Honoring emergency medical services workers for their heroism

NORTHAMPTON — Joshua Keeney could have died last June, yet there he was Thursday night shaking hands with the very people who saved his life. He would have died, in fact, had it not been for the dogged persistence of a few people who happened by his horrific motorcycle accident and the quick action of the first responders of the Cummington Fire Department. "They were fast, professional and good at what they do - or I wouldn't be alive right now," said Keeney.

Two incumbents face challenge in Granby

GRANBY - The annual town election Monday will field candidates for contested seats on the health board and the library trustees, and a nearly full slate for other open posts.

Voting will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at East Meadow Street School, 393 East State St.

Granby approves Town Meeting articles

GRANBY - Voters breezed through the first session of the annual Town Meeting Monday night, approving 12 items on the warrant and another eight articles on a special Town Meeting warrant.

Voters will gather June 18 at Granby Junior-Senior High School to consider the remaining items on the 34-article annual Town Meeting warrant.

Granby to hold first of two Town Meeting sessions today

GRANBY - Voters will gather at Granby Junior-Senior High School today for the first session of the annual Town Meeting. The session gets under way at 7 p.m. and a special session is slated for 7:15 p.m.

President Obama's declaration cause for celebration at Noho Pride march, rally

NORTHAMPTON - Diane Bellisario and her partner Lynne Spichiger have been together for 14 years. But Saturday was the first time Bellisario had marched in a gay rights parade. Surveying the scene at the Three-County Fairgrounds, where organizers estimated 20,000 people gathered for the 31st edition of the Noho Pride march and rally, the Belchertown couple said they were inspired to participate by President Barack Obama. The president's declaration was on the minds of many who marched down Main Street for the annual celebration of gay rights in Northampton.

Briefs

YARN BOMB: The Granby Public Library's In Stitches knitting group plans to "yarn bomb" the library on June 9. Yarn bombing is a type of graffiti using yarn rather than paint or chalk as a form of expression.

Annual fundraiser to serve up plant sale, birdhouses

This year's annual Mother's Day plant sale, held by the Friends of the Granby Public Library, will offer something new - a silent auction of birdhouses donated by local residents, including some that are handmade and decorated.

The sale is set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library's pavilion, rain or shine.

Proceeds benefit the library building fund.