Reigniting a ‘love for cinema’: Independent film tackles challenges of aging, screens in Greenfield

Hampshire College to map campus’s next life in new master plan

AMHERST — Hampshire College is undertaking a conceptual master plan for its campus over the next three months that will show possibilities for reusing existing buildings and for new construction, along with examples of similar housing developments and cultural destinations. College officials announced last Thursday that they have hired Elkus Manfredi Architects of Boston to […]

$2.5M to fund Butterfield School redevelopment efforts, continued South Main Street work in Orange

Gov. Maura Healey announced $303 million in state funding for economic development and housing projects across Massachusetts, including $16.6 million allocated to Franklin County.

Athol earns MassSave Impact Award

ATHOL — The town is among 17 recipients across the state to be honored with a 2026 Mass Save Impact Award during a ceremony slated for the State House on Oct. 27. According to Mass Save, the awards recognize “leadership in energy efficiency, electrification, building modernization and other initiatives helping shape a more sustainable and […]

Local experts predict bright foliage after short delay

New England experts anticipate a vibrant fall foliage season characterized by bright colors despite a delayed peak expected in late October.

State extends public comment on Quabbin water plan withdrawal

The Massachusetts Water Resources Commission has extended the comment period on a controversial request to withdraw an additional 20 million gallons of water per day from the Quabbin Reservoir. The new deadline is Oct. 28, giving western Massachusetts communities an additional two weeks to send in written testimony. Danielle Burney, a spokesperson for the Water […]