcycle crashes in a short period of time Tuesday A 29-year-old Bernardston man was airlifted to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield with a lower right leg injury following a single-vehicle crash on River Road in Deerfield that occurred at around 4:45 p.m. according to Deerfield Police Chief John Paciorek Jr South County EMS transported the man to the helipad adjacent to Baystate Franklin Medical Center and Greenfield Middle School where a LIFE STAR helicopter was already stationed Paciorek said the Deerfield crash remains under investigation by Police Officer Marissa Smith 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Deerfield has been a long-term shareholder of Brookdale Senior Living and is one of Brookdale's largest capital partners Our enthusiasm about Brookdale's future has never been greater and we support the Board's efforts to extend Brookdale's leadership in patient care and financial performance We believe demand for Brookdale's services will well outstrip supply in a few short years due to demographics alone Revitalizing existing communities and executing a growth strategy made possible through rising operating cash flows can allow the company to close the growth and valuation gap with peers this can comfortably yield a significantly higher equity value Articulating a clear vision and establishing an incentive system to align stakeholders is foundational for the company to reach its potential We look forward to supporting Brookdale as it brings new talent and energy to the Board and executive team ContactJessica Sagers, PhD, Head of Communications[email protected] Senior Citizens Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsTerrell Forney DEERFIELD BEACH – An investigation is ongoing after a fatal deputy shooting occurred on Monday Leer en español outside a Walgreens along South Federal Highway and Southeast 10th Street in Deerfield Beach deputies responded to reports of a “suspicious person” who was armed with several large knives deputies said they made contact with a woman who had multiple knives A Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue crew responded and pronounced the woman dead at the scene Authorities have yet to identify the woman or provide any information on the circumstances that led to the gunfire The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating as is customary with BSO-involved shootings the Broward Sheriff’s Office said its Internal Affairs Unit would also investigate Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Terrell Forney joined Local 10 News in October 2005 as a general assignment reporter but a desire to escape the harsh winters of the north brought him to South Florida TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Closed Captioning / Audio Description Contact Us Careers at WPLG Terms of Use Privacy Policy Public File FCC Applications EEO Report Do Not Sell My Info 1.0 Host Exhibit Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC. I have been an active member on various boards and committees that helped “run” the town of Deerfield My professional job and my volunteer Deerfield committee work has helped me realize the importance for voting David Wolfram as a Selectboard member and has plain common sense with full transparency I have served on the following committees and boards: Planning Board (6 years) Deerfield School Committee (9 years) and Frontier School Committee (12 years) Building Committee for the Deerfield Elementary School Deerfield Zoning Board My work on these committees and boards solidified my belief that David Wolfram needs to be our next Selectboard member David hopes to accomplish these goals as a Selectboard member Town set up a dumping system for septic users Current plant is large enough to accommodate this possibility the cost for the new library was $4 million with the grant Cost has increased dramatically from the initial discussion Oversight of new library construction costs is important David will review the practicality for the senior housing project on the St Senior Center thoughts are part of his platform David is interested in looking at the Congregational Church as an option for the senior center David is also interested in looking at the present town hall as a senior center option David stated the Selectboard needs to secure grant funding for the proposed senior center David Wolfram has strong goals for the town and personal character make David the strong leader the town of Deerfield needs Appoquinimink High School students and their guests arrive at the school's prom at The Deerfield, May 1, 2025. 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One Saturday I went looking for David Wolfram signs to put on our lawn We get hundreds of vehicles passing our house and thought it would be well known he is running for Selectboard and has our support Our neighbors on Conway Street also had one of his signs and as drive around I see more signs which gives me encouragement that change can happen where we live and it would be for the good of the town that he gets elected I did start my search for his campaign signs by going to town hall and then to his house I met his knowledgeable wife and spoke with her about conditions in town and changes needed We were in agreement on issues and that financially the town is in trouble and possibly no state funding these would not happen I also mentioned there is little support from the private schools when they are profiting and using town resources Then I went to the dump to meet David Wolfram whom I wish I had voted for last election Then I saw for myself people campaigning for his opponent who were interrupting traffic as people tried to do their weekly trash run I thought how intrusive to push yourself on people I spoke my mind quiet deliberately wondering what is going to happen to our town and how we won’t be able to afford to live here in a few years due to high taxes We have lived and worked here for 30-plus years David was quiet while I was ranting and listening and agreeing with my concerns I took a flyer and was impressed with his business background He too is concerned about our seniors and farmland improved parking issues and even volunteered for our Fire Department He wants taxes for all kinds of town improvements not to fall on residents He is a “can do person” who will aid people living here Please vote on May 5 and elect a Selectboard member who stands behind us and for our well-being (CBS12) — A crash with injuries on I-95 South in Deerfield Beach is impacting Boca Raton drivers on Wednesday morning officials said that the four left lanes have been blocked The Florida Highway Patrol said that the crash does involve injuries Find more ways to stay up to date with your latest local news. 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Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the biggest stories and can't miss video Lake and McHenry County Scanner Two emergency personnel were injured after a person in mental crisis reportedly intentionally lit a house fire and caused a standoff with a SWAT team in Deerfield The Deerfield Police Department responded around 11:55 a.m Wednesday to the 400 block of Deerfield Road for a report of a well-being check Officers were requested to check on a person residing at a house Officers arrived and made contact with the adult male subject They made threatening comments and retreated into the home where weapons were reported to possibly be present Police officials said the assistance of numerous surrounding police agencies and the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System Emergency Services Team (NIPAS EST) was requested to assist Police officers began securing the immediate scene and the surrounding area The Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District responded to the scene to stand by Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Ray Larson said fire crews were staging and working with the police department when the a small fire began in the front room of the two-story A fire also occurred in a second-floor bedroom Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire from the outside Fire department radio traffic indicated the subject lit the fires who was apparently experiencing a mental health episode surrendered himself to law enforcement personnel around 2:40 p.m The man was transported to a local hospital for an evaluation Larson said a firefighter and a police officer both suffered injuries from falling debris during the incident They were transported to the hospital for treatment and later released Larson said it is unknown whether the home was deemed uninhabitable but utilities were disconnected to the home Highland Park and Buffalo Grove fire departments assisted at the scene Mundelein and Long Grove fire departments covered Deerfield fire stations Deerfield Road was shut down from Beverly Court to Rosemary Terrace due to the incident Police officials have not released further information on the case or said whether any charges have been filed or will be filed No part of this website may be reproduced or stored in any form without written permission from Lake and McHenry County Scanner To keep you informed about the latest news across Lake and McHenry counties as it happens Join the Village of Deerfield and Deerfield Park District from 9 a.m for a kid and adult friendly Open House at Deerfield’s Public Works Facility Parking is available at the Patty Turner Center This event is free for all ages and will feature: contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245 This press release was produced by the Village of Deerfield The views expressed here are the author’s own Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Please visit joinstatepolice.ny.gov to learn more The driver of the crash and sole occupant has been identified as Thomas D The cause of the crash remains under investigation.   State Route 12 was reopened in both directions.   State Police in Marcy responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on State Route 12 at the Trenton Road overpass in the town of Deerfield Troopers located one person deceased inside the vehicle A preliminary investigation determined that a vehicle was traveling northbound on State Route 12 when The vehicle subsequently caught fire and was fully engulfed upon the arrival of the Deerfield Fire Department The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing The identity of the victim is being withheld pending family notification State Route 12 remains closed in both directions at the Trenton Road overpass as investigators work at the scene Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes Updates will be provided as they become available Michalski will lead Deerfield's efforts to advance healthcare via excellence in software and artificial intelligence 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Deerfield Management is pleased to welcome Mark Michalski Michalski brings over two decades of experience in healthcare A pioneer in the use of artificial intelligence for healthcare and a board-certified radiologist he currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Ascertain a New York City-based technology company specializing in AI-driven solutions for healthcare enterprises Ascertain's AI platform supports critical workflows in revenue cycle management enabling healthcare organizations to improve efficiency and outcomes Deerfield led Ascertain's Series A investment round and will house the company at the firm's New York City headquarters Michalski led strategic business development for Amazon's healthcare and life sciences business units He also served as Founding Executive Director of Mass General Brigham AI (formerly the Center for Clinical Data Science) where he spearheaded groundbreaking AI applications in clinical medicine he held leadership roles at Butterfly Network and Hyperfine Research both innovative diagnostic imaging and AI companies that successfully exited "We're at a turning point in healthcare where data and investment intersect to create profound opportunities for transformation," commented Dr we have the chance to not just anticipate the future but to craft it—accelerating innovation and ultimately delivering better care for patients I'm thrilled to be part of this mission and to help lead the charge in making these possibilities a reality." "Software is changing our ability to understand data Deerfield will continue to expand its ability to launch new software-enabled products and services and support best-in-class capabilities for portfolio companies." ContactJessica Sagers, PhD, Head of Communications[email protected] Artificial Intelligence Computer & Electronics Senior Open Local Qualifier at Longmeadow Country Club took place on Monday with the top 15 players and two alternates advancing to the Final Qualifying Round for the 45th U.S South Deerfield’s Keith Burch competed in the qualifier in Longmeadow on Monday shooting 3-over 73 to finish in a tie for sixth place and allowing him to keep his dream alive running through June 2 at sites all across the country Freedom Credit Union 0 — Dexter Fioery tallied four hits and an RBI while Ellis Petitdemange added four hits in Sweet Lucy’s Rookie Division win Monday Tucker Merrigan and Marshall Royce both had four hits for Freedom Manitty’s 1 — Ben Shivone struck out seven and doubled Phil Brodeur had eight strikeouts and three hits while Jackson Baker added a hit in Gilmore’s Majors win Monday Jackson Puchalski had three hits while Fred Burnap and Fisher Williams hit safely for Maniatty’s Elks Club 0 — Freysah Sigundsson had two hits while Ellie McIntyre had two hits and an RBI in Pipione’s win Monday Aubrey Marshall-Hamberg and Rachel Laffey hit safley for Elks Club The May 5 annual town elections are almost here As someone who bought my beautiful Deerfield home in 2023 it’s very important to me that members of our local government be accessible and responsive Tim has worked hard and successfully to bring home state and federal dollars including leaders of the Police Department and DPW to deliver safe sidewalks on Sugarloaf Street (paid for entirely by MassDOT) crosswalk safety lights on North Main Street (two state grants) a $500,000 sidewalk facelift for Elm Street Select Board candidate David Wolfram had three years to help build the parking lot Tim assembled a team to create an entirely new design for the project They secured a $2.46 million federal grant A state Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant and federal ARPA money paid the balance The high-speed EV chargers are attracting new visitors to our downtown businesses And no matter how you voted on the Tilton Library Tim successfully led a 12-library campaign to get more money from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners the Tilton Library received an additional $471,000 I believe Tim has been a careful steward of our interests and I appreciate all the time and effort he devotes to Deerfield These are my personal viewpoints and not the views of any organization with which I am affiliated or represent As lifelong residents of Deerfield for 75 years we have watched the town change through those years some changes can have a serious impact on those of us financially supporting the town through taxes property taxes provide around 70% of the money needed to run the town of Deerfield property taxes usually increase moderately to allow households to plan for these increases our town has seen an overall increase of 25% in our taxes For those people who live alone or are on fixed incomes this increase may be unstainable for some residents to remain living in our town Another concern is that higher taxes make it difficult for some younger families to afford homes in Deerfield the town’s schools may show a decline in enrollment Deerfield has always prided itself in its educational institutions Ensuring affordable housing is available is a serious and important matter for town officials to consider Select Board candidate Tim Hilchey’s recent interview with the Recorder stated one of his most important accomplishments was the development of the Leary Lot Have downtown establishments honestly benefitted from more business if there are noticeable empty parking spaces It is for these primary reasons that we are supporting David Wolfram for the Deerfield Select Board position David has lived in town all his life and served as a former Deerfield Select Board member for nine years He knows how important managing a town’s budget is to ensure the town is not making it financially difficult for taxpayers to remain in their homes and for young people to have an opportunity to afford a home in our beautiful town A vote for David Wolfram is a vote for fiscally responsible spending and affordable housing in the town of Deerfield DEERFIELD — The town will pursue engineering of a phased upgrade plan for the Old Deerfield Wastewater Treatment Plant as the community continues to examine the best route forward for the aging facility The Selectboard/Sewer Commissioners recently approved a $44,140 contract with sewer consultant DPC Engineering which has conducted the South Deerfield plant’s construction that will see the company develop an alternative concept to undertaking a new building The town has worked with the nonprofits in Old Deerfield and while the two parties did not agree on what system design to pursue each choice was expected to cost at least $16 million Deerfield will look to DPC Engineering to develop a phased approach to repairing or 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will be the first target of any work the idea would be to pursue pumps and piping then tanks and then finish off with building upgrades Meals added that a phased upgrade plan may also present opportunities for town staff to conduct mechanical work to “save some money for ourselves and the nonprofits.” Deerfield is likely going to approach the nonprofits in Old Deerfield for financial assistance as the plant serves institutions like Deerfield Academy while only serving about 30 Deerfield residences The nonprofits have helped in the past with sewer work, including as recently as summer 2024, with Deerfield Academy paying construction costs for two projects related to the Old Deerfield plant which included engineering costs paid by the town The scope of work estimates DPC Engineering will complete its work in about four months A network of correspondents providing impartial news reports and analysis in 33 languages from locations around the world Up-to-the-minute news and analysis from 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and wrapped around one side of the building more than half an hour after the meeting began The crowd inside and outside held signs in support of trans rights and pride flags with cheers from outside audible in the quieter moments after speakers finished The meeting was the first held by the school district since the U.S. Department of Education announced it was opening an investigation into the district and Chicago Public Schools last month for alleged Title IX violations It came after conservative groups filed a complaint about transgender students being allowed to change in locker rooms that line up with their gender identities Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs that receive federal funding Moms for Liberty supporters attend a Deerfield Public Schools District 109 board meeting at Caruso Middle School in Deerfield on Thursday The Education Department’s announcement cited north suburban Deerfield parent Nicole Georgas’ complaint against the school saying her cisgender daughter shouldn’t have to share a locker room with a transgender girl The transgender student was said to have changed in the girls’ locker room The announcement included Georgas’ claim that students were “forced” to change in the locker room with the transgender student In a statement, the district said it “strongly refute[s] the patently false allegations” by Georgas and said it is “committed to obeying the law.” Illinois law prohibits discrimination based on gender identity requiring schools to protect transgender students’ right to use restrooms and facilities that match their gender identity gender-neutral changing rooms were added to each locker room when the school was renovated in 2017 “Current laws mandate that students must be permitted access to the locker room and bathroom that aligns with their gender identity,” a statement from the district said “The administration and the board are united with our leaders and educators on this issue Several residents spoke on behalf of the families of trans children who feared their identities being revealed at the two-hour-plus meeting Hundreds of community members and supporters attend a Deerfield Public Schools District 109 board meeting at Caruso Middle School in Deerfield on Thursday a transgender boy at Shepherd Middle School who is friends with the girl who was targeted by Georgas said being thrust into the national spotlight has made middle school more difficult than it already is for trans kids “I’m here tonight to speak for my friend,” he said to a standing ovation … It is hard enough getting through the day doing homework and dealing with messy friendships without being pawns in a political agenda.” a mother of three who graduated from the district and is a teacher in a nearby district voiced her support for District 109’s adherence to state laws in the face of the federal inquiries “What we can’t do is settle for lies or false accusations or cower to bullies in our town or at large,” said Christine who didn’t want to give her full last name “I’m heartbroken and furious that any child from our community could become the subject of a publicity stunt and the target of bullying.” a mom of a seventh grader who attends a school in the district spoke out against the district policy allowing transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice She said it was “insane” the school didn’t have a “transition plan” to acclimate students to the policy District 109 forced policy over privacy,” Benson said She also claimed that transgender students were given more time to change than cisgdender students which said wasn’t “equity” but “a time heist.” A few members of Moms for Liberty also spoke and criticized the district Chicago’s Human Rights Ordinance requires all public and private facilities in the city to allow people to use facilities that line up with their gender identity America First Legal — a nonprofit founded by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller in 2021 which aims to work against the “lawless radical left” — announced it had filed a complaint with the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division urging it to conduct a criminal investigation into District 109 over what Georgas alleged happened Georgas previously said she filed a claim with the justice department as well Terms of Use • Privacy Notice • Cookie Policy • Terms of Sale In my 3½ years on the Deerfield Planning Board (3 years as chair) I quickly learned that our public meetings and appearances were minimal in relation to the amount of time and work that goes on behind the scenes Selectboard Chair Tim Hilchey exemplifies this dedication to the maximum Anyone can sit in a Selectboard meeting every two weeks without speaking or engaging but it’s the hours and hours of work between those meetings that make all the difference listens to residents with varied opinions and works with our legislators — that’s what makes him an effective I hope you will join me in voting for Tim on Monday May 5 to make sure he can continue his good work for the next three years Deerfield can be proud to have a leader such as Tim working for our future Deerfield Road was shut down for two hours after an oversized semi-tractor trailer truck struck the viaduct bridge and became stuck in Deerfield Monday afternoon The Deerfield Police Department said around 4:30 p.m Monday that a truck became stuck under the viaduct on Deerfield Road Officers shut down Deerfield Road between Waukegan Road and Chestnut Street The truck struck the Metra viaduct along Deerfield Road The bridge and the train tracks were not damaged The driver of the semi-tractor trailer was uninjured but the trailer sustained significant damage The trailer was fully loaded with pallets of hardware Ernie’s Wrecker Service was called to the scene to remove the truck and trailer The trailer had to be offloaded and loaded onto other trucks before crews could pull the trailer out from under the bridge due to the extensive damage to the trailer trailer and load were transported back to Ernie’s Auto and Truck Center Officers reopened the roadway after the scene was cleared by 6:40 p.m The crash occurred in a spot where there have been repeated incidents involving oversized vehicles striking the viaduct In late December, a truck crashed into the same viaduct and caused Metra trains to be delayed and vehicle traffic to be shut down In February 2024, a semi-trailer was damaged after becoming stuck underneath the viaduct DEERFIELD — Monday’s Annual Town Meeting will see residents consider a roughly $19.7 million budget and vote again on a citizen’s petition seeking to ask the Legislature to lower the municipal voting age to 16 Town Meeting will be held in Goodnow Gymnasium at Frontier Regional School Topping the 22-article warrant is the town’s $19.68 million fiscal year 2026 budget request which is an approximately $1.39 million or 7.6% increase over FY25 and the largest increase in recent years Big drivers of the budget include debt for Tilton Library’s expansion project coming online which accounts for 2.7% of the increase; general cost increases for Deerfield Elementary and Frontier Regional School; and new positions in several departments Finance Committee Chair Julie Chalfant said the general budget outlook is strong for Deerfield although some folks may receive a “shock” on their tax bills due to Tilton Library’s debt which increased the debt service line item by $503,689 “We’re in good shape this year because we can support the needs of the town and still put some money aside for capital projects,” Chalfant said “I think we’re in a pretty solid position and hope that continues.” states the community had a “large balance of free cash” certified at the end of FY24 which means the money could be used to shore up the budget while allowing the town to place some free cash in the Capital Stabilization Fund for the first time since FY21 The overview also notes the town’s culture and recreation section is seeing a 15.7% increase with the vast majority of that spike coming from increased electricity for Tilton Library’s new She added many of the new personnel increases which include a full-time position for the Police Department and the loss of grant funding that paid for two South County Senior Center employees but those added positions mean personnel requests at future Town Meetings should be lower “I expect that we won’t see more additions in either hours or number of people in the coming years,” Chalfant noted The other major article on the warrant is a citizen’s petition filed by Sunderland resident Jessica Corwin — a Deerfield supporter of the petition will read the motion at Town Meeting — that would ask the Legislature to lower the municipal voting age to 16 The same petition was brought before Conway Sunderland and Whately voters in 2024 by four Frontier Regional School seventh graders Deerfield was the only community of the four that rejected it opponents of the measure said it was heartening to see students expressing interest in town politics and putting in the effort to bring the measure before voters but they questioned if 16- and 17-year-olds were ready to handle decisions that could significantly affect taxpayers Other matters to come before voters include two articles related to the state’s future replacement of Stillwater Bridge Article 12 seeks the release of a conservation restriction of land owned by Great River Hydro and Article 13 seeks permission to allow the town to purchase easements on private land for bridge construction Articles 9 and 10 include capital improvements Article 9 asks for $50,000 from the Sewer Retained Earnings Account to purchase a $30,000 sewer lift station generator and a $20,000 4-inch water supply pipe Article 10 seeks $84,500 from free cash to purchase circulatory pumps and to start a multi-year flooring project for Deerfield Elementary School as well as $20,000 for computer upgrades at Town Hall Article 11 includes several Community Preservation Act requests including $200,000 for Deerfield Elementary School’s playground The article also includes transfers of $145,000 to the Community Preservation Budgeted Reserve and $46,000 each to the Community Housing and Historical reserves 21 and 22 all relate to green energy initiatives in Deerfield although they are expected to be tabled at Town Meeting as Energy Conservation Committee member MA Swedlund said the town needs to iron out the details some more “What I’m hoping will happen is we will be able to put together a bigger more active citizens group to have done all the homework that we needed to do in order to put it up for the fall Town Meeting.” ■Adopting the “Prudent Investor Rule” for trust funds held by the town ■Changing the constable role from an elected position into a Selectboard-appointed role The full Annual Town Meeting warrant can be found on Deerfield’s website at bit.ly/42PKM69 Please join me in supporting Tim Hilchey for reelection to the Deerfield Select Board and has had years of experience in serving Deerfield including chairing the Conservation Commission chairing the Community Preservation Committee and in his current term on the Select Board He works well with other town boards and departments and has brought money into town from state sources to help offset the cost of various projects I believe he truly has the interests of all Deerfield residents in mind as he carries out his duties on the Select Board and I know he will do the same if reelected shooting a 3-over 73 to finish in a tie for sixth place and allow him to keep his dream alive The lone other Hampshire County competitor was Jim Patterson of Southampton There were a total of eight western Massachusetts golfers competing on Monday Amherst’s Ronald Laverdiere was set to compete as well Players that shot 6-over or worse didn’t make the cut Patterson was only 1-over through six holes but a triple bogey on the eighth hole at Longmeadow Country Club provided him a hill too steep to climb shooting a 40 on the front nine and an 82 on the back on the par-70 course Deerfield Academy alumni Elic Ayomanor’s dream of playing in the NFL became a reality on Saturday The Stanford wide receiver was selected with the 136th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft — the 34th pick of the fourth round — to the Tennessee Titans Ayomanor was the 20th wide receiver selected in the 2025 draft and will be catching passes from Cam Ward