Montague and Erving Notebook: Jan. 24, 2026

MIAA girls volleyball: Top seed PVCA knocks out Franklin Tech in Div. 5 Round of 8

SPRINGFIELD — After playing Pioneer Valley Christian Academy earlier in the season, the Franklin Tech girls volleyball team had some intelligence on its undefeated opponent heading into the MIAA Division 5 state tournament Round of 8 matchup on Thursday night. Knowledge of top-seeded PVCA (24-0) led to a more competitive match, but the eighth-seeded Eagles […]

Bulletin Board: Greenfield's Daniel Mickus wins second annual Freedom 5K

The second annual Freedom 5K Run/Walk saw 170 athletes get together for a good cause on Nov. 8 in Greenfield. The Rev. John Williams, a Marine Corps veteran and the priest at Blessed Trinity Parish, organized the patriotic walk/run event last year to celebrate the American military and those who have served. Williams made it […]

Greenfield police chief: Water Street shooting may be 'narrowly related' to September incident

Greenfield police investigators believe a Wednesday afternoon shooting on Water Street may be narrowly related to a previous shooting in September.

Proposed elimination of Water Supply Protection District in Greenfield sparks debate among residents

The Greenfield Planning Board and Economic Development Committee heard public testimony regarding a developer's request to remove a water supply protection overlay near the Leary Well, though no official vote was taken during the meeting.

My Turn: To the not-so-silent generation

To the generation that never stopped showing up, to the silent generation, to the retirees, to the baby boomers who have spent decades standing up, speaking out and refusing to give up: Thank you. Nov. 3 was partly your victory. Thank you for marching when marching was necessary. Thank you for protesting, rallying, organizing, writing, […]