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Sheep Killed In Fire At Hartman's Herb Farm Greenhouse In Barre: UPDATE Sheep Killed In Fire At Hartman's Herb Farm Greenhouse In Barre: UPDATE
Sheep Killed In Fire At Hartman's Herb Farm Greenhouse In Barre: Update UPDATE: Several sheep were killed in a blaze that destroyed two greenhouses at Hartman's Herb Farm on Thursday, Jan. 26.  The fire began just before 1:30 p.m. at the 1026 Old Dana Road farm, which is a popular wedding destination and bed and breakfast.  Firefighters quickly put out the flames but not before some sheep died. It's unclear how many were lost. No one else was injured.  We just wanted to let everyone know that today we did suffer from a greenhouse fire. Everyone is doing okay, we are all... Posted by Hartman's Herb Farm on Thursday, January 26, 2023 Radio traffic reported …

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Mega Marijuana Greenhouse Proposed For Western Mass Mega Marijuana Greenhouse Proposed For Western Mass
Mega Marijuana Greenhouse Proposed For Western Mass A major Western Massachusetts potato farmer is seeking to grow buds as well as spuds. Bernie Smiarowski, of the 500-acre Smiarowksi Farm, has plans to build a 100,00-square-foot marijuana greenhouse on the Hatfield, Whatley town line. For reference, 100,000 square feet is about the same size as six hockey rinks put together.  The town of Hatfield is holding a public hearing on Smiarowski’s request for a special permit from the Planning Board to build the greenhouse, as well as a small “headhouse” at Plivins Road/Bashin Road. The meeting will be held Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m., remotely. The …

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by Kristin Palpini