Beacon Hill Roll Call: Sept. 28 to Oct. 2, 2026

WMass boys soccer: Franklin Tech succumbs to defending champion Mount Greylock

CHICOPEE — A three-time defending champion stood in the way of the Franklin Tech boys soccer team from capturing its first sectional championship on Sunday afternoon. Top-seeded Mount Greylock proved too much to overcome for the Eagles in a 5-2 loss in the Western Mass. Class C championship game at Chicopee Comp High School. The […]

Halloween events, complete with parades and costume contests, draw crowds

Franklin County residents celebrated Halloween over the weekend with the annual Rag Shag Parade in Greenfield and the Montague Police Department's inaugural Trail or Treat event.

Hatfield approves interim ambulance contract with South County EMS

The Hatfield Selectboard approved a monthly $38,000 contract with South County EMS to provide emergency medical coverage due to local firefighting staffing shortages, while preparing for a joint meeting with Whately regarding a shared police chief and fire service agreements.

Nearly $10M to aid in Franklin County, North Quabbin addiction recovery efforts

The Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office were awarded nearly $10 million in federal grant funding to combat substance use disorder and support recovery efforts.

Montague Notebook: Nov. 2, 2026

Info sessions to detail Montague Housing Production Plan MONTAGUE — The town is updating its Housing Production Plan and is seeking input through community meetings in the five villages. According to an event notice from the town, the plan represents a “proactive strategy” to address current and future housing needs. Montague’s Housing Production Plan was […]