Montague Elks Lodge reviving Community Safety Day tradition

Western Mass. towns push back on state solar siting rules at Shutesbury forum

SHUTESBURY — When five solar projects were proposed that could have cleared some 29,000 trees from 190 acres in Shutesbury, town officials were left on their own to cover the costs of the Land Court litigation that followed. Planning Board member Jeff Weston said the town got “no help from anyone” at the state level […]

Clifford F. Roberts Jr.

<html><head></head><body>Clifford F. Roberts, Jr.<br /><br />West Simsbury, CT - Clifford F. Roberts, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on October 20, 2026.<br /><br />Cliff was born on December 17, 1926, to Clifford F. and Hazel R. (Vot ...

H.S. Roundup: Pioneer girls volleyball moves past Ware in Class D

NORTHFIELD — With the outcome of the match teetering on the brink of a win or a loss, the Pioneer Valley Regional girls volleyball team needed playmakers on Monday night. The Panthers got clutch plays from Corrie Glenn and Ryleigh Goodwin in the fourth set against Ware, leading to a 3-1 win over the Indians [&hellip;]

Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue faces closure this winter without new owner

The Last Ditch bar and arts venue in Greenfield is seeking new ownership or a co-owner to prevent its closure this winter following failed attempts to establish a worker-owned co-operative model.

Commission unveils 2026 Rural Policy Plan at State House

The Rural Policy Advisory Commission (RPAC) unveiled its 2026 Rural Policy Plan at the Statehouse on Friday, Oct. 23. This document serves as a five-year plan.