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Wendell using $3.95M budget after failure of two override questions
08-06-2025 9:31 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

WENDELL — Voters gave their blessing to two unrelated Proposition 2½ exemptions during Monday’s elections, but the failure of two override questions means the town is committed to the noncontingent budget approved at Annual Town Meeting.

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Lead minister settling in at Second Congregational Church of Greenfield
08-09-2025 11:56 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — The Second Congregational Church of Greenfield’s newest lead minister is settling into his latest pulpit.


After delays, Beacon of Light Preschool to open in Greenfield
08-08-2025 12:16 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — The county’s only Catholic preschool is slated to open early next month, a year after its initial planned opening was delayed by necessary structural modifications and a teacher shortage.


DCR acquires 380 acres in Orange, Wendell and Royalston for conservation
08-07-2025 3:48 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

The state Department of Conservation and Recreation recently acquired privately owned land in Orange, Wendell and Royalston for permanent conservation.


Wendell historical items in limbo
08-05-2025 10:44 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

WENDELL — The town’s old items and documents will lack a forever home until the Wendell Historical Society sets up shop at its 466 Wendell Depot Road site, a feat the nonprofit’s president said still requires raising upwards of $150,000.


Mahar signs Warwick tuition agreement
08-05-2025 8:54 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — The Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District School Committee has approved a tuition agreement with Warwick, providing peace of mind to families who might want to have their children educated in the neighboring town.


Locals, experts say halting penny production makes sense
08-04-2025 1:47 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

What’s a country to do when a penny isn’t worth a red cent anymore? Stop minting them, apparently.


Congressman says meals programs must be defended following federal cuts
08-01-2025 4:02 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

State officials joined U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern in kicking off the 11th annual Summer Food Rocks Tour with stops in Greenfield and Orange on Friday, when they met with community members and advocated for continued federal funding for meals programs.


Override, debt exclusion questions head to Wendell voters in special election
07-31-2025 2:43 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

WENDELL — The town has scheduled a special election on Monday so residents can vote on two override questions and two debt exclusion questions.


With music, vendors and art, Wendell Old Home Day returns Aug. 9
07-31-2025 11:46 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

WENDELL — The traditional Old Home Day celebration returns Saturday, Aug. 9.


Blooming Backpacks drive ends Aug. 5
07-25-2025 1:49 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — The 21st annual Blooming Backpacks drive to collect new backpacks filled with school supplies for students in need will conclude on Tuesday, Aug. 5.


Wendell posts facilities manager job, ponders best route for filling position
07-23-2025 1:22 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

WENDELL — The town has advertised its available facilities manager position as officials ponder how to best fill the job.


Marine vet becomes Blessed Trinity Parish’s newest priest in Greenfield
07-21-2025 12:04 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — In Biblical fashion, Blessed Trinity Parish’s newest priest felt a clarifying call to the vocation during 40 days in a Middle Eastern desert, while he was serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.


Franklin County public defenders sound alarm amid regionally low pay rates
07-18-2025 5:52 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

Criminal defense lawyers in Franklin County are sounding the alarm on a problem that is reportedly brewing as a result of inadequate compensation from the state.


Wendell Country Store intends to appeal $1K fine for underage tobacco sale
07-18-2025 2:12 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

WENDELL — The Wendell Country Store’s owner plans to appeal a $1,000 state fine after an employee sold cigarettes to an underage customer.


Greenfield’s Rite Aid closing
07-18-2025 12:07 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — The Rite Aid location at 107 Main St. is closing its doors as part of the corporation’s latest round of closures following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in May.


Greenfield Truck & Equipment to open on Beacon Street
07-10-2025 11:18 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — The man who purchased two local dealerships from McGovern Automotive Group about four months ago plans to open Greenfield Truck & Equipment on Beacon Street within the next couple weeks.


A (hair) cut above the rest: Greenfield Circle K employees raising money for Special Olympics
07-10-2025 8:30 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — Carl Heebner has for about eight years enticed Circle K customers to donate to the Special Olympics in July by offering to cut or shave his hair. This time around, five of his coworkers have stepped forward to help with the cause.


$524K to fund energy-efficient upgrades at Mahar
07-08-2025 2:50 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Ralph C. Mahar Regional School will soon be more energy-efficient after securing $524,000 in grants.


Northwestern DA’s office CFO wraps up 39-year career
07-08-2025 10:58 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — The end of the fiscal year coincided with the conclusion of a 39-year career at the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, as Donna Dudkiewicz retired as the organization’s chief financial officer on June 30.


O’Donnell replaces Cuneo as Wendell, New Salem fire chief
07-04-2025 1:00 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

NEW SALEM — The torch has officially been passed at the New Salem and Wendell fire departments, with Matt O’Donnell replacing longtime Chief Joe Cuneo in the dual role on July 1.

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