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Celebrating 250 Years in Chesterfield!

Chesterfield Celebrates 250 Years! The Hilltown of Chesterfield (population just over 1,200) is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year! To celebrate, the town is hosting a full week of celebratory community events (from July 1st-7th). The events begin with opening ceremonies at Russell Field at 9am on July 1st, followed by a 4 mile run/1 mile community walk. Other events taking place throughout the week include opportunities to learn about local history,… Read More

Category: Chesterfield, Hampshire County, Suggested Activity Tags: 4th of July, Chesterfield, hampshire county, western massachusetts

Families as Biocitizens on the Westfield River

Kurt Heidinger, Executive Director of Biocitizen School of Westhampton, MA writes: How many times have you looked at a river thinking, how beautiful—and pulled out your camera to capture the swells of whitewater, a striking blue heron, or blazing maple tree in the autumn overhanging its banks? A river is not just beautiful, though; it’s alive, and those who witness this life, this bios, never look at or appreciate a river the… Read More

Category: Chesterfield, Ecology, Hilltown Families, Science, West Chesterfield Tags: Berkshires, Biocitizen, Biocitizen School, Biology, biotic citizens, Chesterfield, Hilltowns, Homeschool, Pioneer Valley, River Ecology, Solar Power, Westfield River

Keep it Local: 2010 Hilltown Business Directory

Hilltown Business Directory to List 350 Local Businesses The annual Hilltown Business Directory, published both in print and online by the Hilltown Community Development Corporation (HCDC), a community non-profit in Chesterfield, MA, is preparing its expanded 2010 edition. The Hilltown Business Directory will list 350 local businesses in 20 towns, by category, by name, and by town. This 160 page reference book will be used all year by local residents. The Directory… Read More