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Restorative justice program that expanded to Franklin County proving 'transformative'

Communities for Restorative Justice expanded its partnership with the Northwestern District Attorney's Office into Franklin County to provide alternative resolution paths for certain criminal cases.

Quabbin Days returns for second year

The second annual Quabbin Days celebration is scheduled to take place from Oct. 9 to Oct. 12, featuring various community activities, historical presentations and new partnerships across the 12-town region.

Comerford urges residents to rally for overhaul of state school funding formula

State Sen. Jo Comerford is urging residents to participate in the upcoming Foundation Budget Review Commission meetings to advocate for fairer state funding formulas for western Massachusetts schools and infrastructure.

Montague, Gill and Erving Notebook: Sept. 25, 2026

Erving Fall Festival canceled ERVING — With inclement weather anticipated this weekend, organizers of the Erving Fall Festival are canceling the event, which was originally slated for Saturday, Sept. 26. Organizers have tentative plans to hold the festival in the spring. Fall events coming to Gill this weekend GILL — The seventh annual Gill Fall […]

Wheel-View Farm to host open house for Climate Change and Farming Week

Wheel-View Farm in Shelburne is scheduled to host an open house on Sunday, Sept. 27, as part of Climate Change and Farming Week.