26-year-old killed in New Salem crash

National Grid’s multi-year project to enhance transmission line capacity

National Grid has started a $470 million project to upgrade a high-voltage transmission line from Vermont to Massachusetts, which will involve replacing structures and foundations, adding new conductors and improving right-of-way access. The infrastructure in place is approaching the end of its useful life, and the work will be reflected in consumers' utility bills over the next several years.

Erving Industries plans 3.2-megawatt battery energy storage system for paper mill

Erving Industries and Madison Energy Infrastructure presented their plans to the Conservation Commission for a 3.2 megawatt battery energy storage system to store excess power generated from the paper mill's turbine.

Positions of Town Hall executive assistant, administrative assistant for police added in Colrain

At Colrain's July 7 Selectboard meeting, two new staff positions were approved — an executive assistant and an administrative assistant for the Police Department.

Leverett Library to host Community Mini Art Show on Saturday

The Community Mini Art Show, featuring 185 works on 3-inch-by-3-inch canvases completed by community members of all ages, is on display at the Leverett Library through the end of August, with a reception scheduled for July 11.

‘It’s like time travel’: Site-specific plays at Historic Deerfield connect modern-day guests to American Revolution history

As the high-80s heat bore down on them, two young men in sweatpants and tricorne hats were discussing their love lives, a potential prank and the coming revolution. Elihu Ashley, a doctor’s apprentice, checked to make sure his father wasn’t eavesdropping as he talked with his friend David Dickinson about mounting political tensions in their hometown of Deerfield. It wasn’t long before Cynthia Williams — who was both Ashley’s paramour and the sister of his fiancée — joined them. The three spoke of tea, playing cards, a paternity suit and their families’ competing political allegiances, even as one of the men […]