Proposed elimination of Water Supply Protection District in Greenfield sparks debate among residents

My Turn: To the not-so-silent generation

To the generation that never stopped showing up, to the silent generation, to the retirees, to the baby boomers who have spent decades standing up, speaking out and refusing to give up: Thank you. Nov. 3 was partly your victory. Thank you for marching when marching was necessary. Thank you for protesting, rallying, organizing, writing, […]

Climate chief departs, warning against pitting green against affordable

Melissa Hoffer, the nation's first cabinet-level climate chief, addressed environmental advocates on her final day in the Healey administration, emphasizing that climate action and economic affordability must be pursued together.

Massachusetts abortion expansion takes effect, removing all gestational limits

Gov. Maura Healey used an emergency preamble to enact a Massachusetts law removing gestational limits on abortion, shielding the legislation from a potential referendum while allowing opponents to seek a repeal in November 2028.

My Turn: The challenges that lie ahead

The last time my family shared a political watch party was when then-President Joe Biden debated Republican candidate Donald Trump in June 2024. We were filled with enthusiasm, which became muted when it was revealed how mentally decrepit Biden was. By the time it was mercifully over, we could barely speak or move. Therefore, it […]

Ashfield looks to address software upgrades, solar array expenses at Special Town Meeting

Ashfield is scheduled to hold a Special Town Meeting on Monday, Nov. 16, to address budget transfers, unpaid bills and an appropriation for the Wastewater Treatment Plant's solar array.