Legion playoffs: Greenfield Post 81 advances with win over Aldenville

Beacon Hill Roll Call: July 6 to July 10, 2026

Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of July 6 to July 10. $561 million economic development package (H 5562) The House, 148-2, approved and sent to the Senate a $561 million economic development bond bill that supporters say will strengthen key innovation sectors, support small […]

Parents speak out on treatment of special education students at Hillcrest Elementary

Parents of students with autism at Hillcrest Elementary expressed concerns over classroom incidents and called for increased accountability during a recent Gill-Montague Regional School District School Committee meeting.

Healey seeks $100M more for schools, days after signing budget

Gov. Maura Healey filed a supplemental budget on Wednesday seeking an extra $100 million for public schools, funded by projected revenue from the Fair Share Amendment.

Poet's Seat Tower in Greenfield will stay closed until next fiscal year at earliest

The Greenfield City Council voted Wednesday to allocate $25,000 in stabilization funds to begin the repair process for Poet's Seat Tower, though Mayor Ginny Desorgher warned that the structure will not reopen until at least the next fiscal year.

Baystate Franklin nurses call for DPH investigation into patient transport cuts

Massachusetts nurses held a demonstration at Baystate Franklin Medical Center to demand a Department of Health investigation into reduced patient transport hours, citing concerns over patient safety and increased workloads.