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By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — Berkshire East Mountain Resort held its annual Cardboard Classic sled race on Sunday, inviting participants to celebrate the end of winter with a race down the mountain.

Buddy Basketball: This new program on Mondays from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. through April 7 incorporates adaptive techniques into basketball to create an inclusive experience for players of all abilities. Modifications will be made for dribbling, shooting or passing, thus opening doors for participation and skill development and empowering everyone to play the game. The program, open to anyone ages 6 and up, will be held at the Discovery School at Four Corners. Visit magreenfieldweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web to register.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — As the city’s Community Preservation Committee decides how it will spend $213,000 in available CPA funds, the public weighed in at a hearing Thursday, expressing an overwhelming support for projects related to affordable housing.

By AALIANNA MARIETTA

ASHFIELD — A record high of 60 kids took to the ice Sunday morning for the annual Ashfield Lake Youth Ice Fishing Derby, according to Ashfield Rod & Gun Club President Jack Shea.

The Greenfield Recreation Department’s Buddy Basketball program for ages 6 and up incorporates adaptive techniques into basketball to create an inclusive experience for players of all abilities. Modifications will be made for dribbling, shooting or passing, thus opening doors for participation and skill development. The program will be offered on Mondays from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., between March 3 and April 7, at the Discovery School at Four Corners. Visit magreenfieldweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web to register.

By SAMUEL GELINAS

BOSTON — According to Lt. John Girvalakis of the Massachusetts Environmental Police, all that has been required to legally take a boat out on a ride are two things: “money and a boat,” with few exceptions.

By SAMUEL GELINAS

NORTHAMPTON — Frozen lakes and ponds invite enchanted winter sports enthusiasts outside for classic wintertime festivities. But despite the fun, a fact remains: ice is a potential danger.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — With cold weather and a fair amount of snowfall, it has been “a good old-fashioned New England winter” at Berkshire East Mountain Resort, in the words of Jon Schaefer.

Best and Brightest Award — Greenfield Housing Authority.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — Residents of both Erving and Wendell expressed their interest in a shared-use path to connect the two towns during a community engagement session this week and provided feedback seeking a “less is more” approach to constructing the path for bicyclists, pedestrians and some vehicles.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

BUCKLAND — There’s a new nonprofit in town.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE – A total of 119 runners rang in the new year on Wednesday, competing in the annual Sawmill River 10K Run hosted by the Montague Parks and Recreation Department. Even with the drizzle and cold air, runners from across the Pioneer Valley...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — The state Department of Conservation and Recreation’s new Indigenous Peoples Partnership Coordinator Leah Hopkins, tasked with fostering relationships and improving the understanding and collaboration between DCR and Indigenous tribes,...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

A new hiking trail through Ashfield and Goshen is opening to the public this weekend.Hilltown Land Trust and Ashfield Trails will host an inaugural hike through the Hilltown Boulders Trail on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m. Attendees will stroll along a...

The following is a collection of programs being offered by the Greenfield Recreation Department in the coming months:Youth Basketball Pee Wee Division Pee wee basketball is a skills and drills program for players in kindergarten and first grade. This...