Erving Industries plans 3.2-megawatt battery energy storage system for paper mill

'We've been begging for this': Education leaders voice relief over revival of commission to review school funding formula

State legislators have agreed to revive the Foundation Budget Review Commission to examine the K-12 funding formula and address the rising costs of education, particularly in rural communities, which have been struggling with declining enrollment and stagnant state aid.

National Grid’s multi-year project to enhance transmission line capacity

National Grid has started a $470 million project to upgrade a high-voltage transmission line from Vermont to Massachusetts, which will involve replacing structures and foundations, adding new conductors and improving right-of-way access. The infrastructure in place is approaching the end of its useful life, and the work will be reflected in consumers' utility bills over the next several years.

Positions of Town Hall executive assistant, administrative assistant for police added in Colrain

At Colrain's July 7 Selectboard meeting, two new staff positions were approved — an executive assistant and an administrative assistant for the Police Department.

Leverett Library to host Community Mini Art Show on Saturday

The Community Mini Art Show, featuring 185 works on 3-inch-by-3-inch canvases completed by community members of all ages, is on display at the Leverett Library through the end of August, with a reception scheduled for July 11.

26-year-old killed in New Salem crash

A 26-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Blackinton Road in New Salem on Friday morning.