Multiple road projects on tap for Shelburne

Wendell Selectboard discusses possible town Facebook page

The Wendell Selectboard is considering establishing a Facebook page to inform residents of local news, and is seeking public feedback on the idea.

New truck, foreman approved for Ashfield Highway Department

The Ashfield Selectboard unanimously approved the purchase of a new Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup truck for the Highway Department and the appointment of Michael Taylor as the new foreman for the department.

Greenfield Notebook: June 8, 2026

June 8: Legislative office hours GREENFIELD — Legislative office hours continue monthly at the Greenfield Senior Center, with the next session scheduled for Monday, June 8, from noon to 2 p.m. Constituents can meet with Corinne Coryat to discuss issues, policy interests and other topics in the 1st Franklin District. Drop in or schedule an appointment […]

Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Thoroughbred Nation converges on Saratoga for Belmont Stakes showdown

Good morning! The heart and soul of Thoroughbred Nation is 100 miles west of us in Saratoga where nine three-year-olds will go to post at 7:04 p.m. this evening and race for $2 million in Belmont Stakes purse money. The brief five-day meet began on Wednesday when almost 12,000 fans came through the turnstiles and […]

The World Keeps Turning: Destroying our country’s agreements and customs

Legal strategies are named to provide a bit of shorthand in an otherwise impenetrable jungle of words. For example, the Affirmative Defense admits to prosecution charges, but offers a justification for them. Alternative Dispute Resolution is a fancy way of saying, “Let’s settle this outside of court so we can avoid a public trial.” But […]