National Grid’s multi-year project to enhance transmission line capacity

'We've been begging for this': Education leaders voice relief over revival of commission to review school funding formula

State legislators have agreed to revive the Foundation Budget Review Commission to examine the K-12 funding formula and address the rising costs of education, particularly in rural communities, which have been struggling with declining enrollment and stagnant state aid.

Erving Industries plans 3.2-megawatt battery energy storage system for paper mill

Erving Industries and Madison Energy Infrastructure presented their plans to the Conservation Commission for a 3.2 megawatt battery energy storage system to store excess power generated from the paper mill's turbine.

Positions of Town Hall executive assistant, administrative assistant for police added in Colrain

At Colrain's July 7 Selectboard meeting, two new staff positions were approved — an executive assistant and an administrative assistant for the Police Department.

Leverett Library to host Community Mini Art Show on Saturday

The Community Mini Art Show, featuring 185 works on 3-inch-by-3-inch canvases completed by community members of all ages, is on display at the Leverett Library through the end of August, with a reception scheduled for July 11.

26-year-old killed in New Salem crash

A 26-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Blackinton Road in New Salem on Friday morning.