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Athol Town Clerk Nancy Burnham named Town Clerk of the Year
Town Clerk Nancy Burnham has been honored as Town Clerk of the Year by the Massachusetts Town Clerks Association, a recognition of her nearly 40 years of service to the community.
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8mState seeks 'happy medium' on credit card swipe fees
BOSTON – As the legal landscape shifts around them and a national fight increasingly spills into the states, Massachusetts lawmakers are hoping that business groups, banks, credit card companies and payment processors will help them cut a path through the thicket of credit card swipe fees. In a 2024 economic development law, Massachusetts created a […]
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8m40 years on, Green River Festival may draw largest crowd yet in anniversary year
The Green River Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary this weekend with a strong lineup of over 50 bands, local food, beer and wine, crafts, camping and activities for children.
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5mSpringfield attorney announces run for Governor’s Council
Michael A. Fenton, a former Springfield City Council president and attorney, has announced his candidacy for the Massachusetts Governor's Council District 8 seat. Fenton aims to bring his legal experience and stronger advocacy for western Massachusetts to the position. He plans to focus on addressing the lack of representation for western Mass on statewide boards and commissions, judicial vacancies and staffing shortages within the court system, and advocating for courthouse infrastructure projects throughout the region.
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5mTara Jacobs seeks second term on Governor’s Council
Tara Jacobs, the current District 8 Governor's Council member, is running for re-election and highlights her efforts to diversify the judiciary, fill court vacancies and increase public trust in the courts during her time in office. During her term, the council has confirmed over 100 judges, representing approximately 25% of the state's judiciary, and has worked to fill court vacancies in western Massachusetts. Jacobs prioritizes advocating for western Massachusetts, minimizing court vacancies and encouraging qualified candidates to seek judicial appointments.
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4m‘Joy as resistance’ on display at Franklin County Pride Parade and Festival
GREENFIELD — A rainbow sea flooded Sanderson, Federal and Main streets on Saturday as about 2,500 people decked out in rainbow tutus, shirts, hats and flags braved the 90-degree heat for the ninth annual Franklin County Pride Parade. “It’s a joyous protest, it’s a joyous celebration,” said Jake Krain, the parade coordinator with Franklin County […]