Drawn to stationary: Conway resident opens Works on Paper in Greenfield

Real Estate Transactions: Sept. 25, 2026

ATHOL Michael Ascolese and Mary E. Holtorf sold to Michael Ascolese and Mary E. Holtorf, 867 Carpenter Road. $1. Paul J. Mahan and Lory A. Mahan sold to Anthony Negron and Meghan Negron, 171 Cobb Road. $535,000. Kevin C. Plante and Angela Plante sold to Ashley Alexander Newell, 48 Columbian Ave. $257,500. Irvin Martin sold […]

Business Briefs: Sept. 25, 2026

Western Mass EDC names new chief marketing officer SPRINGFIELD — The Western Mass Economic Development Council has named Justin Roberts as its new chief marketing officer. Roberts will work with President and CEO Aaron Vega to expand regional storytelling, increase collaboration among members and partners, and build a long-term marketing and communications strategy. Roberts brings […]

H.S. Roundup: Turners Falls girls volleyball conquers Greenfield in four sets

The Turners Falls girls volleyball team held off a comeback attempt from Greenfield in a 3-1 win in Western play at Nichols Gymnasium on Wednesday night. Set scores were 25-18, 25-18, 19-25 and 25-22. The win put the Thunder at .500 for the season under new coach Abby Loynd, who took over for longtime coach […]

Hot sawdust believed to be cause of fire at Montague business

A two-alarm fire caused by overheated sawdust broke out at the Architectural Components millwork facility in Montague on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a multi-department emergency response.

Both sides request trial in Montague Center Complete Streets dispute

Both parties in the Montague Center Complete Streets project dispute requested a jury trial in Franklin County Superior Court following arguments over an emergency motion for injunctive relief regarding planned roadwork near North Street.