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

Pioneer Valley forestland: 1,200-plus acres across six towns permanently conserved

AMHERST — More than 1,200 acres of forestland throughout the region, including over 200 acres in Pelham, Westhampton and Williamsburg, are being donated to the Kestrel and Mount Grace land trusts for permanent conservation by an affiliate of The Lyme Timber Company. The timberland properties are on 12 parcels that Lyme bought from W.D. Cowls […]

Amherst gets $175K boost to reenvision Hampshire College campus

AMHERST — MassDevelopment is providing Amherst a $175,000 grant to support the future redevelopment of Hampshire College’s land and continue an ongoing zoning study on the approximately 860-acre campus. The money supplements a $75,000 grant MassDevelopment awarded in May, through its Real Estate Services Technical Assistance Program, that is going toward technical assistance for the […]

Committee considers Mill Brook Crossing sign ideas

ATHOL – The Parking Benefits District Oversight Committee voted Tuesday night to explore a hybrid design for a new Mill Brook Crossing sign after reviewing several proposals for the project. Director of Planning and Community Development Eric Smith presented two options from Lyman Signs for the entrance to the plaza. Both included an electronic display, […]

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 […]

H.S. football: Franklin Tech caps anniversary celebration with win over Frontier

TURNERS FALLS — The Franklin Tech football team capped a festive and joyous day on campus with a 42-0 win over Frontier Regional on Saturday night. The game was the sixth and final contest of the day celebrating the school’s 50th anniversary. Franklin Tech forced two turnovers in the opening frame and turned the first […]