22nd annual Supper for Six food drive draws near

Organizers of Greenfield Circus hope to revive annual tradition

The Melha Shriners Clown Unit and Westchester Circus Arts have partnered to bring a modern twist to a traditional circus experience to the Franklin County Fairgrounds, featuring talented performers, storytelling and classic clown routines in an intimate 300-seat tent.

'We've been begging for this': Education leaders voice relief over revival of commission to review school funding formula

State legislators have agreed to revive the Foundation Budget Review Commission to examine the K-12 funding formula and address the rising costs of education, particularly in rural communities, which have been struggling with declining enrollment and stagnant state aid.

National Grid’s multi-year project to enhance transmission line capacity

National Grid has started a $470 million project to upgrade a high-voltage transmission line from Vermont to Massachusetts, which will involve replacing structures and foundations, adding new conductors and improving right-of-way access. The infrastructure in place is approaching the end of its useful life, and the work will be reflected in consumers' utility bills over the next several years.

Erving Industries plans 3.2-megawatt battery energy storage system for paper mill

Erving Industries and Madison Energy Infrastructure presented their plans to the Conservation Commission for a 3.2 megawatt battery energy storage system to store excess power generated from the paper mill's turbine.

Positions of Town Hall executive assistant, administrative assistant for police added in Colrain

At Colrain's July 7 Selectboard meeting, two new staff positions were approved — an executive assistant and an administrative assistant for the Police Department.