Community vision for commercial spaces, housing at Hope Street lot in Greenfield takes shape

Buckland Historical Society to host Declaration of Independence reading

The Buckland Historical Society is scheduled to host a Revolutionary War-themed event at the Wilder Homestead on Sunday, July 26, featuring a reading and signing of a new Buckland Declaration.

Guest column: On West-East Rail — Markey delivers, Moulton misses the mark

For decades, residents, transit advocates, and business and civic leaders in western Massachusetts have been working to make West-East Rail a reality, because we know that reliable passenger rail service between our four western counties, central Massachusetts, and Boston will be a game changer to connect our local economies and unlock access to jobs, education, […]

My Turn: Our path to a better energy future

As the effects of climate change become impossible to ignore, it’s a good time to consider the actions needed for us to minimize future harms from unchecked warming. Specifically, our need to install at least 27 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity by 2050, as outlined in the Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan. This is […]

MassDOT to update Routes 5 and 10 bridges in Hatfield, Whately

MassDOT is set to begin a multi-year project next summer to replace the structurally deficient bridge decks of three bridges carrying Routes 5 and 10 over Interstate 91 in Whately and Hatfield.

Greenfield Notebook: July 23, 2026

Moose Lodge hosting pitch tournament GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Moose Lodge at 20 School St. is hosting a pitch tournament on Friday, July 24, starting at 6:30 p.m. Players are asked to arrive by 6 p.m. to go over the rules and the bracket setup. It is $15 per player to participate, with proceeds supporting […]