Northfield's town report earns accolades from Massachusetts Municipal Association

The World Keeps Turning: The beautiful game, with a little bit of ugly

Soccer legend Pelé popularized soccer as “the beautiful game” in 1977. Over this summer, the World Cup spiked American interest in a way that may actually outlast the tournament. It could actually overcome its place in a longtime joke: “Soccer is America’s sport of the future, and it always will be.” I’ve been won over […]

Massachusetts is second state to appoint heat resilience officer

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey appointed Katie Schlick as the state's first heat resilience officer to coordinate efforts against the growing impacts of extreme heat.

Planning Board seeks more info from expert before deciding on Northfield solar project

The Northfield Planning Board continued a public hearing regarding a proposed solar project on Pine Meadow Road until Aug. 20 because experts had not yet completed their analysis.

Greenfield assessors concerned as state deadline for revaluing properties looms

The Greenfield Board of Assessors expressed concern that the city may miss a Department of Revenue deadline for property revaluations because a request for proposals for a contractor has not yet been issued.

Carrying a prayer for the water: Indigenous grandmothers on a 2,000-mile journey

The Grandmothers Rise for Women and Water group performed a ritual prayer for clean water during their 2,000-mile journey from Maine toward Wisconsin.