Mass Audubon gets $460K for dam removal planning

Poet's Seat Tower in Greenfield will stay closed until next fiscal year at earliest

The Greenfield City Council voted Wednesday to allocate $25,000 in stabilization funds to begin the repair process for Poet's Seat Tower, though Mayor Ginny Desorgher warned that the structure will not reopen until at least the next fiscal year.

Baystate Franklin nurses call for DPH investigation into patient transport cuts

Massachusetts nurses held a demonstration at Baystate Franklin Medical Center to demand a Department of Health investigation into reduced patient transport hours, citing concerns over patient safety and increased workloads.

North Quabbin Notebook: July 17, 2026

July 17: ‘Sounds of the Seasons’ concert ORANGE — The Orange Community Band continues its summer season on Friday, July 17, at 7 p.m. at the Butterfield Park bandstand with a program titled “Sounds of the Seasons.” Conductor Stephanie Parker, a second-generation band member, is enjoying her 24th season in the role. She joined the band as an elementary school student. Her father, Terry Parker, has long been the band’s tuba player, and her brother Terry II also played. They join other family groups and longtime members. Many band members have more than 50 years of membership. The program on July […]

Greenfield city councilors weigh lifting minimum parking requirements

Greenfield city councilors requested additional data and case studies following a proposal by Parking & Traffic Commission member Mike Mullin to eliminate minimum parking requirements in the city's zoning code.

Finding a new 'happy place': Valley Fabrics + Yarn now open in Whately

Valley Fabrics reopened as Valley Fabrics + Yarn on July 6 in Whately, following founder Francesca DenHartog's relocation from Northampton.