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By LIESEL NYGARD

Food safety and infrastructure upgrades are in store for a handful of Franklin County farms thanks to state and federal grant awards.Of the $1 million in grants awarded to 23 farms through the Agricultural Food Safety Improvement Program and nearly...

April 3: ‘Understanding and Untangling Colonization’ASHFIELD — Community members are invited to attend the Forest Climate Resilience Program’s workshop, “Understanding and Untangling Colonization,” on Monday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. led by...

Wouldn’t it be just when New York grabs up the criminal Trump that they’ll give him accommodation in the same cell as his (now deceased) contemporary Jeffrey Epstein? Hopefully, it will be the first of many he’ll get to occupy.  If that’s not...

By BELLA LEVAVI

SHELBURNE — Representatives with the state Department of Transportation have provided feedback about the intersection of Frankton Road and Route 112, informing town officials that modifications at this location are not considered a priority.“It’s not...

By BELLA LEVAVI

SHELBURNE — With Tuesday’s storm leaving western Franklin County towns underneath as much as 3 feet of snow, local officials have since been considering how to best prepare for future weather emergencies.The nor’easter left some residents without...

By BELLA LEVAVI

SHELBURNE — The Planning Board hopes to change bylaws concerning non-conforming lots to allow for construction of affordable housing on properties the town recently took for back taxes. The board will hold a virtual public hearing to share the...

Lenten Discussion Series coming to Shelburne SHELBURNE — The First Congregational Church of Shelburne will host the fourth session of the Lenten Discussion Series on Wednesday, March 22, at 7 p.m. This talk will be presented by the Rev. Randy Calvo,...

By BELLA LEVAVI

SHELBURNE — Circle B of Lancaster was awarded a $69,472 contract to supply materials for a new pole barn that is slated to be installed at the Highway Garage.“The Highway Department has a lot of equipment and not a lot of room to store it under...

By BELLA LEVAVI

After months of staying inside for the winter, children and families, laymen and industry experts are making their way to Franklin County sugarhouses to enjoy the sweet flavors of the season.With sugaring season gaining momentum, and with the...

It should be noted that state Sens. Paul Mark, Joanne Comerford, Anne Gobi, and Jacob Oliveira voted to end term limits for the state Senate president. The official reason: They want to be on the same playing field as the governor and House speaker,...

Feb. 25: Music, storytelling show at HawlemontCHARLEMONT — Tyler Memorial Library and the Charlemont-Hawley Arts Council are offering a program with musician and storyteller John Porcino at Hawlemont Regional School on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 3 p.m.The...

By BELLA LEVAVI

The Colrain and Shelburne selectboards rejected two change orders from Bourgeois Wrecking & Excavation Inc. that would increase the bill to tear down four buildings near the town line by $5,000 for each town, a move the company said came after...

By BELLA LEVAVI

SHELBURNE — The Selectboard discussed revising two leases on Monday.The first change the Selectboard discussed involves raising the price on 4 acres of land that Hager’s Farm Market leases from the town. Currently, Hager’s pays $100 per acre annually...

Nomination papers now available SHELBURNE — Nomination papers for the May 16 town election are available at the Town Clerk’s Office, 51 Bridge St. The last day to obtain nomination papers is March 16 and they must be returned to Town Clerk Joe Judd by...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SHELBURNE — The Selectboard is awaiting a response from the state about which entity would be responsible for modifications to the intersection of Frankton Road and Route 112, following a letter from the Colrain Selectboard and its residents.Frankton...

What can be done? Can’t Congress pass legislation that would stop the violence by police officers against people who use violence without cause?The recent case in Memphis, Tennessee, shows that there is something that can be done. The five officers...

The recent firing of a dance instructor at the Greenfield Senior Center brings to mind the similar actions of the same director in forcing the shut down of free tax preparation a few years back.At that time, theses services were provided at the old...

Colrain student named to Castleton Dean’s List COLRAIN — Sarah Herzig of Colrain was named to the Dean’s List at Castleton University in Vermont for the fall 2022 semester.She previously attended Mohawk Trail Regional School and is the daughter of Ken...

By CHRIS LARABEE

CONWAY — When the United Congregational Church of Conway officially reopens its doors in February, its services will be led by a new pastor with an eye toward building community.The Rev. Marianne MacCullagh was appointed as the joint pastor for the...