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By MADISON SCHOFIELD
With a large-scale power outage continuing to impact Hawley, Charlemont, Heath, Monroe and Rowe on Tuesday, multiple communities opened up warming centers for residents and Hawley declared a state of emergency.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
BUCKLAND — Restoration work on the Wilder Homestead’s old English-style barn is nearing completion and the Buckland Historical Society is anticipating the project will be wrapped up by April 1.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
LEYDEN — Town officials are beginning long-term planning for renovations and repairs needed across town facilities to bring them into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
COLRAIN — The Selectboard has approved reducing the broadband budget by $26,756 for fiscal year 2026, a change that, if approved by Annual Town Meeting voters, will lower the monthly cost for broadband users by $5.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
SHELBURNE FALLS — The Art Garden will welcome visitors for a night of art, light and community spirit when the ninth annual Winter HooPla returns Saturday, Feb. 22.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
GREENFIELD — Local nonprofits are worried they may see a drop in donations due to Gov. Maura Healey’s proposal to put a cap on charitable donation tax deductions.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
BUCKLAND — The school committees of the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont Regional school districts are preparing to finalize the numbers for the fiscal year 2026 budget after they hear feedback from the public in the next two weeks.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
The Greenfield Public Library welcomed its first local artist as part of a new program to host monthly art exhibitions. “Clouds in Shades of Gray” by Paul Jablon will be on display in the conference room gallery till the end of February.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) has recognized the towns of Leyden and Phillipston for their 2023 annual town reports.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
CHARLEMONT — Voters at this year’s Annual Town Meeting may be presented with a new list of old bylaws, as Town Clerk Thorne Palmer is working to reorganize the town’s master list of bylaws into a chaptered document organized by category.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
CHARLEMONT — With cold weather and a fair amount of snowfall, it has been “a good old-fashioned New England winter” at Berkshire East Mountain Resort, in the words of Jon Schaefer.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
CHARLEMONT — More than 85 skiers gathered at Berkshire East Mountain Resort on Thursday, enjoying a snowy day and camaraderie while raising more than $40,000 for United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
ASHFIELD — The Planning Board has much to consider after hearing resident concerns regarding the timing of proposed amendments to the town’s large-scale industrial and commercial facilities bylaw on Wednesday.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
GREENFIELD — After 14 years at the helm of Community Action Pioneer Valley, Executive Director Clare Higgins is retiring this summer.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
SHELBURNE FALLS — Feeling under the weather? A natural healer believes she can find the root of your health issues by tapping into your body’s energy field.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
GREENFIELD — A headcount of homeless individuals living in Franklin County is underway as Community Action Pioneer Valley takes on the annual Point-in-Time Count.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
LEYDEN — The Selectboard is seeking feedback on the town’s draft energy aggregation plan. Anyone with suggestions on what the town should consider while negotiating with energy providers can submit comments by Thursday, March 6, at 5 p.m.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
GREENFIELD — With snow, sledding and a host of seasonal activities, the 103rd annual Winter Carnival had plenty to offer for those willing to brave the cold for a few hours this weekend.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
BUCKLAND — The 2 District, 8 Town Steering Committee, or 2D8T, is seeking community feedback as it contemplates models for possible restructuring of the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont Regional school districts in an effort to maintain or improve the experience of students while taking into account the fiscal limitations of the districts’ small member towns.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
COLRAIN — An initial review of the system evaluation study being conducted for the Colrain Sewer District has revealed the system will need at least $261,800 in repairs, with the total cost of the district’s needs expected to grow once a long-term solution for wastewater treatment is identified.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
CHARLEMONT — The Board of Health may be forced to shut down the Oxbow Resort, the split property offering traditional motel rooms and longer-term month-to-month apartments for rent, if the owner is unable to make upgrades that give tenants reliable access to heat and a kitchen soon.
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