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Leyden, Phillipston honored for top-notch annual reports
02-09-2025 12:01 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) has recognized the towns of Leyden and Phillipston for their 2023 annual town reports.


South Deerfield woman detained following arrest at Capitol; hearing set for April
01-30-2025 4:43 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

WASHINGTON — The South Deerfield woman arrested at the U.S. Capitol this week for telling police she wanted to kill top Republicans conceded to detention on Thursday and a hearing is set for April 1, according to federal court documents.


Valley’s state legislators stress defense at Tikkun Olam observance
01-29-2025 10:16 AM

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — State legislators representing Hampshire and Franklin counties signaled that they were prepared to defend protections for immigrants, the environment and transgender people in Massachusetts as the federal administration under President Donald Trump moves to limit or scrap them.


South Deerfield resident arrested for threatening to kill top Republicans, police say
01-29-2025 9:34 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

WASHINGTON — A South Deerfield resident is trying to get released from pretrial detention after her arrest at the U.S. Capitol for allegedly telling police she wanted to kill top Republicans, including billionaire investor Scott Bessent on the day that the Senate confirmed him as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary, according to documents filed in federal court.


Funding freeze order sows confusion, fear across Pioneer Valley, beyond
01-28-2025 6:51 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH, ALEXA LEWIS, CHRIS LARABEE and ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

The vague language in the Trump administration’s freeze on federal funding prompted “chaos” and “confusion” among organizations dependent upon the trillions of dollars potentially impacted.


Health officials issue precautions, Wendell farm takes action in wake of bird flu cases
01-22-2025 6:05 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN and EMILEE KLEIN

With two cases of bird flu having been confirmed at the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus, local health officials are issuing advisories and at least one Franklin County farm is taking measures to protect its poultry.


Pilot program would add downtown coordinator for Shelburne Falls, Turners Falls and Northfield
01-19-2025 1:01 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

Three Franklin County communities — Turners Falls, Shelburne Falls and Northfield — are set to be part of a pilot program adding a shared rural downtown coordinator position to lead revitalization efforts.


Housing challenges, solutions addressed at Community Health Improvement Plan talk
01-17-2025 8:50 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — In a region where housing comes at a premium, increasing the diversity of homes and public backing of zoning changes may be the key to unlocking development and growth.


Charlemont Selectboard reviews FRCOG data on problematic speeding areas
01-15-2025 10:45 AM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

CHARLEMONT — In an effort to inform speed enforcement practices and potentially petition the state for speed limit changes, Town Administrator Sarah Reynolds shared speeding data collected by the Franklin Regional Council of Governments with the Selectboard Tuesday evening.


Amherst resident takes reins as New Salem town coordinator
01-13-2025 11:00 AM

By DOMENIC POLI

NEW SALEM — The new year means a new town coordinator for New Salem.


Nearly $41K grant to further goals of Age- and Dementia-Friendly Action Plan
01-01-2025 11:01 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — With the help of $40,749 from a Colorado-based foundation supporting older adults and their caregivers, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments will begin to implement two of its regional priorities in its Age- and Dementia-Friendly...


McGovern feels victorious after $220M in relief for NE farmers included in congressional spending bill
12-29-2024 10:42 AM

By SAMUEL GELINAS

WASHINGTON — The recent roller coaster ride over a down-to-the-wire congressional spending bill ended on a high note for U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, who expressed victory that some $220 million in federal money will soon be in the hands of New England...


Warwick Town Meeting approves seven articles in 17 minutes
12-10-2024 1:38 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

WARWICK — In a speedy, 17-minute meeting on Monday night, voters approved all seven articles on the Town Meeting agenda, including amending the zoning bylaws regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs), allocating free cash for the installation of solar...


Public input sought to inform creation of Road Safety Action Plan for Franklin County
12-05-2024 5:45 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — Backed by a federal grant, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) is in the process of developing its own Road Safety Action Plan to serve as a guide for future traffic safety investments.To inform the plan’s creation,...


Massachusetts breaks link between MCAS, graduation
11-06-2024 10:22 AM

By SAM DRYSDALEand ALISON KUZNITZ

BOSTON – Massachusetts students will no longer have to pass the MCAS exam to earn a diploma here.Question 2, which advanced with a hard push by the Massachusetts Teachers Association, prevailed in Tuesday’s election. The measure was favored by 59% of...


Antisemitism panel chair expects ‘strong, clear’ recommendations
11-03-2024 10:00 AM

By ALISON KUZNITZ

At their first meeting last week, members of a new state panel tasked with combating the scourge of antisemitism in Massachusetts outlined priority issues, as well as the vitriol they have personally experienced over the past year.The commission,...


Western Mass towns receive $10.3M in state grants for redevelopment projects
10-31-2024 8:38 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

Restoration of Elmer’s Store in Ashfield, roadwork around the region and downtown management services in three towns around Franklin County are on the way thanks to more than $10.3 million in grants coming to Franklin County and the North Quabbin,...


Franklin County towns signal support for housing grant
10-16-2024 5:41 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

Towns across Franklin County have signaled their support for the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) to apply for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant in...


Ashfield plans solar array near wastewater treatment plant
10-14-2024 1:59 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ASHFIELD— A new solar array may be coming to the wastewater treatment plant on Conway Road. The Ashfield Selectboard has given the Energy Committee the go ahead to begin designing an array to fit the town’s needs with Solect Energy, a solar company...


Air quality sensors come ‘at a very important time,’ officials say
09-30-2024 5:59 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN and MADISON SCHOFIELD

Thanks to funding from the Massachusetts Office of Environmental Justice and Equity, Franklin County organizations will receive 21 of the total 213 air quality sensors being distributed statewide to help protect public health and fill in gaps in local...

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