Puzzles available on Saturday

NORTHFIELD — Dickinson Memorial Library will host its next Pick Up a Puzzle Day on Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

The ongoing event, which is free and open to all, features dozens of used puzzles for both children and adults. Enter through the back door of the library at 115 Main St., then head down the hall to the community room.

For more information, visit northfieldpubliclibrary.org/friends-of-the-library or email friendsofdml01360@gmail.com.

Route 142 to be closed for work at railroad crossing

NORTHFIELD — Route 142 will be closed Wednesday, July 7, and Thursday, July 8, due to maintenance on the railroad crossing, according to a post on the town website.

Residents are asked to follow the detour signs and expect delays. Those living on either side of the railroad crossing will still be able to access their homes.

Northfield collects
comments regarding engine brake noise

NORTHFIELD — The Selectboard heard from residents Joanne and Bill McGee on Tuesday who voiced complaints about excessive engine brake noise from truck drivers traveling along Main Street and Route 142.

After hearing complaints from other residents read by Joanne McGee, and discussion among the board, the Selectboard and Town Administrator Andrea Llamas made the decision to collect citizens’ comments and complaints in writing. Residents who wish to comment may do so by emailing Llamas at allamas@northfieldma.gov. Once collected, Llamas will send all comments to the state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) along with a letter from the Selectboard.

Next satellite farmers’ market to be held July 14

BERNARDSTON — Atlas Farm’s next satellite farmers’ market at the Bernardston Senior Center will be held Wednesday, July 14, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Selectboard to meet once a month through summer

WARWICK — The Selectboard will meet once per month through September, and will return to biweekly meetings in October.

As of June 21, the Selectboard has returned to in-person meetings, held at the former Warwick Community School, and streamed over Zoom for those who want to attend remotely. The next meeting is scheduled for July 19, at 6 p.m.

School Committee to meet in person

NORTHFIELD — The Pioneer Valley Regional School District School Committee will return to in-person meetings in the Pioneer Valley Regional School library starting Thursday, July 8.

The meeting will be conducted with members meeting in person, and will be broadcast via Bernardston-Northfield Community Television (BNCTV) starting at 7 p.m.