Draft zoning changes at former Farren Care Center lot heading to Montague Selectboard

UMass football: Minutemen offense jelling under Max Warner as Rutgers opener draws near

The UMass football team’s season-opener at Rutgers on Sept. 3 is fast approaching and as its fall camp winds down, the anticipation is ratcheting up. The Minutemen’s offense continues to work through an overhaul led by new offensive coordinator Max Warner and offensive lineman Greg Knox III and running back Elijah Faulkner touched on what […]

Bulletin Board: Turners Falls in need of varsity and junior varsity boys soccer coach

With practices starting Monday for fall sports, the Turners Falls boys soccer team seeks a varsity and junior varsity coach to take over the program immediately. The Thunder won their first sectional title in program history last season. Anybody interested in the position should contact Turners Falls Athletic Director Jen Luciano at jluciano@gmrsd.org. Charity golf […]

Residents learn about 9 ballot questions ahead of November vote

Franklin County residents attended an information session on Friday to learn about the nine ballot questions appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Regional Notebook: Aug. 25, 2026

State holding listening sessions on healthcare BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration is holding six public listening sessions as it moves forward with recommendations to lower healthcare costs for Massachusetts families and small businesses. Hosted by the Division of Insurance, the virtual sessions will gather input from patients, providers, insurers, employers and other stakeholders to help shape new state regulations aimed […]

Infrastructure work for Erving housing complex expected to go out to bid this fall

Plans for the Evergreen Circle affordable housing complex in Erving are advancing toward a fall bidding process for infrastructure, though the project faces a $650,000 budget gap while awaiting further state funding.