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1 week ago
Brush fires break out as spring emerges
With the emergence of spring, also comes brush fire season. On Wednesday, at least two brush fires broke out in Franklin County.
1 week ago
The Quiet Pressure: How Household Financial Stress Impacts the Workplace | Financial Fitness
Dr. Frances Rahaim, The Money Doctor, introduces the core framework behind her new book The Quiet Pressure, revealing how hidden household financial stress affects focus, retirement decisions, workplace performance, and long-term stability—far beyond simple budgeting advice.
1 week ago
Educational visioning community meeting for Mohawk, Hawlemont
The Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont school districts’ sustainability project is inviting the community in to shape the educational vision for all students as the committee works to draft a new regional agreement.
1 week ago
Dudleyville Road project resumes work
The Dudleyville Road Drainage Improvement Project in Leverett, which is funded through a $1 million grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, will begin work again on the road beginning on March 30th
1 week ago
Early morning fire Wednesday in Gill
The residents and pets have reportedly evacuated safely from a structure fire on Vassar Way in Gill.
1 week ago
UMass to improve bird safety with new grant
UMass Amherst was awarded a grant to improve bird safety on campus.
1 week ago
Special Education and contractual salary obligations top discussion of school budget
Tomorrow the Greenfield School Committee will continue their budget discussion and vote to present the budget to the Mayor.
1 week ago
State Police renew their accreditation status
Massachusetts State Police have earned their renewed accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission for a second, three-year term
1 week ago
Whistle Stop Case fire cause investigated
Following investigations by the Department of Fire Services, the fire in Millers Falls at the Whistle Stop Cafe building is believed to have been caused by electrical appliances
1 week ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Pole work on West Leyden Road
Delays can be expected on West Leyden Road in Colrain starting today, Tuesday, March 24th.
1 week ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: One-way traffic on School Street in Orange
Orange Police have notified the public of a temporary change in traffic pattern while construction crews work to replace a wall on the north-side of School Street
2 weeks ago
Alleged Tractor Supply shoplifters arrested
Two individuals have been apprehended after alleged shoplifting at a Tractor Supply store in Orange led to a police pursuit on Route 2 East on Friday morning.
2 weeks ago
K-9 tracks down alleged robber in Orange
A K-9 with the Orange Police Department helped track down a suspect leading to an arrest in an unarmed robbery case.
2 weeks ago
RFP issued for First National Bank Building
The City of Greenfield has issued a Request for Proposals for the 1929 landmark First National Bank building on Bank Row
2 weeks ago
Street sweeping begins this week in Greenfield
With the arrival of spring, comes street sweeping. Greenfield’s contractor is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, March 25th, weather dependent.
2 weeks ago
Proposed state budget cuts jail diversion program funding
Governor Healey’s proposed budget includes a roughly $15 million cut to jail division programs
2 weeks ago
Greenfield Police Dept. swears in first female lieutenant
The city of Greenfield has its first female lieutenant as of this week.
2 weeks ago
Controlled burn in Montague Plains Friday
MassWildlife announced plans to hold a controlled burn in the Montague Plains Wildlife Management Area today, Friday March, 20th
2 weeks ago
Gov. Healey announces support for end on Sunday hunting ban
Governor Healey declared her support for lifting the Sunday hunting ban with the introduction of new legislation.
2 weeks ago
Getting Your Home Ready for the Spring Market
As we get closer to the end of winter many homeowners start thinking about putting their homes on the market.…
