WHATELY — After the death of James Pasiecnik in January, his three daughters banded together to ensure the family business, 5J Creamee and Pasiecnik Farmstand, is operating in full force this summer.Justine Pasiecnik, the oldest of the three sisters, returned home from Florida after her father’s dea...

WHATELY — As rain fell around the pavilion last week, the Tri-Town Beach Commission was making progress toward sunny beach days.“We need to make a splash,” said Whately Commissioner Jonathan Edwards as he and his fellow commissioners discussed visual improvements to the beach.With a targeted opening...