Selectboard asks police to patrol Whately Road
CONWAY — After Whately Road residents voiced their frustration with speeding vehicles on their street during Monday’s Selectboard meeting, the Selectboard decided to ask the Police Department to send a cruiser to patrol the street during particularly busy periods.
According to Whately Road resident Mary Parker, these times stretch from 6 to 8 a.m. and 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
“From about 2:30 to 5:30, it’s just constant speed,” Parker told the Selectboard, noting how few vehicles slow down for her when she’s crossing the road with her horses.
In a phone interview Tuesday, Police Chief Donald Bates said cruisers have been patrolling Whately Road “on and off” for the past couple months, but his officers have not yet pulled anyone over for speeding.
‘Conway Mall’ seeks donations, volunteers
CONWAY — The Selectboard stressed the need for donations and volunteers to stock and run the new “Conway Mall” free store inside the Transfer Station.
According to Conway’s town website, volunteers will use the back right corner of the building at 186 Old Cricket Hill Road for donation sorting. Town Administrator Veronique Blanchard said she hopes the Conway Mall will open in September.
Those who are interested in volunteering can contact Blanchard at townadmin@conwayma.gov or 413-368-4235, ext. 3.
Selectboard appoints members to Open Space Committee, Highway Department
CONWAY — The Selectboard on Monday appointed Conway resident John Cordes to the Open Space Committee, with a term ending in June 2028, and Greenfield resident David Demers to serve as an operator and laborer on the Highway Department. The board will continue to look for a Highway Department clerk, the remaining open position in the department.
Historic Deerfield participating in August Adventures
DEERFIELD — Historic Deerfield will participate in August Adventures 2025, a month-long celebration of arts, culture and history. On Thursday, Aug. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., visitors can explore the 18th-century village, free of charge.
August Adventures, presented by the Highland Street Foundation, offers free access to 31 cultural experiences across the state through the month of August. The program is designed to increase access to and awareness of arts and culture organizations.
At Historic Deerfield, the museum will offer a variety of guided and self-guided tours, along with family-friendly activities in the History Workshop, such as dress-up, historic games and a hands-on project exploring the book arts.
Visitors can also take in the new Building Archaeology exhibit at Stebbins House, where they’ll witness the discoveries being made as the circa 1799 house undergoes restoration. The exhibit consists of 16 different stations throughout the first floor, each with a panel describing the discoveries that have been made in the house so far.
Other exhibits on view include “Body by Design: Fashionable Silhouettes from the Ideal to the Real,” “Vermont Furniture from the Alley Collection” and “Envisioning America: Deerfield Academy’s Collection of Paintings and Drawings.” These can all be found in the Flynt Center of Early New England Life.
“We’re thrilled to welcome new and returning visitors for August Adventures at Historic Deerfield,” John Davis, president and CEO of Historic Deerfield, said in a statement. “This is a wonderful opportunity for people to immerse themselves in history and art by walking through our historic houses, taking in the exhibitions in the Flynt Center and engaging in hands-on activities for all ages.”