Franklin Tech picks preferred design for new school building

In Boston Freedom Rally speech, Greenfield resident urges voters not to repeal recreational cannabis law

A Greenfield resident spoke at the Sept. 19 Boston Freedom Rally to advocate against proposed Nov. 3 ballot measures aimed at repealing recreational cannabis laws in Massachusetts.

Voters to decide on school regionalization, new Franklin Tech building on Tuesday

Voters in Franklin County are scheduled to decide on Oct. 6 whether to approve a $236.6 million bond for a new technical school building and whether to establish the Great River Regional School District through a multi-town merger.

Swapping Halloween excitement: Montague donation drive seeks costumes

The Montague Public Libraries and The Brick House Community Resource Center are hosting an inaugural Halloween costume drive to provide costumes for local children.

Board of directors at The Center School in Greenfield weighing potential closure

The Center School's board of directors is considering selling its 30-acre Bernardston Road campus due to financial instability caused by a $5.5 million mortgage default and declining enrollment.

David R. Descavich

<html><head></head><body>David R. Descavich<br /><br />Turners Falls, MA - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David "Dave" Ronald Descavich on September 21, 2026. Dave was born September 17, 1959. He was the eighth child ...