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By SCOTT MERZBACH

SPRINGFIELD — A Hadley man who authorities allege sold plutonium in 2023, and used hazardous black powder to ignite a fireball and detonate a dishwasher in his backyard during gatherings, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly possessing ammunition and explosives, after previously being convicted of a crime punishable by more than a year in prison.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HADLEY — Four candidates are being tabbed to move to the next phase of the search for a permanent town administrator for Hadley, though the Select Board this week may ask for a reduced number of finalists.

By JACK CZAJKOWSKI

Five years ago, then Hadley Selectboard member Christian Stanley got approval for and began the Hadley Climate Change Committee (HCCC) in our town. The first few meetings took place just as the COVID pandemic began and with a handful of fellow citizens we joined together and began brainstorming what we could do to make our town buildings be more energy efficient.

At last Wednesday’s town hall with U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern at UMass Amherst, university community members asked specific, thoughtful questions; meanwhile, all McGovern’s answers were platitudes about the power we the people have and jokes about Russian influence. Enough. We know Donald Trump is a disaster and we are asking what Ywill do; all our elected representatives can offer is “Trump bad” and “we are holding a lot of town halls.” We need our elected leaders putting themselves on the line with real action, like Sen. Van Hollen traveling to El Salvador. Anything less is cowardice. At least McGovern admitted in response to what Congress is doing to protect due process: “not a goddamn thing.” And that’s what McGovern offered us in his town hall, too.

Phone call from my frothingly irate, 84-year-old brother. “Trump is cutting off funding to Harvard. You can’t do that to one of the best universities in the world!” says this graduate of Stanford. “I’m sending a donation. What address shall I use?”

By EMILEE KLEIN

SOUTH HADLEY — April showers bring May flowers, but foliage isn’t the only thing blooming in South Hadley after a windy winter and early spring rain.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HADLEY — Uncertainty around the costs for a new Department of Public Works headquarters, whether it is built to the preferred 23,000-square-foot plan or is reduced in size and price, is prompting Hadley officials to consider a four-month delay in bringing the project before voters.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HADLEY — Opioid harm reduction services aimed at stopping fatal overdoses and getting individuals the care they need, already offered across the region by Tapestry Health Systems, will soon be provided in Hadley.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HADLEY — A $23.07 million budget for fiscal year 2026 that uses more than $300,000 from the town’s stabilization account, but will likely result in the loss of several municipal positions unless voters approve a Proposition 2½ override, will be brought to annual Town Meeting on May 1.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HADLEY — Before 2,000 cases of V-One Vodka produced in a Kamień, Poland, factory can be unloaded from a cargo ship, set to arrive in Port Elizabeth, N.J., next week, company founder Paul Kozub will have to pay the U.S. government an $8,000 fee.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HADLEY — Recent demolition of a former bank at 5 South Maple St. will make way for a new building housing a fast-food restaurant specializing in Nashville hot chicken.

By EMILEE KLEIN

For the last two years, the Hitchcock Center for the Environment has aimed to help more than 1,000 third graders in Springfield Public Schools envision themselves as scientists and engineers.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HADLEY — Potentially hazardous chemicals missing or moved from a 108 Hockanum Road home, following a raid at the residence by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents on April 8, has prompted the temporary detention of resident Jacob D. Miller.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HADLEY — Resources and information for both older adults and their families to assist older adults to age safely and comfortably in the community will be provided during the Hadley Council on Aging’s annual health fair Wednesday morning.

By EMILEE KLEIN

SOUTH HADLEY — Incumbents captured most of the votes in Tuesday’s annual town elections, which featured few contested races and drew only 1,552, or 5.79%, of registered voters to the polls.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HADLEY — FBI agents arrested a 43-year-old Hadley man on Wednesday at his home on charges of unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition following an extensive search of his residence the previous day, according to an FBI spokeswoman.

HADLEY — Volunteers will be removing trash and debris from along town roads and other public spaces during the fifth annual Hadley Spring Clean Up Day Saturday, coordinated by the Hadley Climate Change Committee.

By Scott Merzbach

HADLEY — A large number of unmarked law enforcement vehicles parked along Route 47 and near Mitch’s Marina throughout the day Tuesday were involved in court-authorized activity, according to the FBI’s Boston Division.

Trump no longer remembers his campaign promise to reduce the price of groceries. He only remembers he talked a lot about groceries on the campaign trail. He now says he thinks the word, groceries, is quaint. Who knew?

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HADLEY — In the nearly 17 years Hadley zoning has allowed developments restricted to individuals 55 and older, which can be built along Route 9 from the Coolidge Bridge east to where the Norwottuck Rail Trail crosses the state highway, the only project realized is the 35-home East Street Commons.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HADLEY — A smaller, 15,000-square-foot building that could still meet most of the long-term needs for the Department of Public Works, including wash and maintenance bays for vehicles and equipment and new office space for employees, will be considered by residents at annual Town Meeting on May 1.