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Hawley, Monroe expected to vote on Seasonal Communities designation
Gov. Maura Healey has offered the towns of Hawley and Monroe the opportunity to be designated as Seasonal Communities, which would allow them to put deed restrictions on homes to designate them as…
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4mNorth Quabbin Notebook: Sept. 5, 2026
New Salem Cultural Council accepting grant applications NEW SALEM — The New Salem Cultural Council is accepting grant applications for its fiscal year 2027 round of funding, with Oct. 15 serving as the deadline for submitting electronic applications. The Massachusetts Cultural Council will sponsor an online informational session on the Local Cultural Council grant application […]
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6mAuthority 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.
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6mErving celebrates $14.7M for long-awaited Evergreen Circle housing complex
State Housing Secretary Juana Matias announced $14.7 million in state and federal funding for the Evergreen Circle housing project in Erving, which will provide 18 senior apartments and eight multigenerational townhouses.
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6mLike 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 […]
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8mWrite 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 […]