Ashfield ZBA proposes mediation for junkyard appeal; parties to respond by May 7

GCC to expand HVAC training program

Greenfield Community College has been awarded an $810,000 grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to expand its HVAC training program, which will train 40 students and offer entry-level and continued training cohorts.

North Quabbin Notebook: June 1, 2026

Athol Savings Bank donates to 1794 Meetinghouse NEW SALEM — Athol Savings Bank, a division of Cornerstone Bank, has donated $1,200 to 1794 Meetinghouse Inc. to support its upcoming summer concert series. The funding will support a lineup of performances throughout the summer season, continuing the 1794 Meetinghouse’s mission to offer accessible, high-quality arts programming […]

Bus driver charged with involuntary manslaughter for crash that killed five, including Greenfield family of four

Jing S. Dong, 48, was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter after driving a bus that killed four members of the Doncev family in a crash on Interstate 95. The local community has raised more than $56,000 for funeral expenses and transportation costs.

Local athletes excel at MIAA Div. 6 track and field championships

Three local athletes brought home individual first place medals at the MIAA Division 6 track and field championships on Thursday and Saturday. Luke Howard of the Frontier Regional boys team won the 2-mile individual championship on Thursday. Howard ran a personal best in his first place (9:25.82) performance. Matthew Pilon of Lunenburg was second (9:26.03). […]

Bulletin Board: Greenfield Garden Cinema records win over Gilmore & Farrell in GGSL action

Dani Zraunig struck out 10 hitters for Greenfield Garden Cinema in a 10-5 win over Gilmore & Farrell in GGSL action on May 28. Zraunig added two doubles at the plate in the Ponytail matchup. Savannah Daignault added a base knock for the Moviegoers. For the Insurers, Elyse Reardon, Shaye Tyler and Alex Goodman all […]