Two existing dams near Brattleboro will likely soon be used to generate roughly the amount of electricity used by 6,000 people. The dams are along the West river, which meets the Connecticut river... Read more »
January 03, 2012
Legendary Folk Singer Charlie King Concert To Aid Valley Nuke Foes
Charlie King, Karen Brandow, and Rebel Voices will perform an evening concert in Greenfield on January 21. It’s a benefit for the Safe and Green Campaign, which works to replace the Vermont... Read more »
January 03, 2012
Road, Sewer Workers Win; School Crossing Guards Organize
Workers at the Amherst Department of Public Works voted last week to sign a two year contract with the town. They maintain Amherst’s sewer and drinking water systems, run the garbage dump and... Read more »
December 27, 2011
Environmental Victories
On December 23, environmental groups announced they had saved 3,486 acres of forestland near Amherst from development. It is the biggest such environmental victory in the Valley in years. Smaller... Read more »
December 20, 2011
$1.4 Million Bicycle Path Coming
The Valley will soon be home to another world class path for walking and bicycle riding. Last year, Chicopee, Massachusetts created a path for recreation and non-motorized commuting. Soon it will... Read more »