Jonathon Weber named Greenfield’s next chief of staff

Question 8 marijuana repeal: Risky rollback or protection for teens?

Bay State voters legalized recreational cannabis a decade ago, opening the door for a $10 billion marijuana industry to grow in Massachusetts. That industry could crumble if Question 8 passes on Election Day. A “yes” vote on Question 8 supports repealing the laws that legalize, regulate and tax recreational marijuana sales, ending those sales and […]

DA's office: Driver killed in Whately rollover crash

A driver, believed to be an 18-year-old man, was killed in a rollover crash and subsequent vehicle fire on Interstate 91 near Whately on Thursday afternoon.

Officials celebrate completion of Keystone Bridge repairs in New Salem

State officials and the nonprofit Friends of Quabbin celebrated the completion of a $106,000 repair project on the historic Keystone Bridge near Quabbin Reservoir Gate 30 on Thursday.

Political Notebook: Oct. 31, 2026

Pioneer Valley sheriffs endorse Healey, Driscoll Twelve Massachusetts sheriffs have endorsed Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll for reelection, citing their leadership and support for local law enforcement. Franklin County’s interim Sheriff Lori Streeter and Hampshire County Sheriff Patrick Cahillane are among the sheriffs to issue their endorsement. Massachusetts Building Trades Unions endorses […]

MassDOT details scope of work on Route 2 rotary bridges in Greenfield

MassDOT held a virtual meeting to present plans for a multi-year project to preserve four Interstate 91 bridges over the Route 2 rotary between 2029 and 2032.