My Turn: We can do better addressing climate change

Questions on new school building inspire Franklin Tech outreach plans

The Franklin County Technical School Committee met to discuss a draft question-and-answer document intended to inform residents ahead of the upcoming fall vote on a proposed $236.6 million new building project.

Massachusetts is second state to appoint heat resilience officer

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey appointed Katie Schlick as the state's first heat resilience officer to coordinate efforts against the growing impacts of extreme heat.

Athol Police Logs, July 16-July 30, 2026

Thursday, July 16 8: 21 a.m. Party called about someone breaking into his shed and stealing power tools and other items. 9:16 a.m. Party called upset over a vehicle that continues to speed on her street. 9:53 a.m. A vehicle accident at the intersection of Main and Crescent streets was reported. 1:01 p.m. Bank employee […]

With three new hires in Orange, chief says ‘the Police Department’s whole again’

Three new officers were sworn in at an Orange Selectboard meeting, bringing the Police Department back to its full staff of 13 officers.

My Turn: We can do better addressing climate change

I write today in response to Daniel Lyons’ Aug. 1 piece regarding the economics of the renewable energy transition. While monitoring the effects of the energy transition on Massachusetts residents is a valid concern, I believe he fails to consider some important points. 1) The economic concept of externalities: The study of economics acknowledges that […]