Senate amendment closes biomass loophole; regional activists call it a win after 15-year fight

Athol Fire receives grant for training, equipment purchases

ATHOL – The Fire Department has received a grant of $197,400 that will be used for new equipment and training programs. The department was recently notified it has been awarded the FY25 Assistance for Firefighters Grant, overseen by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. According to the FEMA website, Athol is one of 1,399 agencies nationwide […]

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What’s next for Hampshire College land? Amherst forums favor mixed housing, farmland protection

Residents shared visions for the future of the Hampshire College campus during recent listening sessions, advocating for diverse housing, protected open space and agricultural preservation while opposing developments such as data centers and big-box stores.

Baystate Franklin nurses reach tentative deal after year of contract negotiations

Massachusetts Nurses Association and Baystate Health reached a tentative three-year agreement for nurses at Baystate Franklin Medical Center following a year of negotiation.

State audit faults DUA on hold times, delayed benefits

An audit of the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance revealed significant delays in benefit payments and mismanaged call center operations, though officials claim recent staffing increases and system changes have improved service metrics.