Early start to asparagus season also may bring early end

SUNDERLAND (AP) - The warm March brought an early asparagus crop to farms that are known for it in western Massachusetts.

Now farmers are wondering if the cool spring will bring an early end to the season.

Sunderland farmer Michael Wisserman tells The Republican of Springfield he wasn't fooled when the temperature hit the 80s in March. He knew cool weather was coming.

Sunderland woman faces charges in crash that killed UMass senior

NORTHAMPTON - A Sunderland woman has been indicted on seven charges, including motor vehicle manslaughter, in connection with the April 14 accident that claimed the life of University of Massachusetts senior Daniel J. Haley one month before he was to graduate.

Sunderland voters ease tax burden on small farms

SUNDERLAND Local small farmers will no longer have to pay excise tax on equipment, animals and machinery used in agriculture. Sunderland voters approved a question on Saturdays town election ballot 135-59 to end the excise tax for non-corporate agricultural enterprises.

No contests in Sunderland town elections

SUNDERLAND - There will be no contests on the ballot for Saturday's annual town election. Polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sunderland Elementary School.

Sunderland voters approve $6.9 million town budget

SUNDERLAND - Town Meeting voters OK'd spending $140,000 to rebuild a culvert on Hadley Road and a $6,979,814 town operating budget for next year at Friday's annual meeting.

Sunderland Town Meeting to consider $6.9M spending plan

SUNDERLAND - Annual Town Meeting voters tonight will be asked to approve a $6,979,814 operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and spend $140,000 to reconstruct a collapsing drainage culvert on Hadley Road.

These dogs speak the language of dedication

WHATELY - Dandi pads over to the doorway as you enter, and looks up at you with his big, gentle eyes.You want to pat him and say hello. You want to talk about how sweet he looks and you want to know more about him. You might even feel a bit more relaxed than when you arrived at the office door.

That's Dandi just doing his job.