Greenfield Planning Board extends permit for temporary shelter

My Turn: A city behind the times

Another year of living in Greenfield, and what can I say, nothing has improved for our family. We are simply the home-owning, tax-paying residents seeking viable retail options. I try to write to your left-wing newspaper maybe once a year with my assessment of the landscape in town from the perspective of a mom with […]

Montague and Gill Notebook: Sept. 21, 2026

Deadline looms for Montague Soapbox Race sign-ups TURNERS FALLS — The deadline to register for the Sept. 27 Montague Soapbox Race is Tuesday, Sept. 22. Online registration is available at montaguesoapboxraces.com/x/18/2026-Montague-Soapbox-RACER-Application. A soapbox cart building party was held at Nova Motorcycles on Sept. 12. Montague Soapbox Race committee members Scott Murphy, Thom Bullock and Mik […]

Susannah Whipps seeks reelection to 2nd Franklin District seat

State Rep. Susannah Whipps is seeking reelection to represent the 2nd Franklin District as an unenrolled candidate in the upcoming Nov. 3 general election.

Comic book fans, unite: Ninth Western Massachusetts Comic Book Show coming to Franklin County Fairgrounds

The Western Massachusetts Comic Book Show is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Wisdom Way fairgrounds in Greenfield.

Franklin Tech celebrates 50th anniversary with attractions and sporting events

TURNERS FALLS — A carnival type atmosphere blanketed the Franklin County Technical School campus on Saturday, as the school celebrated its 50th anniversary with an assortment of fun activities and sporting events. “Obviously it’s a good turnout,” Franklin Tech Athletic Director/Dean of Students Joe Gamache said. “We have a lot of volunteer support between the […]