Anti-Hunger Task Force issues recommendations to reduce food insecurity

Ashfield hires energy manager

The Ashfield Selectboard hired Jonisha Aubain as the town's first energy manager following a unanimous recommendation from the Energy Committee.

Jazz musician and Greenfield native Stephen Arnold honors mentors in new album

Stephen Arnold released his third jazz album, "The Hitting Wall," on July 17, a project dedicated to the mentors who shaped his musical and personal journey.

Arts Briefs: Yarn exchange in Orange, immersive art in Wendell, and more

Hildaland to take the stage in New Salem The musical duo Hildaland, featuring Scottish fiddler Louise Bichan and Indiana mandolinist Ethan Setiawan, will perform a concert blending traditional Scottish roots, progressive bluegrass and jazz at the 1794 Meetinghouse in New Salem on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Now based in New England, the pair […]

Sounds Local: Headline: Striking a chord (and a drum) in Turners Falls: Musician Wes Brown is making a noteworthy return to the bandshell

Here in the Valley, we are surrounded by so many great musicians that it’s easy to take for granted the number of world-class artists that live in our area. One such talent is musician Wes Brown of Turners Falls. Brown is a talented composer and multi-instrumentalist who has enjoyed a rich and varied 50-year career that […]

Greenfield Notebook: Aug. 20, 2026

LAVA Center hosting info session on ballot questions GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host an information session on the nine ballot questions slated to come before voters in November. The info session will be held Friday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. Ferd Wulkan, Dave Cohen and Doug Selwyn of Franklin […]