North County Notebook: Nov. 6, 2025

47 acres in Heath permanently conserved by Franklin Land Trust

The Franklin Land Trust has permanently conserved 47 acres of land in Heath, which includes farmlands, forest and a river corridor, and will provide public outdoor recreation and support local agriculture.

Fixing the route: Navigating transportation programs for school districts

It was always important to me to greet my students as they entered the classroom so they felt welcomed and seen. This ritual also allowed me to gauge their moods and readiness to learn, helping me adjust how I began class each morning. As I researched school transportation for this column, I was reminded that […]

Bulletin Board: Mohawk too much for Athol in girls summer league basketball action

Sadie Wilcox scored 17 points for the Mohawk girls summer league team in a 39-9 win over Athol on Thursday at Franklin Tech. Wilcox did her work exclusively in the paint for the Warriors. Clara Stevens added seven points, including a nothing-but-net 3-pointer as time expired in regulation. Natalie Lanoue added five points for Mohawk. […]

Summer Eats program to offer breakfast, lunch and dinner options across Greenfield

The Summer Eats program in Greenfield Public Schools and Project Bread is providing free breakfast, lunch, and dinner to any child under 18 at 17 different locations from now until August 21, helping to bridge the gap for families when free at-school meals are not available during the summer.

Columnist Carrie N. Baker with Minna Most: Consistent, compassionate, connected — How the Pioneer Valley Doula Collaborative fights healthcare inequity

As states across the South and Midwest ban abortion, maternal mortality and morbidity rates are climbing nationwide, yet Massachusetts has one of the lowest maternal mortality rates in the country. Even so, our severe maternal morbidity rate — defined as unexpected, life-threatening complications during labor, delivery, or the postpartum period that result in significant health […]