Erving celebrates $14.7M for long-awaited Evergreen Circle housing complex

Authority seeks 20M more gallons a day from Quabbin Reservoir

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority requested an additional 20 million gallons per day from the Quabbin Reservoir to supply eastern Massachusetts, a proposal facing strong opposition from local residents and lawmakers over concerns regarding equity and environmental impacts during a drought.

Like father, like son: The art, science and family bond behind a local DJ business

Hatfield resident Killian Stewart, 16, had his first professional solo gig five years ago after apprenticing in his craft almost literally from birth, thanks to mentoring from the well-known regional DJ Greg Stewart. Also known as Killian’s dad, Greg is an audio-visual engineer by day. The two of them provide glimpses into the art and […]

Write on: Local literary organizations offer seasoned scribes and undercover word-lovers opportunities to keep busy

The Valley is a land of writerly possibility. Whether creators are new to the area or new to the page, or published and looking for professional peers, they will find that meet-ups, workshops and readings abound. As the fall goes into full swing, here are five organizations for creatives to consider. Pioneer Valley Writers’ Workshop […]

Let’s Talk Relationships: It takes more than love

Loving someone and knowing how to love them well are not always the same thing. A person may deeply love their partner, but if they regularly criticize them, become defensive when concerns are raised, withdraw during difficult conversations or fail to listen, their partner may not experience that love in the relationship. We aren’t simply […]

Orange Selectboard to meet Saturday to discuss town manager next steps

The Orange Selectboard is scheduled to meet on Saturday to discuss next steps in its town manager search after top candidate Stephanie Hirsch withdrew from negotiations.