Karen Louise Korvek

Nancy Famigletti

NANCY FAMIGLETTI<br /><br />Florence, MA - It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Nancy Famigletti, 61 on July 23, 2026 after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer.<br /><br />Born on Septemb ...

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Hadley's Bay Road bridge reopens after water main break

HADLEY — A water main break prompted the closure of the Bay Road bridge over the Fort River for most of the day Friday. The state’s Department of Transportation announced the temporary closure and detours on that section of Route 47, with drivers advised to use Route 9 and South Maple Street. Hadley Police announced [&hellip;]

A natural fit: Granby's new town administrator bullish about future

GRANBY — Ron Aponte prefers to play in the political game rather than sit on the sidelines. That’s why, after growing up on the political sidelines in Springfield’s mayor-council system, he seized his opening once he moved to Belchertown 30 years ago. The town’s Town Meeting-style democracy pulled him onto the field, and he became [&hellip;]

Northampton doctor sees hope for primary care funding as House passes bill, awaits Senate deal

NORTHAMPTON — When primary care physician Dr. Kate Atkinson goes to reunions, she’s usually met with this question from her peers: “Are you still practicing?” And to their surprise, she still is, despite intense shortages within the field met with escalating rates of burnout. As these trends continue, her colleagues are leaving for direct primary [&hellip;]