UMass men’s basketball: Minutemen finalize roster, Hoophall Classic matchup for 2026-27 season

Early fall marks busy season for stinging insects, experts advise

Experts warn that stinging insect populations increase in early fall and advise taking preventive measures to distinguish between bees and more aggressive wasps to avoid painful encounters.

Securing 'a utility that is as important as water': Greenfield Housing Authority residents get free Wi-Fi for two years

The Greenfield Housing Authority officially launched free high-speed Wi-Fi across its four housing communities on Tuesday, following a partnership with Greenfield Community Energy and Technology and funding from the Massachusetts Broadband Institute.

Shelburne issues recommendation to vote 'no' on Franklin Tech building

The Shelburne Selectboard and Finance Committee both unanimously advised residents to vote against the proposed new Franklin County Technical School building in the Oct. 6 election.

With two-part grant, Friends of Greenfield Recreation gets a Kubota utility vehicle

The Friends of Greenfield Recreation became the only New England nonprofit to receive a 2026 Kubota Hometown Proud award, granting them a $25,000 equipment voucher for a new utility vehicle and a $25,000 cash prize.

Franklin County groups secure nearly $1.47M for racial justice and digital equity

The Franklin County Community Development Corporation and the United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region received grants totaling nearly $1.47 million to fund initiatives addressing institutional racism in population health and digital equity for aging residents.