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By MARTHA THURBER

The news that Gov. Maura Healey is proposing an increase of $6.5 billion in Chapter 70 aid to education is certainly welcome. It fully funds the state’s FY24 obligation under the Student Opportunity Act, which passed in 2019. It’s also helpful that...

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...

Historical Society trustee donates maps to library BUCKLAND — Sue Roberts, a Buckland Historical Society trustee, donated reproductions of modern and historical maps of the town to the Buckland Public Library.The collection consists of 19 maps dating...

By BELLA LEVAVI

After initial attempts to alter short-term rental bylaws, the Planning Board has decided to pause its progress until all the positions on the board can be filled.“We decided that the town is not best served by having only three people draft a bylaw to...

By BELLA LEVAVI

BUCKLAND — Primary road reconstruction work on Conway Street that started in late March 2022 is now complete, and work is now underway to replace two culverts on South Street.One culvert is being installed where Gardner Falls Road meets South Street....

By BELLA LEVAVI

BUCKLAND — Nine volunteers hoisted a 16-foot-long maple syrup evaporator onto a truck last week, marking one of the final artifacts still housed in a barn on the Wilder Homestead on Route 112.Removal of everything from maple sugaring equipment to...

By BELLA LEVAVI

Two Open Meeting Law complaints were filed with the Attorney General’s Office this month regarding government business in western Franklin County communities.One complaint was filed by Buckland resident Janet Sinclair against her town’s Conservation...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — A Franklin County Superior Court judge has taken under advisement two motions to dismiss filed by the defense attorney representing a former Bernardston and Buckland police officer who faces 10 child pornography charges.Judge Jane...

By VIRGINIA RAY

Editor’s note: The Greenfield Recorder has been publishing stories about what Franklin County residents can likely expect to see happening in their towns in 2023. Details about projects in the western part of the county were shared in two parts. This...

By BELLA LEVAVI

SHELBURNE FALLS — In Charlie Baker’s final hours as governor last week, he had a few Franklin County communities on his mind. The West County Senior Services District that includes the towns of Shelburne, Buckland and Ashfield was signed into law on...

Note: Students who achieved high honors received all As for the first quarter. Students who achieved honors received all As or Bs.Seventh Grade High Honors: Cole Bassett, Mason Bassett, Leo Boltz, Sophia Bourdon, Emily Churchill, Naomi DenOuden,...

By CHRIS LARABEE

With a possible regionalized police department on the horizon, Buckland and Shelburne have reaffirmed their commitment to sharing the services of Police Chief Greg Bardwell through a new agreement.Bardwell, who has been Shelburne’s police chief for...

By DOMENIC POLI

BUCKLAND — A former U.S. Marine is apologizing to his fellow veterans and the community at large after it was discovered he has embellished his military service and received medals and money he had not earned.Investigations by the Upper Pioneer Valley...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — A former part-time officer with the Bernardston and Buckland Police departments was arraigned in Franklin County Superior Court on Tuesday on 10 child pornography charges after his case was transferred from Greenfield District Court due...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — The former Buckland police chief facing a sexual assault charge in Northampton District Court pleaded not guilty in Greenfield District Court on Friday to three additional counts of the same charge, indecent assault and battery on a...

By ELLA ADAMS

BUCKLAND — A group of parents and community members of the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont regional school districts have requested an audit from Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley concerning the hiring of a vice...

By DIANE BRONCACCIO

SHELBURNE FALLS — Like Goldilocks, you can’t be too picky about finding a bicycle that is “just right” — especially if you take it on a 750-mile ride.That’s why the riders of custom bikes made by Alex Meade may spend a few hours on an adjustable...