'Taking action to protect the natural world': Conservation officials celebrate protection of 465 acres in Heath, Colrain

Greenfield School Committee approves budget revisions

The Greenfield School Committee voted to approve a revised $24.4 million budget that reallocates funds to address personnel changes and create a new health and wellness director position.

Affordability, accountability dominate Healey-Minogue finale

Gov. Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Minogue clashed over energy costs, abortion rights and administrative accountability during their second and final gubernatorial debate.

Buckland, Whately collection sites open for Saturday's Bulky Waste Recycling Day

The Franklin County Solid Waste Management District is scheduled to hold its fall Clean Sweep Bulky Waste Recycling Day on Saturday, Oct. 17, at collection sites in Buckland and Whately.

Sharing music that 'deserves to be played': Local duo to perform in Deerfield

Arborio Duo violinist Colleen Jennings and pianist Sophie Lippert are scheduled to perform a program featuring works by underrepresented female composers at the Brick Church Music Series on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Baystate Health installs weapons detection systems at ER entrances

Baystate Health has begun installing AI-assisted Apollo 500 weapons detection systems at entrances to enhance safety for patients and staff.