Greenfield Recorder
House points light at dark money in local politics
Legislation requiring public disclosure for people and groups spending significant sums to influence Town Meeting votes is gaining traction on Beacon Hill, with the bill (H.806) having won initial…
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10m'A long and winding road': Orange Selectboard taps Fortier as town manager
Orange appointed Matthew Fortier as its first town manager during a special Selectboard meeting following the withdrawal of top candidate Stephanie Hirsch.
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6m'History grows here': Tradition on display at 177th Franklin County Fair
The Franklin County Fair is celebrating its 177th year under the theme "History Grows Here," featuring an expanded lineup of entertainment, a new mascot named Franklin Cow-nty, and various community competitions.
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Shutesbury Selectboard votes to accept bequest of local home
The Shutesbury Selectboard voted unanimously to accept a bequest of a 1,400-square-foot home from deceased resident David Rogers Ulen, hoping its future sale will provide between $100,000 and $150,000 for town capital projects.
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3mMontague and Erving Notebook: Sept. 9, 2026
Tech Talk series starting Thursday TURNERS FALLS — A three-week speaker series discussing digital legacy, podcasting and internet safety will kick off on Thursday, Sept. 10, with additional events slated for Sept. 17 and Sept. 24, at the Gill-Montague Senior Center, 65 Fifth St. All programs are scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. On Sept. […]
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5mJudge denies defense's bid to independently examine Hotel UMass murder suspect’s phone
A judge in Hampshire County Superior Court denied a defense attorney's motion to allow an independent examination of murder suspect Jeffrey MacDonald's cellphone, ruling that the existing search warrant remained valid despite claims of potential inaccuracy.