With funds frozen, UMass climate center to close

Rowe celebrates opening of 180-acre Westwood Conservation Area

Rowe's Open Space and Recreation Committee held an opening ceremony for the newly conserved 180-acre Westwood Conservation Area and dedicated the property to the late land protection specialist David Rothstein.

Orange police chief seeks bylaw to curb encampments on town-owned land

The Orange Selectboard approved a request for Police Chief James Sullivan to draft a bylaw regarding encampments on town-owned land to address issues with homeless individuals camping in public spaces.

My Turn: Make nature a priority — Vote ‘yes’ on Question 6

Fall is the perfect time to be reminded why we choose to live in towns with more cows than people. In communities where when we pull over on the side of the road, our neighbors stop to make sure we are OK. We live here because watching the maple leaves turn red on the shores […]

My Turn: A look inside the Sheriff's Office

As your Franklin County sheriff, I want to speak directly to you about what the Sheriff’s Office does, what our responsibilities are, and our commitment to accountability, transparency, and progress. The Sheriff’s Office provides much more than basic custody and security. We play a critical role in public safety and community well-being. We operate two […]

The World Keeps Turning: Trying to ignore an ignominious defeat

There was a time when baseball was America’s pastime, its major source of entertainment and regional rivalries. It filled a big space in my heart growing up, with an accomplished pitcher for a father, and actual “sandlot” games until dark, sometimes with a baseball wrapped in tape to protect broken stitches. Little League was the […]