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By MADISON SCHOFIELD

LEYDEN — A frequently overflowing culvert on West Leyden Road is set to be replaced with help from a $126,600 grant from the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration. The grant will cover engineering work for the replacement project through...

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,...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — Nearly 30 years after the town purchased the property, the new-and-improved Leary Lot opened to residents and travelers on Friday, marking a national milestone.With $2.46 million from the Federal Highway Administration’s Charging and...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The bridge carrying North Main Street over the railroad tracks will remain closed indefinitely, although progress is being made, as the Massachusetts Department of Transportation is in the process of reviewing construction plans.The...

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

NORTHFIELD — Town officials are continuing to push to reinvigorate the Schell Bridge reconstruction project, having recently met with state and federal legislators, key stakeholders from state departments and local groups.The proposed project consists...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

BUCKLAND — Most of the decisions to be made at Tuesday’s four-article Special Town Meeting pertain to roads, including whether to discontinue a portion of Old Upper Street and borrow up to $150,000 to repair Avery Road.The meeting will be held at...

TURNERS FALLS — The Fifth Street Bridge over the canal, also known as the Green Bridge, will remain closed until Friday, Oct. 25, as maintenance work being conducted by the state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) continues.According to a post on...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — Residents got a first look at accessibility improvements proposed for Avenue A during a public input session at the Great Falls Discovery Center on Tuesday evening.Improved access to businesses through the addition of ramps and...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — While all eyes were on the intersection of Routes 47 and 116 throughout Sunderland’s village center visioning process, the recommendations actually look just a little farther down both ends of the road.At the Sunderland Public Library on...

TURNERS FALLS — The Fifth Street Bridge over the canal, otherwise known as the Green Bridge, will be closed 24/7 from Tuesday, Oct. 8, through Friday, Oct. 18.According to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), the closure is...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — With approval from the Selectboard, Town Planner Maureen Pollock has applied for a $500,000 grant from the state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to continue progress on measures to address speeding and increase pedestrian safety in...

By CHRIS LARABEE

CONWAY — The Bardwell’s Ferry Bridge is weighing heavy on residents’ minds, as several people discussed the inconvenience of the bridge’s closure in a conversation with local legislators on Monday evening.About two dozen residents joined Sen. Paul...

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — As the Oct. 12 deadline for public comment on the Northern Tier Passenger Rail study approaches, communities around Franklin County are sending letters of support to the state for what some officials say could be a “game-changer” for the...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

COLRAIN — Construction on the Jacksonville Road slope stabilization project is set to begin on Monday.Work will include removing material from a failed slope along the road, constructing a new slope made up of layers of crushed stone and filter fabric...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE CENTER — With a series of possible road improvements, town officials aim to address speeding, improve crosswalks, add bicycle lanes, create formal on-street parking and increase accessibility in the village.Residents had a chance to ask...

WARWICK — Route 78 will be closed to northbound traffic from the center of town to the New Hampshire state line for paving work between Monday, Sept. 9, and Friday, Sept. 13.Northbound traffic will be detoured via Northfield Road to the center of...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

HEATH — National Grid wants to replace poles and upgrade power lines in Heath and Charlemont, but many local residents don’t seem interested. During an almost two-hour public information session at the Heath Select Board meeting on Tuesday, residents...

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — With two areas of River Road degrading, the Weston & Sampson engineering firm received preliminary Selectboard approval this week to explore potential solutions to the problem.The $27,500 contract will have the Reading-based firm examine...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Monday marked the first day of construction for the city’s roughly $1.17 million Main Street water main project.From Colrain to Chapman streets, contract workers from Springfield-based Morais Concrete Service will work to dig and replace...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

BUCKLAND — Road and culvert repairs are being planned for Avery Road, Elm Street and North Street, with the Selectboard and Finance Committee agreeing Monday to allocate roughly $610,000 toward the work.Heavy rain in early July prompted the...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMANand DOMENIC POLI

Six Franklin County municipalities are benefiting from a total of $3.9 million in Community Development Block Grants that will support housing, social services, water quality and infrastructure projects.The CDBG program is available to fund housing...