South County Notebook: July 3, 2026

Shelburne exploring possibility of new town seal

The Shelburne Selectboard has approved the formation of a five-member town seal committee to design a new seal, which will be put up for a vote at next year's Annual Town Meeting and has also begun the process of disposing of six town-owned tax title properties.

North Quabbin Notebook: July 6, 2026

‘Women of ’76’ performance coming to Swift River Valley Historical Society NEW SALEM — Voices rarely heard through the history books will be on full display at the Swift River Valley Historical Society on Sunday, July 12, with a presentation by actress and playwright Rita Parisi. The founder of Waterfall Productions will deliver a solo […]

'I’m still going strong': Greenfield veteran Bill Phelps marks half a century with American Legion Post 81

Bill Phelps, a Vietnam War veteran and member of American Legion Post 81 for 51 years, has been credited with establishing the adult baseball team, aiding in the design and installation of multiple memorials in town, and leading renovation projects at Veterans Memorial Field.

Leyden Selectboard mulls assistant town clerk position

The Selectboard is considering creating an Assistant Town Clerk position to ease the workload for town clerks and help the town retain a clerk for a longer period of time.

Governor signs Orange charter bill into law

Orange has officially adopted a town charter, which will professionalize its government structure and create a strong town manager role.