Wendell officials talk emergency management

Early voting begins as high-profile state and local contests heat up

Democratic and Republican voters across the region will participate in the Sept. 1 state primary, featuring key races such as the U.S. Senate contest between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton.

Amid space crunch, Erving Selectboard mulls Town Hall reorganization

The Erving Selectboard is considering reorganization plans for Town Hall to address space shortages for current and future employees.

Facing doubt, Franklin County rural school advocates continue push for $60M

Rural school advocates and officials expressed dismay following reports that high-level Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Executive Office of Education leadership questioned the validity of the $60 million rural school aid recommendation from a 2022 report.

Greenfield mayor addresses city's financial stability

Greenfield Mayor Ginny Desorgher informed City Council that the city's finances remain stable despite ongoing efforts to reconcile accounting discrepancies and secure funding for various capital projects.

Business Briefs: Aug. 21, 2026

Greenfield Savings Bank names senior vice president in charge of wealth management, trust services GREENFIELD—Greenfield Savings Bank has announced that Rebecca M. Makas has joined the bank as senior vice president overseeing GSB wealth management and trust services. Makas brings more than two decades of experience in financial services and has a background spanning trust […]