MONTAGUE — Residents will consider 31 articles during the Wednesday May 7 Annual Town Meeting that will mark a “number of firsts” for Montague according to Town Administrator Walter Ramsey who led a two-hour Zoom presentation and discussion of the 31 warrant articles last week mentioned how the Wednesday date marks a transition from the norm as Annual Town Meeting is typically held on Saturday some new and interim staff members will be participating Annual Town Meeting will start at 6:30 p.m in the auditorium at Turners Falls High School and Great Falls Middle School in the event that the town cannot decide on all 31 articles this week In a high-level view of the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal Ramsey explained that Montague is in a financially secure place Department budgets involved largely level services amid a push by the Selectboard to “maintain infrastructure” while limiting extra services and staffing expansions “The Selectboard pretty early on called those back realizing that we’re trying to provide a balanced budget for you all,” Ramsey said Other budget themes noted include employee heath insurance and capital budget requests that include sewer system maintenance and vehicle replacements The town is also considering the budget of future years while discussing FY26 given the shifting federal funding landscape the anticipated increases in building costs employee contract negotiations and the ongoing FirstLight Hydro Generating Co tax valuation case impacting valuations from FY22 to FY24 Articles 2 through 12 will pertain to the town’s FY26 operating budget of nearly $12.75 million a 2.75% increase from the current fiscal year and Articles 13 through 24 will relate to capital requests the town’s assessment to Franklin County Technical School for FY26 is $841,660 and the Gill-Montague Regional School District assessment is more than $12.66 million a 4.3% increase compared to FY25’s figures The capital requests that voters will consider this year total nearly $4.77 million including a $3 million sewer pipe and manhole rehabilitation A Department of Public Works request for vehicle replacements sparked discussion and recommendations Articles 16 and 17 involve the proposed purchase of two dump trucks for the DPW: a 10-wheel truck that would replace a 2003 vehicle and that would require $365,000 be transferred from free cash; and a smaller dump truck that would replace a 2002 dump truck by using $325,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund These requests were both included on the town’s five-year capital plan and come recommended by the Capital Improvements Committee Town Meeting member Jennifer Audley asked about the planning of the purchases Capital Improvements Committee member Ariel Elan explained the current trucks are not only at the end of their mechanical usefulness but that the intention to replace them has been known since the five-year Capital Improvement Plan was adopted in 2023 After further discussion and input from DPW Director Sam Urkiel Finance Committee member John Hanold said he believes these capital requests will be a “hot issue.” He recommended that department heads become familiar with the Capital Improvement Plan before Town Meeting “I think that’s an issue that will come up so that’s sort of an early warning,” Hanold said with Elan asking if parts of the plan could be provided during Town Meeting which seeks authorization for the Selectboard and Board of Assessors to negotiate a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement with FirstLight took up a portion of the pre-Town Meeting information session Ramsey provided an overview to explain the history of FirstLight challenging its tax valuations in Montague and other towns and detailed a pros and cons list of entering into a PILOT agreement Ramsey said a PILOT agreement would be in place for 10 years and would carry the same rate each year “FirstLight owns a lot of land and a lot of assets in town,” Ramsey said “The PILOT would be able to agree on what we think that value is and we’re confident that we’re going to be getting a lot closer to what we think it is than what they think it is.” it would only authorize those negotiations to begin and the terms of the PILOT would be fleshed out at a later date There was some skepticism expressed over the ability for FirstLight and the town to reach an agreement and the leverage the town would have in negotiations To view the full 31-article warrant, visit montague-ma.gov/files/ATM_Warrant_-_Signed.pdf Erin-Leigh Hoffman can be reached at ehoffman@recorder.com or 413-930-4231 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 Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired Viatris securities during the Class Period may, no later than JUNE 3, 2025, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE. Viatris, headquartered in Canonsburg, PA, is a healthcare company that supplies medicines to one billion patients globally. According to the lawsuit, defendants misled investors by, among other things, minimizing the impact of the failed inspection at Viatris' Indore, India facility and Warning Letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. To learn your rights or for more information, CLICK HERE or please contact Berger Montague: Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015, or Peter Hamner at phamner@bm.net. Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Delaware, Washington, D.C., San Diego, San Francisco and Chicago, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/250852 Copyright © 2025 FactSet Research Systems Inc.© 2025 TradingView in Rochester to the late Harold and Marie Stopani McAnn Jan dedicated her life to helping and caring for others whether at holiday gatherings or on vacations brought her lasting happiness and memories Jan adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren Jan and her husband Walt recently returned to New York State after living many years in Arizona Jan was an avid reader who enjoyed novels both by text and in later years by audiobooks Playing cards was another of Jan’s favorite pastimes; she was both lucky and very competitive Her quick wit and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew her Jan’s deep generosity left a lasting impact on many individuals and organizations over the years 1961; her children MaryEllen (Dick) Reynolds Allison and Matthew Zimmerman; great-grandchildren Besides her parents Jan was preceded in death by her brother David McAnn and her sister Patricia (Rich) Misgalla A memorial service for Jan will be held in Rochester and announced by the family at a later date memorials may be made in Jan’s name to WNY Kidney Foundation at https://www.kfwny.org/ Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of New York | https://www.post-journal.com | PO Box 3386 He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls They were blessed with two beautiful daughters they however remained best friends and co-parented well.  Donnie made his home in Vancouver where he worked as a “Finish” carpenter and foreman for ARS Inc He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Pepper Paige Montague and Nori Chai Montague; parents “Murphy” Montague of Idaho Falls He was preceded in death by his grandparents The family will visit with friends Friday from 6-8 p.m Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired Zynex securities during the Class Period may, no later than MAY 19, 2025, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE. Zynex, headquartered in Englewood, CO, is a medical device company that makes electrotherapy devices for pain management and rehabilitation. According to the lawsuit, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Zynex shipped products, including electrodes, in excess of demand; (2) as a result, Zynex was able to inflate its revenue; (3) the Company's practice of filing false claims drew scrutiny from insurers, including Tricare; and (4) thus, it was reasonably likely that Zynex would face adverse consequences, including removal from insurer networks and penalties from the federal government. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/250800 Bell receives life in murder of Tia Hutson Illegal dumping continues at Bowie Mission Bowie finance director warns about shortfall in water department Bowie ISD approves all offered educator contracts Gold-Burg graduate earns MSU’s top academic honor BHS junior qualifies for state theatrical design contest sheriff investigate one possible suicide threat and one man who allegedly assaulted woman in a car 26 THROUGH A CRIME STOPPER’S TIP/Jessica Bishop sought by sheriff’s office Sheriff’s deputies investigate UTV theft Making AI Simple workshop draws large crowd Add this superfruit to your menu for heart-healthy meals President unveils plan to open up America again Sunset area virus patient dies late Friday afternoon One new positive case reported today at Ringgold Abbott announces $38 million in federal COVID-19 emergency funds for local governments Positive virus cases rise to five; 1 positive can’t be found Saint Jo softball loses to Knox City 21-7 in the playoffs Lady Indians fall in the bi-district to Windthorst Rockin’ It: Residents embracing ‘nice’ rock phenomenon Summer food program available for children Country music star children perform in Bowie ‘Moana’ surfs in for outdoor flick Bowie finally earns ‘World’s Largest Bowie Knife” record from Guinness Bowie City Council argues if rate ordinance ‘revenue neutral’ Bowie Council to have second reading of rate ordinances Tuesday BBB campaign wins first for community service Look back at 2008-2009 Bowie girls basketball team Looking back at pre-season expectations for 2017-2018 Bowie boys basketball Looking back at the 1958 Centennial edition of The Bowie News Effective: 06:25 PM CDT on 04/29/2025 Alert: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 194 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COOKE GRAYSON JACK MONTAGUE WISE YOUNG THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BOWIE Information on flood levels at Lake Amon Carter Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Bowie fire and police emergency personnel responded to this structure fire call around 10:30 a.m No details were available at this time on a possible cause possibly from trash inside the station or inside a vehicle was found guilty of the murder of Tia Hutson also of Saint Jo after less than an hour of jury deliberation Thursday afternoon She was found beaten and raped in her home in August 2022 and six days later never regaining consciousness The jury also deliberated Bell’s sentence giving him the maximum life in prison and a $10,000 find It took them less than half an hour to make the decision A deadly finding also determined a large flashlight was used as a deadly weapon As the jury left the courtroom some members were seen hugging Trevor Riley Tia Hutson’s who had given a powerful victim’s statement to the court Staff and volunteers at the Bowie Mission continue to be plagued by people who dump their unwanted furniture and other items at their gates and doors Despite having signs stating this is illegal and that there are surveillance cameras on scene This past week several large pieces of furniture were dumped right in front of the gate where the trailer used to go pick up food bank items is stored director said most of the volunteers are older and it is difficult to get these large items moved out of the way She is at her wit’s end trying to get people to stop dumping and while she hesitates to file police charges the situation is getting untenable as people continue to violate the policy Anyone who observes illegal dumping at the mission is urged to call the police 872-2251 1 jailed after shooting incident north of Nocona Murder unsolved – 1 year later Tia Hutson’s family angry Sheriff’s office called out to infant’s death Bowie Police face three-hour standoff after possible domestic fight Driver stopped by a man running into the street Signs asking motorists to slow down and watch out for turtles have been installed on Montague City Road in Montague MONTAGUE — Turtle crossing season is in full swing and new signs along Montague City Road are urging drivers to take it slow and steady in collaboration with Sheffield Elementary School and the state Department of Conservation and Recreation helped bring a resident’s idea for signs along popular turtle crossing locations on Montague City Road to fruition Planning Director Maureen Pollock went out to the mile-long stretch of road to place turtle crossing signs that Sheffield Elementary School second graders designed with guidance from their teachers and Great Falls Discovery Center Visitor Services Supervisor Janel Nockleby Montague business owner Melissa Winters went to the Selectboard to express concern over the number of turtles being struck along Montague City Road She said that she’s helped turtles cross that section of the road before and she noticed several dead turtles on the right side of the road near the low ditch she visited the Selectboard to share her concerns which were then passed along to the Conservation Commission Pollock said in preparation for this year’s turtle crossing season she wanted to find a collaborative community effort to raise awareness based on Winters’ suggestion “I saw this as an opportunity to perhaps collaborate with the Sheffield Elementary School as well as our Discovery Center to see if there’s any sort of collaborative community initiative .. “Everyone was super excited about this idea.” Pollock began working with Winters to identify where the turtles cross and Nockleby visited three second grade classrooms to teach the students about turtles the students drew their own turtles for the signs Katie Wheeler and Rebecca Rice were part of this educational outreach along with visual art teacher Jocelyn Castro-Santos and Principal Kerry Heathwaite Pollock worked with RiverCulture Director Suzanne LoManto to design the signs based on the students’ drawings The signs include 10 unique turtle-based designs that line the right side of Montague City Road traveling north and another set of signs urging drivers to slow down on the left side The crossing points that were identified are between 212 and 222 Montague City Road This season is important for aquatic turtles like the eastern painted turtle and American snapping turtle who leave their aquatic habitats to find nesting sites to lay eggs Land turtles like the eastern box turtle and semi-aquatic box turtle also cross roads for the same purpose There are wetlands on either side of Montague City Road and the turtles cross from east to west toward the Connecticut River it puts them at risk of being struck and killed by vehicles “There were oftentimes turtles on the side of the road then that’s obviously where they get into trouble and there were a lot of the small ones that had been crushed.” Now that there are posted signs along the roadway to alert drivers Winters shared that it was nice to see the initiative that was brought to the town come to fruition especially with the educational element of the project in collaboration with the school “It definitely is something that helps also to grow awareness because you’re bringing it into the classroom and teaching the kids that this is an area that they should be concerned about and that they should tell their parents,” Winters said “I feel like it broadens the scope of the messaging as well.” To offer more guidance, Pollock created a page on Montague’s town website that includes advice and information about turtle crossing including the do’s and don’ts of helping turtles cross the road Pollock said she plans to store the signs at Montague Town Hall for future use With this being just one of the potential amphibious crossing zones in Montague she said this could be a project that expands to other areas “The turtle crossing season reminds us that small actions — like slowing down and being vigilant — can make a big difference,” Pollock said we are fostering a culture of stewardship and awareness.” Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired Solaris securities during the Class Period may, no later than MAY 27, 2025, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE. Headquartered in Houston, Solaris develops equipment used in the oil and gas industry. On July 9, 2024, Solaris announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Mobile Energy Rentals LLC ("MER"). Solaris completed the MER acquisition on September 11, 2024. On March 17, 2025, investors learned the truth when Morpheus Research published a report alleging that MER had been "a ~$2.5 million revenue equipment leasing business based out of a condo with zero employees, no turbines, and no track record in the mobile turbine rental industry." The report revealed that one of MER's co-owners was a convicted felon who was involved in a "$800 million gas turbine scandal… that included allegations of bid rigging [and] corruption." On this news, Solaris' stock price fell $4.15, or nearly 17%, to close at $20.46 per share on March 17, 2025. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/250799 GILL — The public is invited to an opening reception on Friday at Northfield Mount Hermon School’s Rhodes Arts Center for “Japanese Pop Art & Landscape,” an exhibit highlighting the work of Greenfield artist Kimiko Donohoe that will be on display through May 30 Donohoe’s oil paintings show her diverse interests and pieces that combine nature and pop culture The exhibit also includes several paintings of buildings on the NMH campus Visits to the exhibit can be arranged by appointment with Gallery Coordinator Jamie Rourke by emailing jrourke@nmhschool.org TURNERS FALLS — Franklin County Technical School’s chapter of Future Farmers of America will host its second annual Community Agricultural Fair on Saturday family-friendly fair will be held at Franklin Tech to promote the awareness of agricultural programs at the school and agricultural businesses in the community Registration for the tractor pull is at 7:30 a.m Tickets for cow plop bingo are $10 for a chance to win a $300 prize All proceeds go directly to funding Future Farmers of America student leadership and career development experiences ERVING — Author Esther Johnson will discuss her new book An Immigrant’s Story” at the Erving Public Library on Sunday Johnson will discuss her mother’s life in Finland and her immigration to America The discussion will cover Millie’s life prior to World War I through the war in Iraq Heritage recipes found in Millie’s notebook as well as the stories of her youth will be another topic of discussion Gloria Matlock and the Twice As Smart children’s choir will perform on Friday This addition to the concert series from the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center will feature gospels The kids of Twice As Smart have learned a large repertoire of music and will perform “Where Is the Kindness There is a sliding-scale suggested donation to support educational programming at the Discovery Center ERVING — The Erving Public Library will host an all-ages puzzle swap on Sunday Attendees don’t need to bring a puzzle in order to take a puzzle TURNERS FALLS — The Turners Falls Water Department mailed its semi-annual water bills on May 1 Water bills are due by Sunday, June 1, to avoid a $20 late fee. Payments can be made at the Water Department’s offices at 226 Millers Falls Road, by mail or online at turnersfallswater.com Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired Fluence securities during the Class Period may, no later than MAY 12, 2025, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, Fluence develops energy storage and energy optimization software solutions. According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, Defendants misled investors as to the fact that Fluence's relationship with its founders and largest sources of revenue, Siemens AG and The AES Corporation, was poised to decline. Siemens had accused Fluence of engineering failures and fraud, and given that Siemens and AES had taken steps to divest, Fluence's margins and revenue growth were artificially inflated. The suit alleges that investors first began to learn the truth on February 22, 2024, when Blue Orca Capital issued a report revealing that Siemens had sued Fluence for misrepresentation, breach of contract, and fraud. On this news, the price of Fluence common stock fell more than 13%, or $2.28 per share, from a closing price of $17.01 per share on February 21, 2024 to a close of $14.73 per share on February 22, 2024. Then, on February 10, 2025, Fluence disclosed its financial results for Q1 fiscal 2025, reporting a net loss of $57 million with revenues falling 49% year-over-year. Worse, the Company significantly lowered revenue guidance. On this news, the price of Fluence Energy common stock fell $6.07 – or more than 46% – from a close of $13.07 on February 10, 2025 to a close of $7.00 on February 11. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/250798 Christopher Bonnett was suspended last month after a private investigation found he violated four Police Department policies while conducting an internal affairs investigation involving another officer in August 2024 according to an 84-page report obtained by the Greenfield Recorder The violations cited occurred when Bonnett was investigating a workplace harassment complaint against former Montague Police Officer Joshua Dobosz Bonnett has been on paid administrative leave since December 2024 and Dobosz resigned from the department on Aug four days before the Selectboard scheduled an executive session to discuss potential disciplinary actions against him Fennessy of Colando Investigative Services LLC in Quincy was hired to conduct an investigation starting in mid-December after Police Chief Christopher Williams was made aware that Bonnett and the officer who filed the complaint against Dobosz “may have been in a dating relationship” while the internal affairs investigation was in progress “which may have created a conflict of interest,” the report reads The third-party investigation concluded that Bonnett violated the Montague Police Department’s policies on internal affairs as well as two policies related to incompetence and truthfulness in issuing a notice of discipline against Bonnett on April 1 sustained three of the four violations cited by the outside investigator Selectboard Chair Richard Kuklewicz said the board felt that this violation identified by Fennessy “didn’t rise to the same level” as the other violations that the board chose to uphold Bonnett was suspended for 30 days starting March 25 He will then retire from the department in good standing on May 2 with all parties having agreed to resolve the issue without litigation The third-party investigation was initiated days after the officer who filed the complaint against Dobosz sent text messages to Detective Sgt copies of which were included in the investigation allude to a relationship between the officer and Bonnett that was ongoing for nine months the officer later said this was a typo that should’ve read nine weeks and related to the duration of a sexual relationship between the officers — an explanation the report says doesn’t “jibe” with the interviews that both officers provided about the duration of their relationship also learned that around the time of the internal affairs investigation Bonnett and the officer may have traveled to Las Vegas together on a scheduled trip “raising suspicion” of the nature of the relationship Bonnett was placed on administrative leave starting Dec and Colando Investigative Services was hired on Dec and was paid out of the Police Department’s operating budget Town Administrator Walter Ramsey confirmed The report states the trip was scheduled by the officer for Aug Bonnett’s investigation of the allegations against Dobosz was submitted to town officials and Williams on Aug The officer purchased two tickets to travel to Las Vegas from Boston on the same flight Although the officer spent two nights in Bonnett’s hotel room both told an investigator that no sexual relationship occurred during the trip The report also details two trips to Boston that Bonnett took with the officer — one prior to the August investigation where they claim to have shared the same hotel room bed and Bonnett said they did not have sexual relations and one in late October when they both admitted to having a sexual relationship Although Bonnett and the officer said in interviews that they maintained a friendly platonic relationship in late 2022 and early 2023 text messages were reviewed as part of the investigation that contained “erotic language” and “sexual innuendo.” “While it may have been transmitted at a time and place when both officers were off-duty it could be argued that the relationship between Lt Bonnett and [the officer] went far beyond that of a strictly professional and/or work relationship,” the report states reviewed specific department policies and concluded Bonnett violated four of them including an internal affairs policy because of the relationship the two had prior to the internal investigation beginning “The type of investigation such as the one involving [redacted] and Officer Dobosz are highly consequential for the accuser for the accused and for the department,” the report reads The report continued that both officers expressed that since no sexual relationship between the two occurred during the internal affairs investigation Bonnett remained an unbiased investigator who could impartially discharge his duty to investigate the matters involving [the officer].” Colando Investigative Services’ report details how the internal affairs investigation conducted by Bonnett began on Aug shared with Officer Michael Sevene that Dobosz would allegedly follow her into the women’s locker room and enter the room while she was changing and would make inappropriate and sexual comments to her despite her asking him to stop She claims he used the guise of handing her a Taser to contact her in the women’s locker room Sevene then contacted Bonnett regarding the information the officer shared with him the officer stated Dobosz “repeatedly” made her uncomfortable Dobosz reportedly admitted that he had been into the women’s locker room while the officer was in there but didn’t recall the number of times this had happened Bonnett did not share with Dobosz security footage that provided evidence of the number of times he had been in the locker room which the report states goes against “fundamental fairness.” The security footage shows Dobosz entering the women’s locker room on five separate occasions in July 2024 He declined to comment on the investigation Fennessy states in his report that “one could argue that the investigation and subsequent report has some deficiencies,” citing how no other interviews were conducted except with the complainant and the accused the complainant’s interview was not audio recorded a follow-up interview was not conducted with the complainant and the Police Station video footage was apparently never presented to Dobosz during his interview Fennessy felt Bonnett violated the department’s internal affairs policies [is what] the accused are left with is a statement taken and written by Lt is arguably biased due to an ongoing relationship as described The investigation determined that Bonnett violated a department policy on truthfulness for not notifying Williams of his relationship with the officer or the planned trip to Las Vegas that he allegedly told Williams was a trip to Boston The policy on incurring department liability was also violated because Bonnett did not consider other investigative avenues after the complaint was filed and still conducted the internal investigation himself despite his relationship with the officer Bonnett “created a situation in which Officer Dobosz may be in a position to exercise a legal standing.” The report also states that Bonnett violated a policy related to incompetence for the relationship he had with an officer in a subordinate rank and for failing to understand the “glaring perceptions and repercussions” that could occur from his relationship with the complainant in that investigation Dobosz has been working for the Bernardston Police Department as a patrol officer since September 2024 Bernardston Police Chief James Palmeri said he was aware of the internal affairs investigation in Montague at the time he hired Dobosz Palmeri noted he spoke to Williams and Bonnett about the situation to make an informed decision in hiring Dobosz who was truthful about the situation during his interviews Palmeri noted he was not comfortable with the internal affairs investigation and said it “seemed targeted.” Montague Selectboard Chair Richard Kuklewicz and Williams declined to comment on the investigation saying the documents would speak for themselves MONTAGUE — After hearing estimates in February that could potentially exceed the town’s $10 million budget the Selectboard signed a $17,250 contract with Tighe & Bond on Monday to create an alternative demolition design for the former Strathmore mill complex at 20 Canal St paid for using part of the $5 million that was allocated to the project by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation allows the town and engineers with Tighe & Bond to explore demolition and redevelopment designs that are more feasible in terms of cost “This is the result of some conversations with Tighe & Bond after the initial shocker we received from the alternatives analysis that would’ve had us either reinforcing or building a new Building 9,” Assistant Town Administrator Chris Nolan-Zeller explained noting that an alternative design would leave the buildings immediately surrounding Building 9 standing The original estimates for two demolition design options included a $7 million price tag to demolish 10 buildings at the complex and stabilize Building 9 which houses the privately owned hydroelectric turbine operated by Eagle Creek Renewable Energy just to demolish and completely rebuild Building 9 would have cost $10 million — equal to the total amount the town has available for demolition and redevelopment at the 1.3-acre riverfront property Montague’s $10 million budget comes from a $4.92 million federal grant from the U.S Were the town to spend $10 million specifically on Building 9 it would leave the rest of the derelict complex still to be dealt with Town Administrator Walter Ramsey noted that the federal grant is still under contract and no notification to the contrary has been received by the town According to the contract with Tighe & Bond the scope of service the $17,250 would cover includes the site visit; “conceptual plans elevations and details for the proposed demolition extents” using information gathered at the site visit; and a cost estimate and meeting with the town to see if the design will be accepted Ramsey explained a revised demolition proposal could be available within the next month The previously anticipated timeline for demolition in summer 2025 is likely not realistic with Ramsey saying the “best case” would be to plan for a fall demolition He said the town is in frequent conversation about its stake in Building 9 as this project continues According to Eagle Creek Renewable Energy’s website the hydroelectric turbine is a 937-kilowatt facility that shares the canal with FirstLight Hydro Generating Co The turbine produces more than 2 million kilowatt-hours of energy in a typical year The Strathmore mill complex is a former paper mill along the Connecticut River that was constructed in 1874 and expanded on through 1970 destroyed Building 10 and damaged two other buildings Montague acquired the site for redevelopment in February 2010 but due to the complex’s deteriorating nature and presence of contaminants in the buildings the town must demolish it before any work can be done Emergency personnel evaluate passengers on a small school bus involved in a collision on Montague City Road and Depot Street in Montague City A Honda Pilot involved in a collision with a small school bus on Montague City Road and Depot Street in Montague City MONTAGUE CITY — Two people were transported to Baystate Franklin Medical Center for minor injuries after a car and school bus collided at the intersection of Montague City Road and Depot Street Tuesday afternoon According to Staff Sergeant James Deery of the Montague Police Department for a reported motor vehicle collision at the intersection He said a school bus carrying students from a sports team from the Turners Falls High School and Great Falls Middle School were on board traveling northbound on Montague City Road and a Honda Pilot was traveling south when the collision happened Deery said there was damage to the left rear corner of the bus Turners Falls Ambulance and an AMR ambulance were on scene with each ambulance crew transporting a bus passenger to the medical center Students and other people involved were checked out on scene The cause of the crash is under investigation The bus was able to drive away from the scene MONTAGUE — The two candidates for Selectboard incumbent Christopher Boutwell and former selectman Edward Voudren introduced themselves to voters and spoke to their vision for Montague during a forum ahead of the May 20 town election Sunday’s forum at Town Hall was held in collaboration between the Montague Reporter and the Montague Public Libraries Montague Reporter Managing Editor Michael Jackson moderated the discussion between the two candidates which focused on 12 pre-written topics and related questions such as the future of town infrastructure and the role of the Selectboard Boutwell and Voudren opened the forum by speaking about their prior town leadership roles was a Montague Selectboard member from 1997 to 2004 served with the Montague Police Department and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and was the special education transportation director for Greenfield’s public schools said he’s served for 30 years on the Veterans Memorial Committee was chair of the Franklin County Solid Waste Management District’s board of representatives and served on the Montague Board of Health for 24 years He’s seeking a sixth term on the Selectboard Voudren said one of the things that inspired him to run for Selectboard again comes from the recent elimination of grants by the federal government noting he feels he can bring perspective on dealing with the possible scenarios of lost federal funds “I do know how to look at it in different perspectives We’re probably going to have to take it (the funding responsibility) over without any backup Boutwell said his time on the Selectboard has been spent tackling the daily issues that “come down the pike.” “I’ve kind of been through … just about anything that comes down the pike in town Of the 12 topics the candidates delved into some inspired more discussion and possible solutions than others Boutwell and Voudren talked about the future of the Turners Falls Canal District both financially and in regard to potential redevelopment of the buildings along the canal Both expressed concern about what the loss of federal funding would mean for the planned demolition of the former Strathmore Mill complex at 20 Canal St. though there has not been any notification at this time that the funding will be cut Montague’s $10 million budget for demolition of the entire complex comes from a $4.92 million grant from the U.S Environmental Protection Agency and a $5 million from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Candidates were asked their views on how the town’s character has changed what remains the same and what could be improved Voudren said there needs to be more downtown police foot patrol on Avenue A and he said he hopes the Gill-Montague Regional School District can “get back to where it was,” but didn’t elaborate on specific goals for the school district “We can put hundreds of thousands of dollars into the avenue we’re still going to have the same mess.” A point both Boutwell and Voudren agreed on were the issues facing Montague Police Voudren said an increase in pay needs to happen so officers don’t transfer to other departments and Boutwell said the staff are entitled to their vacation and sick time Both candidates discussed what they felt were the most important aspects of the Selectboard “The most important part of the role is to try to be open-minded,” Boutwell said as well as to “try to keep everything cost-reasonable.” “I believe that one of the most important things the Board of Selectmen can do is keep an even keel on every village referencing the tax levy limit that is allowed without an override other Montague residents running for uncontested positions were also present at the forum to offer candidate statements The following is a list of candidates on the ballot in Montague: three seats with three-year terms — incumbent William Quale newcomer Tamara Kaplan and a vacant slot that can be won be write-in votes ■Gill-Montague Regional School District School Committee two seats as Montague representatives with three-year terms — Heather Katsoulis and Wendy Thompson Seats for the Parks & Recreation Commission Veterans Memorial Committee and a one-year term for a Montague resident to serve on the Gill-Montague School Committee can all be won by write-in votes as there are no candidates on the ballot Town Meeting members for the six precincts will also be on the ballot and some seats can be won by write-in votes with voting locations at the Montague Center Fire Station at 28 Old Sunderland Road for Precinct 1 Franklin County Technical School at 82 Industrial Blvd and the Gill-Montague Senior Center at 62 Fifth St This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page the city’s Tree Committee and the Department of Public Works will plant a honeylocust tree near Kostanski Funeral Home a business that has been a key supporter of the Tree Committee for roughly 20 years According to Tree Committee member Mary Chicoine Kostanski Funeral Home has donated $24,000 to the Tree Committee since 2005 to be held at noon at the corner of Federal Street and Woodleigh Avenue will serve as a tribute to the business for its years of support “It’s kind of symbolic of starting the planting season … We chose this tree because they’re very beautiful trees and they’re native to the U.S.,” Chicoine said of the honeylocust “We also chose it because it has very small leaves so it’s very easy to clean up in the fall when the leaves fall.” Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees prizes were offered to counties and individuals who planted the most trees It was estimated that more than 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska that day Kostanski Funeral Home co-owner Britney Gioules said she has regularly attended the Greenfield Tree Committee’s annual Arbor Day plantings and she is grateful to Chicoine and the DPW for holding this year’s tree planting at her business the tree will serve as a tribute to the community members the business has laid to rest It kind of represents all the families that we serve in the community It’s a nice tribute to them,” Gioules said “Families really appreciated us donating [to the Tree Committee] on behalf of their loved one who passed They thought that was a really special thing so we just continued the tradition of doing that.” In an event separate from the city’s Arbor Day planting Chicoine said the Tree Committee will use a $4,000 donation from The First Church of Deerfield to plant another 24 trees on Woodleigh Avenue the Tree Advisory Committee invites volunteers to show up with work gloves to help plant trees throughout town on Friday and Saturday “As the global mean temperature continues to shatter previous benchmarks for the hottest year on record in 2022 everywhere in the world needs to plant more trees and protect young trees so they will grow to reach maturity,” Montague Tree Advisory Committee member David Detmold said in a statement “Trees are our first and best line of defense against climate chaos and global warming.” — Fairway Avenue Cemetery in Montague City to plant three trees in the Patch neighborhood Anthony Cammalleri can be reached at acammalleri@recorder.com or 413-930-4429 An earlier version of this article included an incorrect location for one of the Montague tree plantings A tree will be planted at the corner of Fifth and L streets on Friday at 3 p.m MONTAGUE — Selectboard candidates Christopher Boutwell and Edward Voudren will participant in a public forum held by the Montague Public Libraries in partnership with the Montague Reporter and Montague Community Television Both candidates will answer pre-submitted questions and will introduce themselves to voters ahead of the May 20 election and Voudren previously served on the Selectboard from 1997 to 2004 The forum will be broadcast live on Channel 9 and available to watch later on MCTV’s Vimeo page A limited number of live audience seats are available and anyone who is interested in attending in-person at the upstairs meeting room at Montague Town Hall may call any of the Montague Public Libraries to register Those who are interested in suggesting questions may submit them to editor@montaguereporter.org MONTAGUE — Downes Construction Co. LLC of Connecticut has been awarded a $73,006 contract to serve as owner’s project manager for the Carnegie Public Library building project, which will handle either a library renovation or creation of a new library at 38 Avenue A Montague Public Libraries Director Caitlin Kelley told the Selectboard on Tuesday that the project had four applicants for owner’s project manager and Downes Construction was selected based on the “completely unabashedly positive reviews” from other library directors who’ve worked with the company before The Selectboard voted unanimously to award the contract to Downes Construction The company will be part of the feasibility and design phase of the building project which seeks to either expand upon the existing library at 201 Avenue A or build a new library at 38 Avenue A ERVING — The Erving Public Library will offer two programs on Sunday including the April Book Club to discuss the novel “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett and a sewing and mending class from Swanson’s Fabrics Swanson’s “Building a Culture of Clothing Repair” traveling workshop will stop by the library’s Makerspace for a mending and sewing class Visitors are encouraged to bring one to three items of clothing that need repairs and staff from Swanson’s will provide instruction on how to repair the items Mending materials are included and the workshop is open to all skill levels the book club will meet to discuss “Tom Lake.” The club meets on the fourth Sunday of each month TURNERS FALLS — Singer-songwriter Erica Wheeler will perform a concert of place-based songs and participants from her recent National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read workshops are invited to share their writings with an audience on Sunday Wheeler is an award-winning singer and songwriter She has worked with the National Park Service and other natural cultural and historic sites to help them create visitor programs shown here winning the Montague Mug Race last summer was the top Franklin County finisher at Monday’s 129th Boston Marathon Montague's Michael Keebler high-fives fans while running in the 2025 Boston Marathon on Monday Montague's Michael Keebler after finishing the 2025 Boston Marathon on Monday You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who had a better showing at Monday’s 129th Boston Marathon than Michael Keebler The Montague resident has been running his entire life but began training and competing in marathons when he moved to western Massachusetts in 2020 Monday was the 36-year-old’s seventh marathon and it was a stellar performance as Keebler completed the 26.2 mile run in a time of 2 hours That placed him 384th overall in a field of over 30,000 runners and was the fastest time of any Franklin County runner in Boston “It was about what I was shooting for,” Keebler said “For the past couple years I’ve been trying to see if I could break [two hours I wasn’t really sure if I could break 2:30 in Boston even though I was in good shape going in ran it smart and tried to pace myself well The time was something I was pretty happy with.”  ran in high school and then competed in cross country indoor track and outdoor track at Boston College he took a few years off from running to focus on his career but after moving to western Mass decided to get back to doing what he loves I wanted to pick up running again,” Keebler said “It’s a good way to meet new friends and explore a new area running community is always looking out for each other the local running community is how I’ve made friends out here You go on runs with them and it’s such a great way to meet your neighbors and new people.”  Keebler began running with his former teammate at BC as he set his eyes on competing in the Atlantic City Marathon which takes place close to where he grew up He spent the summer of 2020 training for the AC Marathon but it ended up being canceled due to COVID-19 He still went down and ran the course anyway Keebler went on to do a timed trail run of the Boston Marathon in 2020 and a year later went back and ran the Atlantic City Marathon for his first ever official marathon – completing it in a time of 2:35 He then went on to run the Cape Cod Marathon twice and later competed as a support runner for a para-athlete in the Boston Marathon “It was a really fun experience,” Keebler said “I was there as a chaperone and support buddy and ran it with him I was in pretty good shape at the time and we ran for four hours There were people along the course high-fiving us the whole way." Keebler ran the Boston Marathon for the first time himself last year competed in the California International Marathon in December where he ran a personal best time of 2:32 he decided to train for Boston for a second straight year While he didn’t complete his goal of hitting 2:30 “Monday was a really good day but not my personal best,” Keebler said “What I was really happy about was that it felt like this was one of my best attempts at a marathon in terms of having a fast finish I was feeling good at the end and still trying to pass people I didn’t hit that wall that you hear about.”  Keebler noted there’s nothing like running in the Boston Marathon with the support and love you receive from the crowd watching along the course “It’s a little bit of an out of body experience,” Keebler said It makes you emotional and makes you want to try your best Keebler has a special connection to the Boston Marathon He worked for Boston Athletic Association out of college with his specific role to work on the marathon “I was selling shoes to people and getting them interested in joining our running club and trying to get them to run the marathon,” Keebler said it was important then to make sure people had the best experience at running and running the Boston Marathon so for me to come back run it and receive the support from the crowd which take place around the 18-mile mark and are noted as one of the toughest stretches of the course were where Keebler received the most support on Monday Keebler previously worked at a store on Commonwealth Avenue his former friends and coworkers were there to give him a boost the rest of the way “There were people I’ve known for 10 years there cheering me on,” Keebler said It really helps you power through that part of the course.”  thanks to the help of Pelham’s Wouter Hoogkamer an assistant professor of kinesiology at UMass are doing research on the science of running shoes and working with Puma to come up with the ideal shoe for performance Keebler was one of 15 people who got to go down and test the shoe and that group was shown to be 3 percent more efficient while running with them The shoe was released to the public last Friday “They put together a group of athletes in Boston and London who were wearing the new shoes Monday,” Keebler said “It was a little glimpse into what it’s like to be a pro athlete It was cool to feel like one of those guys.”  What’s next for Keebler after the big performance though he’s still chasing that 2:30 time – so don’t expect him to stay inactive for too long “Right now I’m just really happy with Boston,” Keebler said “I came into Monday feeling good but also knowing how hard this has been Even for someone like me who loves the sport there’s only so many days you can run in the freezing cold and snow I went and had such a good experience in Boston though It made me energized to take another attempt at 2:30 I’m not sure what my next race will be but for the summer and fall I think I’m going to try shorter distance races to work on building up my top end speed I’m hoping I’ll be able to hit a faster pace and hit my goal.”  This Q&A is part of the story series Voices of Drake that highlights the diversity and passion of the incredible people who make up our campus community.In recognition and celebration of Black History Month we will be sharing a collection of interviews to spotlight Black voices in our community This week’s story highlights Drake senior Tre’ Montague who is double majoring in Computer Science and Information Systems with a minor in Artificial Intelligence I am a senior and double majoring in Computer Science and Information Systems with a minor in Artificial Intelligence What does Black History Month mean to you? Black history is extremely important to me It is a way to celebrate the achievement and the history of how far African Americans have come Why did you choose to attend Drake? I chose Drake University for how close it is to home It is close enough for me to take a weekend trip home but also far enough to not go home every day I feel like Drake University is a good fit for me It was small enough to know some of my classmates and professors by name What is your favorite thing about Drake? Some of my favorite things about Drake is Relays In what ways have you grown since coming to Drake? I feel like I have gotten more confident in myself What do you hope to do after you graduate? I plan to work for a tech company after graduation I am open to moving anywhere after graduation I look forward to getting into the workforce Who has been some of your important mentors during your time at Drake? Many people have been great mentors to me Three people who come to mind are Damon Harrell These three have taught me to be a leader at Drake They passed down Barbershop Talk to David Duncan and me which has taught me a lot about leadership skills I would not be here if it was not for them one of my important mentors at Drake is Professor Alanah Mitchell associate dean of Academic Affairs and Aliber Distinguished Professor of Information Systems Are you involved in any student organizations Tell us about those experiences. I am involved in the Adam Leadership program I am a member of the best fraternity in the world I am one of two facilitators of Barbershop Talk at Drake which creates a safe space for Black men on campus to have open discussions and create a community among us What do you hope is accomplished during the month of celebration and recognition? I hope during this great month that people are able to celebrate the achievements of African American people in the past Who has been the biggest influence in your life and what lessons did that person teach you? I would say my biggest influence on my life is my grandmother Always giving me a call to make sure I am on top of my stuff She has always kept me in check and always asked how my studies are going Always wondering what my grades are looking like She has taught me to always take advantage of the help that the school offering get your studies done,” she would say Tell us about your hobbies and interests. I love to workout and I always love kicking it with my friends.  What advice would you like to give to a student thinking about coming to Drake next year? Be yourself; don’t be afraid to ask questions; and everything is going to be alright Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInWICHITA FALLS Texas (KAUZ) - A week after an initial disaster declaration prompted by severe weather Montague County has issued a second declaration With more storms likely over the coming days the county is moving to keep resources accessible The declaration keeps the Montague County emergency management plan in effect Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years Charlene; loving sons Jeff (Kristine) and Andy (Jenny); and cherished grandchildren Emma (23) He spent his early years close to his family especially his warm-hearted and loving mother as Dennis grew up with a deep sense of connection to those around him He attended Wayne School before moving on to Erie East High School where “Denny” became a standout basketball player earning recognition for both his athleticism and his towering height of 6'6" Dennis went on to attend Wittenberg University where he earned a degree in Physical Education in 1967 he began his long and beloved career in education starting as a teacher at Fulton Elementary School in Springfield where he began teaching Physical Education at Main Elementary School It was also during this year that he met Charlene and starting a family full of love with big plans for the future Dennis earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Wright State University all the while forming lifelong memories with his colleagues and students He often spoke fondly of his years at Main and the many joyous moments spent with staff and students Dennis moved into a new role as the Occupational Work Adjustment (OWA) Coordinator at Ferguson Junior High where he worked closely with at-risk youth Dennis helped guide them as they divided their time between school and work taking immense pride in their successes long after they left the program becoming the principal of Valley Elementary School He was a beloved leader who created a nurturing inclusive environment for students and staff alike Known for his warm sense of humor and compassionate leadership Dennis made every child feel seen and valued and his impact on the Valley community will be felt for years to come Dennis was known for his memorable appearances as “My Hero teaching students the importance of the number "0." giving his unwavering support and unconditional love throughout life’s ups and downs Dennis will be deeply missed by all who knew him and enduring legacy of love will live on in the hearts of his family A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday January 25th from 1:30 - 5:00 at the Beavercreek Golf Club and loved ones to join us in sharing memories and celebrating the vibrant life of Dennis the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Dayton in his memory.  Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors For Current Students For Faculty and Staff University Directory associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at UA Little Rock fondly recalls his childhood hobby of coin collecting “My mom got me into coin collecting as a child so I find it fascinating that I ended up working with the United States Mint on a coin design in her honor,” Montague said “She would have been blown away by this recognition She never would have imagined something like this happening.” an internationally registered professional engineer with the U.S made history as the creator of the first computer-generated rough draft of a U.S Known as the Navy’s real-life “Hidden Figure,” she was celebrated at naval events in Washington and her achievements were highlighted during a live episode of “Good Morning America” on Feb Raye Montague was honored with a United States dollar coin that was released by the U.S Mint in January 2025 as part of a set honoring innovators and innovations from Arkansas The journey to commemorate Raye Montague on the $1 coin began in 2023 when Gov Sarah Huckabee Sanders nominated her for consideration in the U.S Mint’s American Innovation $1 Coin Program celebrates innovation and innovators across all 50 states Each coin’s design reflects significant contributions to innovation within a jurisdiction The Mint collaborates with state governors or chief executives Final designs are selected by the Secretary of the Treasury they told me there was already strong interest in moving forward,” Montague said “I was authorized to speak as her family member and share her story.” and detailed information about his mother’s life Artists used this material to create renderings of the coin which Montague reviewed throughout the process created by Artistic Infusion Program Designer Elana Hagler and sculpted by U.S features a close-up of Raye Montague’s face alongside a visualization of a U.S Navy Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate—a ship she designed using computer technology The coin’s grid-like sea background symbolizes the engineering and drafting techniques she pioneered Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “ARKANSAS,” and “RAYE MONTAGUE.” “The chosen design is the one I loved most,” Montague said and the design shows her holding her hand over her heart Montague learned of the Treasury Department’s approval of the coin during a ceremony renaming a federal building in his mother’s honor. Russell Evans, a program specialist with the Mint, attended the dedication of the newly renamed Raye Montague Center for Maritime Technology to deliver the news in person Mint’s professionalism and dedication throughout the process “I can’t say enough about how impressed I am with the Mint and their staff,” Montague said We even have a standing invitation for a private tour of a Mint facility To order the Raye Montague $1 coin, visit this website UA Little Rock is a metropolitan research university in the South that provides accessibility to a quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMONTAGUE COUNTY Texas (KAUZ) - A disaster declaration for Montague County was signed by Judge Kevin Benton on Tuesday morning the declaration comes following severe weather damage that occurred on April 19 and April 20 This disaster declaration will activate the county’s emergency management plan This order will take immediate effect on Tuesday Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired VIATRIS securities during the Class Period may, no later than JUNE 3, 2025, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE. The suit alleges that on February 27, 2025, investors learned the true state of the Company's operational performance when Viatris announced its financial results for Q4 and full-year 2024, providing disappointing 2025 guidance due to "the expected financial impact from Indore facility warning letter and import alert." On this news, the price of Viatris common stock fell more than 15%, or $1.71 per share, from a closing price of $11.24 per share on February 26, 2025 to a close of $9.53 per share on February 27. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/250523 2024 at Diamond Willow Memory Care Facility in Little Falls after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease Anna Marie Montague was born in Little Falls on October 12 in Belle Prairie Township for grade school before attending Junior High School in Little Falls Anna was not able to attend High School due to having to drop out and work to help support her younger brothers and sisters who lived at home which she was very proud of after having raised her own family Anna worked many different jobs throughout the years While working in Minneapolis at White Way Cleaners Cloud and then to Sauk Rapids before finally purchasing a small farm 1 mile from the home she grew up in It was here they would raise their 5 children: Cynthia Anna loved to travel by the Amtrak train and with a few friends went across the country to visit numerous places Her favorite Minnesota State Park was Itasca State Park her favorite was the American Bald Eagle and she was fortunate to have a nesting pair on her land north of Little Falls and could view the nest from her front steps her favorite authors were Louis L'amour and James Harriot her nightly routine was to curl up with a book and a cold beer and read until she was ready to sleep Anna is survived by her ex-husband Charles of Milaca Cynthia Marie Hagemann Moore (Peter) of Little Falls Patrick Thomas Montague (Delia) of Weslaco David John Montague (Norma) of Little Falls Jennifer Ann Montague (Paul James) of Ramsey and Rebecca Ann Glaser (Kenneth) of Brainerd Kane,Willa and Addilynn Cregl and many nieces She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Mary Rasinski; brothers MN 56345 https://www.chistgabriels.com/donate The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Diamond Willow and CHI Hospice for the compassion and care that was given during Anna’s time in their care Brenny Family Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services of Randall Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired ZYNEX securities during the Class Period may, no later than MAY 19, 2025, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE. On this news, Zynex's stock price fell $0.50 per share, or 5%, to close at $9.35 per share on June 4, 2024. On March 11, 2025, Zynex reported Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, revealing a significant revenue "shortfall" in the quarter "due to slower than normal payments from certain payers." Zynex further revealed "Tricare [health insurance program for the U.S. military] has temporarily suspended payments as they review prior claims." On this news, Zynex's stock price fell $3.59 per share, or 51%, to close at $3.41 per share on March 12, 2025. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/250522 — Reporting party from Station Street states that a dual-wheeled truck keeps running over the corner of his property and damaging the lawn but states it has happened multiple times in the last month — Walk-in to the station is looking to report more than $1,000 worth of coins was stolen from her house Officer advising the quarters may be missing — Reporting party states there is a large pile of bones in the area of the “overlook” on Cemetery Road — Reporting party from Grove Street would like to speak to an officer about vandalism and harassment Caller states someone went out of their way to unplug a bird bath heater/de-icer Caller is wondering if police could get fingerprints from the cord Officers advised the reporting party of their options Department of Agriculture agent requesting police assistance with a possible arrest on Main Street — Walk-in to the station reporting threats/harassment while driving in the parking lot of Food City on Avenue A — Caller reports a male who has been stalking an employee at Cumberland Farms on Montague City Road just showed up — Reporting party on Greenfield Road would like to speak to an officer because the landlord has parked her truck in front of his car and he can’t leave but the landlord is doing this out of spite — Reporting party from G Street would like an officer to talk to the neighbor about jumping around because it is after 7 p.m — Bus company reports receiving a call from one of its drivers stating a woman was forcibly put into a vehicle Vehicle was last seen driving toward Montague City Road — Caller from Seventh Street reports her neighbors walk from the outdoor shower to the sauna naked — Walk-in to the station reports her home is posted on Craigslist as a property for rent Officer arrived in the lobby a couple of minutes later — Caller reports a vehicle went into a ditch on Fairway Avenue Officer advises the vehicle is approximately 25 feet down an embankment Driver removed from vehicle and taken to Baystate Franklin Medical Center — Reporting party is concerned about a white van that parks in the parking lot at Cabot Camp on East Mineral Road and burns metal Male party has propane tanks set up and the smell is pungent there was evidence of material being burned — Passerby in the area of Unity Street states there is a house that has a light flickering on the porch Caller thought it was strange and wanted to report it — Reporting party calling about a vehicle parked on his property on Bridge Street with no plates — Reporting party reporting a sinkhole on Paradise Parkway Sinkhole is about 3 to 4 feet deep and an orange pipe is showing Office advising the sinkhole is on the side of the road — Caller from Dell Street reports he just woke up and it looks like someone tried to break in while he was sleeping as there is damage to the door frame caller determined the door was slammed shut due to weather and a dead bolt created impressions similar to pry marks Palko has led a few full-band performances of the Montague tunes but given how many people are needed to truly present his vision of precisely arranged horns and solos overtop of a tight rhythm section it’s easy to see how difficult it is for an independent musician to bring that vision into fruition “All The Same,” with indie superstar Chris Farren joining for vocals and a guitar solo adding to the session group of Connor Waage on guitar Natalia Ice and Jess Hall (of oldsoul) on backing vocals On the logistics of the session (which included Farren greenscreening in his performance) “This video was cut together to show a sort of behind the scenes while still being in the scenes with the handycam DV footage rolling the entire on one screen showing all the movement and the scope of the session the nature of it being a serious video sort of fell apart in a good way for this song showing a more raw version of how much work goes into these sorts of things and the upcoming Jimmy Montague tour dates below Videography by Luke LeCount and Thomas Palko Aaron Eisenreich | @slobboyreject The Alternative is ad-free and 100% supported by our readers. 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Email us at TheAltSubmissions@gmail.com Jimmy was the son of James and Patricia Leatherman Jimmy embodied the values of hard work and dedication He was involved in the construction industry working with Gibson-Lewis and proudly belonging to the Local 645 Union Jimmy enjoyed exploring new places on his Harley Davidson making memorable trips to destinations including Florida some of his most treasured moments were spent working on cars alongside his son he discovered a passion for music later in life and found joy in playing the drums particularly relishing the song "Take Me Down" by Gary Clark Jimmy's playful spirit and zest for life will be profoundly missed by all who knew him Taylor Montague (Fiancé – Aubrey Martinez); father and Buck Montague; along with numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews Danny Montague and Bonnie Coffin; grandson A Celebration of Life will be held at 1PM on Saturday Memorial Contributions can be directed to Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home IN 46563 toward Jimmy’s funeral expenses Bonnie Ann Montague of Hatboro passed away on March 3 PA a daughter of the late Clarence and Eleanor Montague Bonnie was a 1967 Graduate from Hatboro Horsham High School and then began her career with Alfa Laval where she was employed in the shipping and receiving department for over 32 years She also was a member of the Delaware Valley Corvette Club and loved to plan trips for the club Her favorite trip with the Corvette Club was to the National Parks of Wyoming and South Dakota She also was a long time Jeep lover,  In her younger years Bonnie was a Girl Scout for many years and attended the Girl Scout Senior Round up in Idaho in 1965 She also loved to bake cookies and do crafts with her nieces and nephews along with gardening and drawing pen and ink pictures New YorkSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links “It’s not that strange that I’ve ended up being this dentist that collects art.” Montague poses in front of his dynamic staircase “We didn’t want to do a new build,” he says “We really liked the idea of going with an existing footprint and giving a house a second life the idea of taking history and adding to it We were looking for something that had good bones but the ability to still be renovated.” Kenneth and I bonded over art and architecture chatting in his dental chair during appointments so in many respects our synergy for design and style began long before this project,” says Cousins Wilson “As the home doubles as a gallery for Kenneth’s Wedge art collection and Sarah’s home studio select art pieces were often the starting point for how we wanted a room to look and feel Throughout the design process we were continually exploring ways the collection could be viewed to create moments of intrigue for visitors and comfort for the Montague family.” Montague likens the home to a hobbit house But it was in complete disarray on the inside—everything was cracked and broken—so we had this ability to really redo it.” Cousins Wilson restored the historic façade stripped the damaged interior to make way for contemporary finishes that support the art and added a back extension to accommodate an eat-in kitchen old fireplace was clad in concrete to usher it into the 21st century Cousins Wilson paired the monolithic feature with white walls and an abundance of matte white oak—from the floors to the paneling to the cabinetry—to create a crisp backdrop for paintings “The idea was to keep it very minimal and not have anything compete with the artwork,” Montague says “Sarah and I were looking for an economy of materials—we’re trying to let the art and book collections be the stars of the show.” a vintage Bobo mask from Burkina Faso stands on a wooden pedestal A selection of hairstyle photographs enliven the foyer beyond it Furnishings include a charcoal Hay sectional a vintage teak and leather lounge chair by Montague’s father Spurgeon and patterned throw pillows made from Dutch wax fabric that Montague purchased at an open market in Bamako In the foyer, with its stone tile floors and white oak closets, Of Opalescence by Preston Pavlis (left) is coupled with I See by Richard Nattoo “It’s about imagining a potential sanctuary,” he reasons “The painting depicts Emmanuel’s friend’s garden which is used as a metaphor for where we can go when we have experienced being held—with our griefs It’s an appropriate artwork for our place of rest.” Cousins Wilson designed an attic that Montague and Aranha use for exercise and meditation “He was born in a poor neighborhood in North Philly It’s a real story of freedom and overcoming.” It belongs in the apex of a home dedicated to Black art “My parents were not art collectors—we were very middle class—but we did have one original oil painting by a Jamaican artist named Eric Smith,” he shares “My father bought it before I was born and it’s personalized to him on the back I inherited it from him when he passed away and now it’s up there with pride of place with more well-known Jamaican artists like Mallica Reynolds.” so the works that he displays at home change accordingly “Everything needed to be flexible,” he explains “We just needed lots of walls that were art-ready.” Prints by Brazilian photographer Afonso Pimenta sit on top “The 1920s home was originally designed by famed Toronto Arts and Crafts architect Eden Smith and although none of the interior finishes remained we wanted to pay homage with the use of darker wood accents albeit with a more minimal aesthetic,” adds Cousins Wilson And I didn’t want to have a big machine out on a display a few of which now hang in Montague’s kitchen She gifted them to him to help start his art collection we’ve been interested in volumetric play through the creation of double-height void spaces and this project presented a great opportunity to explore this further,” explains Cousins Wilson “These ‘cut-outs’ as we call them were specifically sized to fit artwork from the collection and provide sequential moments of relief when viewing large works in an intimate setting.” Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker explains the mapping workshop to guests during a Farren Care Center rezoning community discussion and workshop at the Great Falls Discovery Center on Thursday Guests at a community input session for rezoning and redevelopment of the former Farren Care Center property and Road Shop Road provide feedback on posterboards at the Great Falls Discovery Center on Thursday MONTAGUE — Residents used a hands-on game to visualize what they’d like to see at the site of the former Farren Care Center A discussion forum last week allowed participants to recommend zoning and redevelopment options for new housing and commercial space on the Montague City Road property the town’s consultant funded through a $62,000 award from the Community Planning Grant Program visited the Great Falls Discovery Center alongside town officials and residents to explain what zoning is the types of zoning and how rezoning can bring new ideas to fruition and zoning is often the first step of that implementation plan,” Innes Associates President Emily Innes said at the start of her presentation we almost have to take a step or two back and say But how do you create zoning rules and regulations around that?’” there are two project areas that will be focused on including rezoning the former Farren parcel and a sister project on Rod Shop Road to encourage the reuse of historical buildings and encourage a transition from existing residential housing into the new village center The 8-acre Farren parcel is currently located in the Central Business District while Rod Shop Road is split between Central Business and Historic Industrial Adjacent parcels are located in the Neighborhood Business District while the westernmost lots to the Farren property Nearby infrastructure such as the Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA) bus routes and the Canalside Rail Trail provide an advantage Montague Planning Director Maureen Pollock said adding that the town looks to do “thoughtful redevelopment” that takes this into account To help take the large concepts around zoning and break them down into digestible pieces Thursday’s presentation included slides to explain “Zoning 101,” and offered a workshop for residents to chart out their ideas At tables spread around the Discovery Center people gathered around a map of the former Farren and Road Shop Road to place colored squares that indicated which types of development — including residential and commercial parking and light industry — they’d like to see Innes Associates staff snapped pictures of the ideas guests came up with Posterboards around the Discovery Center offered the same style of feedback with stickers placed to indicate what portion of residential and commercial development there should be Green stickers indicating interest plastered the single-unit dwelling and senior housing rows on one of the posterboards Another board with the same information had written feedback — for example “Everyone wants a pool” or “More family housing.” Turners Falls resident Alice Glass said she hopes to see recreation space be a part of this redevelopment project to allow neighbors to connect and get to know each other “The biggest thing is recreation for the community,” she said … As everything in our world is doing everything possible to polarize doing things in the same place at the same time has an incredible mental health benefit.” Innes closed the meeting with a brief question-and-answer session Turners Falls resident Eli Smith asked how this redevelopment could incorporate low-income and affordable housing to combat the housing crisis and Innes explained affordable housing zoning bylaws incentive zoning and affordability by design are all options that can be explored as this project continues the plan from Innes is to collect the community feedback to create a zoning draft that will be part of a June 10 virtual presentation The goal is to have bylaws ready for a vote at a fall Special Town Meeting Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired BIGBEAR securities during the Class Period may, no later than JUNE 10, 2025, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. 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To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/250506 The Muskegon boys 400 relay team crosses the finish line at the GMAA city track and field invite (Photo courtesy of Jordan VanDyke)Jordan VanDyke .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Josh VanDyke | jvandyke@mlive.comMUSKEGON MI – It might not bring the same jubilation as winning a state championship but local bragging rights often leave a lasting legacy of their own The Greater Muskegon Athletic Association track and field invitational has cultivated countless memorable performances over the years as athletes from across Muskegon County have gathered in early May of each spring to test themselves against their neighbors This year’s edition of the local showcase provided plenty of noteworthy results and incredible individual performances as the Whitehall boys track team won its fourth consecutive GMAA city title while the Mona Shores girls track team secured back-to-back GMAA city titles Below are the final results from the GMAA Track and Field Invite Follow Josh VanDyke on Twitter and Facebook for more West Michigan sports content If you would like your local high school sports news delivered free to your inbox daily, click here and sign up for one of our local high school sports newsletters Love reading about local sports? 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Website Design & Development by CatchMark Technologies TURNERS FALLS — The Gill-Montague Education Association (GMEA) announced to the School Committee on Tuesday that it has taken a vote of no-confidence in Gill-Montague Regional School District Superintendent Brian Beck the school’s director of facilities and energy GMEA President Heidi Schmidt was joined by around 15 other members of the union who gathered just after 6:30 p.m in the School Committee meeting room at Turners Falls High School and Great Falls Middle School to relay news of Dec citing several ongoing concerns unrelated to labor issues “The concern cited by the membership regarding Brian Beck includes matters of communication leadership and a safe working environment based on comprehensive data collection,” Schmidt stated to the committee said 90% of union members voted no-confidence in Beck and  and 91% for Cummings 166 of whom voted in favor of a no-confidence vote for Beck Nine members voted no and there were six abstentions or absent voters Beck declined to comment on the matter when contacted Wednesday Cummings could not immediately be reached for comment Wednesday Schmidt provided more details on the union’s expectations of Beck including more communication and accessibility for staff and families prioritizing staff concerns to make sure the learning environment is safe accountability in the school management hierarchy Schmidt cited no specific incidents or events that acted as a catalyst for the vote she provided an overview of ongoing concerns by members of the union who represent all three elementary schools Turners Falls High School and central office staff and education support professionals respectively participated in the vote after qualitative and quantitative surveys from the executive board of the union were sent to members for feedback The union representing cafeteria and maintenance workers were not involved in the vote Schmidt told the School Committee the decision to announce the vote of no-confidence “was not made lightly or with haste.” She explained the issues were brought forward due to unresolved ongoing concerns over several years Beck did not respond in the meeting to the announcement of the union’s vote Asked about the mention of Cummings in the meeting Schmidt said she could not comment on the nature of the vote School Committee Chair Jane Oakes responded to Schmidt’s remarks saying she was “surprised and a little disappointed” the issue was brought to the committee in a public meeting rather than having members notified of the issue beforehand Schmidt explained that she spoke to Oakes briefly before the meeting to let her know of the plans to share a vote of no-confidence during public participation Schmidt clarified this vote was independent of collective bargaining or labor concerns within the union Schmidt said the union went to the School Committee because of a lack of structure in place such as a joint labor management committee or school council to bring forward concerns unrelated to labor issues in the district we care about the state of the school and we care about the educational environment,” Schmidt said “We have really only this mechanism of vote of no-confidence to raise awareness that is the only thing that we have in our lane.” Schmidt said the union’s vote was not a call for Beck’s resignation She indicated the union wants to work with the School Committee on this issue going forward The GMEA is not the only union to bring forward a vote of no-confidence this year GCC Professional Association in June took a vote of no-confidence in Greenfield Community College President Michelle Schutt and Provost Chet Jordan A recording of the full Dec. 17 School Committee meeting is available on the Montague Community Television website at https://montaguetv.org/ HPI, the Texas-based full-service real estate firm, has announced its first key hire in the new Fort Worth office headed by former NFL quarterback Colt McCoy a Fort Worth native and 17-year commercial real estate veteran is joining the firm as executive managing director “Matt is first class in every way,” said McCoy and strong values completely align with what we are building here at HPI Bringing Matt on board is a crucial piece to our success and his deep industry knowledge gives us a real edge here in Fort Worth.” McCoy opened the Fort Worth office in February to expand the firm’s reach across Texas HPI is creating a full-service platform in Fort Worth from third-party leasing and management to development and acquisition HPI was founded in 1992 with four employees and one million square feet HPI employs more than 200 people in Austin serving 900 clients across almost 30 million square feet Montague’s experience spans multiple aspects of the business and his body of work speaks for itself,” said McCoy He’s seen commercial real estate deals from all sides Montague previously served as a senior managing director at JLL in Fort Worth Montague initially joined the Staubach Company in 2008 before its acquisition by JLL that same year He has worked with a range of industries and companies Montague has closed upwards of 500 deals totaling over $1.5 billion hired him despite his attending the University of Oklahoma where Montague graduated with a BBA in accounting in 2008 (Early October each year should be fun at the Fort Worth office.) “Fort Worth is in the top of the first inning relative to its growth and maturation,” Montague said we are best positioned to make an impact.” According to the suit, on February 22, 2024, Blue Orca Capital issued a report revealing that Siemens had sued Fluence for misrepresentation, breach of contract, and fraud. 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague and Reese Marketos secured one of the largest False Claims Act recoveries in history for the U.S government on Friday when the law firms obtained a $1.64 billion judgment on behalf of two whistleblowers in the pharmaceutical industry Quraishi of the District of New Jersey found that Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen Products "engaged in a deliberate and calculated scheme that spanned several years and involved the unlawful marketing" of two of its HIV medications including defeating Janssen's 2021 motion for summary judgment and the 2017 motion to dismiss the jury found that Janssen caused the submission of 159,574 false claims to the government for reimbursement for two of its drugs awarding the United States government $120 million in single damages damages automatically treble to three times the amount of damages Judge Quraishi noted in his final judgment the Court imposed penalties on Janssen of $8,000 for each false claim False Claims Act settlements and judgments throughout the nation in 2024 totaled roughly $2.9 billion making this ruling one of the most significant FCA judgments in history Off-label marketing occurs when a drugmaker promotes its product for purposes that have not been proven safe and effective by the U.S Federal Drug and Administration or misrepresent the dangers and side effects of an approved drug jurors heard evidence that Janssen engaged in off-label marketing of two HIV drugs by falsely representing the side effects of one of the drugs to thousands of physicians despite the FDA-approved label stating that the drug created serious adverse effects The jury also heard evidence that Janssen falsely claimed its Intelence drug was safe and effective for once-a-day use for HIV patients and for those who had never before taken antiretroviral drugs while the FDA-approved label only approved the drug for twice-a-day use and for a different patient population "This trial required relentless preparation and courtroom advocacy to stay on top of Janssen's never-ending excuses and blame-shifting," Reese Marketos partner Pete Marketos said "Beyond bringing well-deserved justice for our clients this ruling also marks a great day for Medicare and U.S Berger Montague is one of the nation's preeminent law firms focusing on complex civil litigation and mass torts in federal and state courts throughout the United States The firm is active in the fields of antitrust Berger Montague has played lead roles in precedent-setting cases and has recovered over $50 billion for its clients and the classes they have represented Berger Montague is headquartered in Philadelphia and has offices in Chicago The case is 3:12-cv-07758 in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey Berger Montague PC advises investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against AppLovin Corporation ("AppLovin" or the "Company") .. 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