Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Mass earns national Platinum Award

Meals on Wheels providers sounding alarm amid looming budget deficit

Meals on Wheels providers across Massachusetts are facing a projected $5.8 million deficit for the coming fiscal year due to rising food and delivery costs, decreased federal funding and a growing elderly population, which could limit access to the program for older adults who depend on it.

My Turn: Celebrating Pride Month: Honoring the fight for LGBTQ+ rights

“June is bustin’ out all over,” says a memorable song composed in the 1940s for the musical “Carousel,” but more recently, June has become  known as “Pride Month.” For those of you who are wondering why, here is my explanation.  “Pride,” in this case, is an abbreviation of “gay pride” or perhaps “lesbian and gay pride,” or “LGBTQ+ pride.” […]

My Turn: Keeping our yards healthy for us and the planet

It’s a beautiful time of year — redolent with the smell of lilacs, the warmth of the sun, the deep greens of lawns and trees, and the happy sounds of birds and kids playing ball… But to keep yards and ballfields looking pristine, many homeowners and municipalities use chemicals that can kills pets, and harm […]

Gill Highway Department's third request for wood chipper gets green light

At Gill's Annual Town Meeting, voters approved the transfer of $71,050 from Capital Stabilization for a new wood chipper, and the $2.65 million budget, which was driven by increased costs in education, health insurance and fuel.

13 voters make quick work of Monroe's Annual Town Meeting warrant

At Monroe's Annual Town Meeting, 13 voters unanimously approved a $1 million budget, 31 out of 32 articles and a five-year lease for a Caterpillar 420 backhoe/loader.