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By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — After six months, the Zoning Board of Appeals wrapped up its public hearing Wednesday regarding whether to grant a variance allowing Viridi Wireless to build a 170-foot AT&T cell tower near 112 Newton St.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

WENDELL — The 117 voters who convened at Town Hall Wednesday night passed a Proposition 2½ override, marking the first time the town has approved an override in two decades.

By MATTEON PANGALLO

At Shutesbury’s 290th annual Town Meeting on May 31, our small Massachusetts town approved a $7.7 million budget for FY26. Payments-in-lieu-of-taxes for state-owned land, including the one-third of our town taken by the state for the Quabbin watershed area, cover less than 5% of that budget. Residential property taxes will pay for 73%, which is a much higher portion than is covered by property taxpayers in most towns.

The Blueberry Patch is a cherished part of the Gordon King Life Estate for the public, including the folks with mobility disabilities as well as parents with small children in strollers. This has always been a beloved site in Leverett for many families and individuals to gather, explore and enjoy the bounty of nature.

In the old cemetery in Buckland, Massachusetts there is a grave marker that reads: “He entered the service of the revolution in the year 1775 and after the toils and privations of eight years was returned to his family with the thanks of a free and happy country.”

GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. is presenting its third annual festival of new play readings by mostly local playwrights, “On the Boards.”

GREENFIELD — Members of the Greenfield Tree Committee are inviting residents to this year’s neighborhood tree planting, which is supported by a donation from the First Church of Deerfield.

ASHFIELD — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 8, to celebrate the opening of Ashfield’s new tennis courts at Belding Memorial Park.

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — Eighty-six residents approved all but one of the 25 articles on Tuesday’s Annual Town Meeting warrant, rejecting a petition that would have added a “Marijuana Product Light Manufacturer” to the town’s table of use regulations.

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — Stroll into 22 Federal St. and your attention might first be drawn to the cherub on the large mural or the light fixtures shaped like halos. The angelfish swimming in a tank could also catch your eye.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

A Franklin County resident who surrendered 147 animals to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Angell Animal Medical Center (MSPCA-Angell) in April is now being investigated by MSPCA Law Enforcement.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE CENTER — After 38 years with the Montague Center Fire Department and nearly a decade at its helm, Chief David Hansen is ready to start a new chapter in his life — retirement.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — City councilors who serve on the Committee Chairs subcommittee have until June 12 to decide whether to nominate Patricia Williams for the Precinct 6 City Council seat last held by Sheila Gilmour.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — A block party on Friday will mark the completion of wheatpaste murals, as well as the one-year anniversary of two downtown businesses.

By SHERYL HUNTER

In 2012, the Beehive Queen herself, Christine Ohlman, first performed at the 1794 Meetinghouse on South Main Street in New Salem. She kicked off that season, and since then, she has celebrated more summers at this historic venue than she can remember.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — Voters chose Wilder Sparks to be the newest Selectboard member in a contested three-way race in Tuesday’s town election.

By CHRIS LARABEE

LEYDEN — While there were no contested races on the ballot, voters at Tuesday’s town election opted to change the seats on the Board of Assessors from elected positions to appointed ones.

By FRANCIA E. WISNEWSKI

In our county, the superintendent of the largest school district has resigned. The superintendence of the second-largest municipality has also stepped down. This isn’t just a local issue; you can look across Massachusetts and see the same pattern. Public education top leaders are walking away from jobs that have become nearly impossible to sustain.