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By MADISON SCHOFIELD
ORANGE — Jumping out of a plane may sound terrifying to some, but for others it’s a thrill, especially when their landing makes a splash.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
GREENFIELD — Western Massachusetts residents say the state needs to reconsider recent updates to its solar incentive program.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
With an increase in claims and rising drug costs, the Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust may need to increase rates for members anywhere from 10% to 20%.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
Five Franklin County farms have been awarded a total of $333,750 in grants from the state Department of Agricultural Resources.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
According to the National Fire Prevention Association, constructing a new fire station can cost anywhere between $412 to $1,171 per square foot.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
History lovers take note: the fourth annual Hilltown History Trail will take place on Aug. 2.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
SHELBURNE FALLS — Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School students will have a new playground just in time for the new school year.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
CHARLEMONT — In a speedy eight-minute meeting, 14 Charlemont voters unanimously approved reorganizing the town’s bylaws into a single document with chapters organized by category on Tuesday.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
GREENFIELD — Advocates for single-payer health care say creating a Massachusetts Healthcare Trust could save the state $37.36 billion in health insurance costs.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s newest doctors were introduced to Franklin County on Friday through a tour of some not-so-hidden gems in the local health care system.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
BUCKLAND — Should Buckland merge its four ZIP codes into one?
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
ASHFIELD — Following the resignation of Health Agent Claudia Sarti, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments is taking over her duties in Ashfield.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
CHARLEMONT — Voters will be asked to approve reorganizing the town’s bylaws into a single document with chapters organized by category during a Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, July 22.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
Two Ashfield residents will be opening their gardens to visitors seeking a tour today, Saturday, July 19, as part of a nationwide Open Garden Day, organized by the Garden Conservancy.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
LEYDEN — In just under two and a half hours, 30 Leyden voters approved all nine articles at Wednesday’s Special Town Meeting, including bylaw amendments changing regulations on accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
CHARLEMONT — The Board of Health has issued a $5,000 fine and a seven-day tobacco license suspension to Cold River Package & Market for selling cigarettes to a minor.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
ASHFIELD — The Selectboard approved changing the dog licensing schedule this week to allow residents to license their dogs for one, two or three years.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
BOSTON — State legislators are considering the value of school resource officers and whether to create a grant fund to support their training.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
ORANGE — Seeking camaraderie and a challenge, a group of local veterans joined in an effort seeking to break a world record by jumping out of a plane over the weekend.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
CHARLEMONT — The Charlemont Forum is continuing its 2025 speaker series with a presentation by Douglas Arion on light pollution, its impacts and how it can be mitigated.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
BUCKLAND — The annual Summer Day on the Buckland Common will offer community summer fun for the 10th year on Saturday, July 19.
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