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π± How Deerfield crews helped battle a devastating Chesterfield house fire
Make time for SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA β Good Trouble Democracy Brigade on the Deerfield Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How Deerfield crews helped battle a devastating Chesterfield house fire
Also on today's calendar: SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA β Good Trouble Democracy Brigade and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 39 and low of 35 degrees.
- Friday: Morning rain; cloudy, breezy, temps: high: 56, low: 22.
- Saturday: Breezy and much colder, with a high of 34 and low of 30 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Chesterfield fire displaces 2 families (westernmassnews.com) β Deerfield firefighters were among several area crews called to help battle a house fire in Chesterfield that destroyed a home and displaced two families. Access up a steep driveway slowed response, and one firefighter suffered minor injuries, but two cats were rescued. Investigators believe improperly discarded smoking materials likely sparked the blaze.
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πΈ Around Deerfield
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π Upcoming Events in Deerfield
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β Featured events β
- SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA β Good Trouble Democracy Brigade
South Deerfield, MA, South Deerfield
3:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Deerfield Municipal Offices are CLOSED in Observance of Christmas
Deerfield, MA Calendar , South , Deerfield - SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA β Good Trouble Democracy Brigade
South Deerfield , MA , South Deerfield
3:00 pm - Building Bridges Veterans Initiative β Lunch for Veterans (South Deerfield)
Polish American Citizens Club Inc , 46 S Main St , South Deerfield
12:00 pm
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Tuesday December 30
π£ Deerfield Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Sensory Friendly Hours at Sunderland Public Library
Sunderland Public Library , 20 School St , Sunderland
10:00 am - Snowflake Sensory Party!
Sunderland Public Library - Children's Programs , 20 School Street , Sunderland
2:00 pm - Energy Conservation Committee Meeting
Deerfield, MA Calendar
4:15 pm - Conservation Commission Regular Meeting
Deerfield, MA Calendar , 8 Conway StSo , Deerfield
6:00 pm - Cookie Decorating Party
Sunderland Public Library - Children's Programs , 20 School Street , Sunderland
1:00 pm - It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Paly
Blue Heron Restaurant , 112 N Main St , Sunderland
5:30 pm - It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play!
Blue Heron Restaurant , 112 N Main St , Sunderland
5:30 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi, we are looking for somebody who can help us with a shallow point well.
We are located in east deerfield. Thanks in advance!! (Nextdoor East Deerfield)
- Taskrabbit posted a job opening for Cleaner (Taskrabbit) in Conway. Apply here.
- Gill-Montague Regional School District posted a job opening for Lead District Custodian/Maintenance in Montague. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Deerfield here.
π Nearby News
Conway
- Jeremy Doku injury: Why Manchester City's emerging star will be hard to replace ahead of his January return (cbssports.com)
Montague
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