Business Briefs: April 10, 2026

'It makes me so happy': Ashfield Fall Festival brings tradition and reconnection

Hundreds of residents and visitors gathered in Ashfield on Oct. 10 and 11 for the annual Fall Festival, featuring traditional pumpkin games, an artisans market and improved safety measures through a new main street closure.

Greenfield Notebook: Oct. 12, 2026

Stone Soup Café’s Soup CSA returns GREENFIELD — After a successful first season with 135 participants, Stone Soup Café’s Soup CSA is returning this fall, giving community members a chance to enjoy six months of homemade soup while also supporting the organization’s mission. The Soup CSA runs from October through March. Participants pay in advance […]

UMass football: Minutemen fail 2-point conversion with one second remaining, fall to Miami (OH)

AMHERST — The UMass football team had one play to beat Miami (Ohio) on Saturday afternoon. Down by a single point, the Minutemen lined up for a 2-point conversion after driving 91 yards for a chance at a victory at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. The 2-point conversion attempt saw the Minutemen run a Philly Special type […]

Educators, law enforcement personnel learn to balance responses to school threats at regional summit

Educators and law enforcement officials attended the Northwestern District Attorney's Office's annual Safe & Healthy Schools Summit to learn about the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines.

GCC earns Age-Friendly University designation in support of lifelong learning

Greenfield Community College has joined the Age-Friendly University Global Network, becoming one of only a few community colleges worldwide to receive the designation for its commitment to supporting learners of all ages.