Lisa O’Sullivan joins the Northeast Quabbin District Veterans’ Service Office

Franklin Tech’s 50th class honors past, embraces future in heartfelt ceremony

The 50th graduating class of Franklin County Technical School honored their past and looked to the future during their commencement ceremony, with speakers honoring the memory of Christian Walker, who was fatally shot in June 2025, and the superintendent reflecting on the meaning of the school's initials FCTS.

Athol Police Logs, May 1-May 13, 2026

Friday, May 1 9:10 a.m. A party walked into the lobby with questions about having his girlfriend’s brother removed from his residence. An officer spoke with the party about the civil process. 10:40 a.m. A medical alarm company is requesting an ambulance for an adult who has fallen and is still on the ground, unknown injuries on Gibson Drive. 10:57 a.m. A […]

‘Nostalgia in every sip’: Former brewery owners, Gill residents launch Lefty’s Craft

The former owners of Lefty's Brewing Co. are launching Lefty's Craft, with statewide distribution of their beers, seven years after closing their brick-and-mortar location in Greenfield.

Grinspoon grants fuel farm growth 

AGAWAM — The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation and its Local Farmer Award partners have announced the 2026 award recipients, granting more than $270,000 to 128 farms across western Massachusetts, including 43 farms in Franklin County. With this year’s awards, the program’s total investment in local agriculture surpasses $2 million, marking a major milestone in its 12-year […]

Petersham Town Meeting to address debt exclusions, budget

PETERSHAM – Voters will decide on a 39-article warrant at Monday’s Annual Town Meeting, including two Proposition 2 ½ debt exclusions. Article 36 seeks to borrow $800,000 for the purchase of a new fire truck to replace a 1990 tanker. Article 37 asks voters to borrow $74,500 for a new truck for the Highway Department. […]