My Turn: Quabbin watershed towns deserve better

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.

North Quabbin Notebook: July 17, 2026

July 17: ‘Sounds of the Seasons’ concert ORANGE — The Orange Community Band continues its summer season on Friday, July 17, at 7 p.m. at the Butterfield Park bandstand with a program titled “Sounds of the Seasons.” Conductor Stephanie Parker, a second-generation band member, is enjoying her 24th season in the role. She joined the band as an elementary school student. Her father, Terry Parker, has long been the band’s tuba player, and her brother Terry II also played. They join other family groups and longtime members. Many band members have more than 50 years of membership. The program on July […]