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Firefighters partner with Jumptown to practice water rescues in Orange
07-25-2025 4:11 PM

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.

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Residents, solar companies weigh in on revisions to state’s solar incentives program
07-28-2025 4:47 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

GREENFIELD — Western Massachusetts residents say the state needs to reconsider recent updates to its solar incentive program.


Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust considers further rate hikes
07-25-2025 6:49 PM

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%.


Nearly $334K heading to Franklin County farms
07-25-2025 3:12 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

Five Franklin County farms have been awarded a total of $333,750 in grants from the state Department of Agricultural Resources.


Fire chiefs, local officials advocate for new building authority
07-25-2025 10:22 AM

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.


‘Everybody wants to tell their story’: Ten historical societies participating in Hilltown History Trail, Aug. 2
07-25-2025 10:11 AM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

History lovers take note: the fourth annual Hilltown History Trail will take place on Aug. 2.


Playground project moving forward at Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School
07-24-2025 12:40 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School students will have a new playground just in time for the new school year.


Reorganized bylaw document approved in Charlemont
07-23-2025 12:50 PM

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.


Advocates talk benefits of single-payer health care in Greenfield forum
07-21-2025 4:29 PM

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.


Baystate Franklin family medicine residents make connections, learn about rural health care in tour
07-21-2025 2:27 PM

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.


Buckland exploring ZIP code merger
07-20-2025 12:30 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

BUCKLAND — Should Buckland merge its four ZIP codes into one?


FRCOG to handle health services in Ashfield
07-20-2025 10:05 AM

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.


Reorganized bylaw document heads to Charlemont Special Town Meeting
07-19-2025 4:28 PM

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.


Stroll through noteworthy gardens: Two Ashfield residents participate in nationwide Open Garden Day, Saturday, July 19
07-18-2025 10:45 AM

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.


Leyden approves regs for short-term rentals, ADUs
07-17-2025 1:34 PM

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).


Cold River Package & Market faces $5K fine, 7-day tobacco license suspension
07-17-2025 12:03 PM

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.


Ashfield amends dog licensing schedule
07-16-2025 11:15 AM

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.


State legislators mulling fund for school resource officer training
07-15-2025 4:32 PM

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.


North Quabbin veterans join in effort to break skydiving record
07-14-2025 4:05 PM

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.


Light pollution theme of next Charlemont Forum program
07-14-2025 12:38 PM

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.


A decade of summer fun: 10th Summer Day on the Buckland Common returns July 19
07-12-2025 3:01 PM

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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