Bear killed in motorcycle crash in Petersham

Belchertown talk challenges nuclear energy’s role in climate solution

Author Linda Pentz Gunter spoke at a book talk in Belchertown on Tuesday, arguing against nuclear energy as a climate solution due to its cost, risks and potential to divert resources from renewables.

177th Franklin County Fair brings ‘high energy’ with new additions

With a new mascot, performance and feature calling back to the fair’s history, the 177th Franklin County Fair celebrated both a future of fresh thrills and the county’s past traditions. “It helps bring the community together,” said Tony King of Greenfield as he roamed the fair on Friday, carrying his four-year-old son. “It’s just that […]

North Quabbin History Tour celebrates region's past

This Sunday, those curious about the region’s history can learn more when seven local historical societies open the doors to their museums for the annual North Quabbin History Tour. The tour, now in its third year, will include the museums in Athol, Royalston, Orange, Petersham, New Salem and Phillipston. For the Royalston Historical Society, the […]

New Royalston administrative assistant hired

ROYALSTON – Former Hubbardston Town Administrator Nate Boudreau, who also served two years as town clerk for the town of Princeton, has been tapped to fill the part-time position of administrative assistant for the town of Royalston. Boudreau – who once served as chief of staff for former state Sen. Dean Tran – was chosen […]

Healey order subjects proposed data centers to local approvals

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order Tuesday subjecting proposed data center projects to local approval before developers can move on to state permitting, representing her administration’s latest crackdown on the facilities after halting tax breaks earlier this summer. As the artificial intelligence boom marches on, pending data centers in Massachusetts will now […]