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By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Following months of discussions on ways to make schools safer, the School Committee has voted unanimously to approve a memorandum of understanding with the Police Department that allows officers to monitor the schools’ live security...

By ALISON KUZNITZ

State officials are preparing for the rollout of expanded maternal health care services in 2025, stemming from a new law and recommendations they issued last year.Public health officials said the bevy of reforms were fueled by the controversial...

By CHRIS LARABEE

WHATELY — The Selectboard adopted a single tax rate for all properties in town of $13.34 per $1,000 valuation for fiscal year 2025, representing a roughly 2.5% decrease from the previous year.The decision came following an extended discussion...

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ASHFIELD — Combining creativity and community, Double Edge Theatre is working to create a sustainable future by providing eco-friendly housing and renovating old buildings into new apartments, while also constructing a Community Design Center.Between...

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — On a recommendation from the Board of Assessors, the Selectboard adopted a single tax rate for fiscal year 2025 of $13.25 per $1,000 valuation on Wednesday evening, an approximately 4.3% decrease from FY24.Sticking with past practices, the...

By AMALIA WOMPA

GREENFIELD — Girl Scout Troops 40566 and 65201 are holding their Ski, Snowboard and Skate Sale this weekend, ushering in the 70th year of the tradition.Patrons can visit the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew at 8 Church St. on Friday, Dec....

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — Although Brick & Feather Brewery has closed its brick-and-mortar location on 11th Street after nine years, owner Lawrence George isn’t giving up his passion for brewing. Come 2025, George will work with Berkshire Brewing Co. in South...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SUNDERLAND — In December 1989, one of the coldest on record in the region, John Sackrey was in Conway with a small team building an addition onto a home.That addition, for an associate working with Berkshire Design Group, kicked off a decades-long...

By DOMENIC POLI

WENDELL — The citizens group that formed last year in opposition to a now-withdrawn proposal for a 105-megawatt battery storage facility held a virtual forum this week to shed light on local permitting and the role of municipal power in the wake of...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Following the resignation of former Finance Director Stella Chan, Weston Public Schools’ Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations at Stephen Nembirkow has taken the helm of the city’s Finance Department.Nembirkow, a licensed...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The Planning Board has approved the site plan for a mixed-use housing and cannabis retail development being proposed for 220-228 Main St.According to records obtained from the state’s property records database, Florida-based developer...

Orange’s Delaney Parker continues to add to her trophy collection. The Mahar Regional alum wrapped up her soccer career at Westfield State University with the program record in goals (87) and points (208), becoming the only Owl athlete to eclipse the...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — After a discussion with the Board of Assessors, the Selectboard approved a split tax rate for fiscal year 2025 as well as a 10% tax exemption for small commercial properties on Monday.The tentative tax rate, which has been submitted to the...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GILL — Voters at Special Town Meeting on Monday will be asked to approve $50,000 to help further the Gill Elementary School roof replacement, as well as vote on three articles pertaining to the Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund.The meeting will...

By GARRETT COTE

AMHERST — New UMass head football coach Joe Harasymiak’s staff is starting to take shape, as Wednesday marked the official one week anniversary of his hiring.Sources told the Daily Hampshire Gazette that Tre’ Bell is to serve as UMass’ next defensive...

By SHERYL HUNTER

Singer-songwriter Stephen Kellogg has never been afraid to take risks in his over 25-year career. In addition to writing honest folk-rock songs that connect with listeners, he is a natural storyteller, which has led to him giving a TEDx Talk, writing...

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — As 2024 wraps up, Northfield residents are encouraged to usher in the new year with some bright lights in the dark.On New Year’s Eve, residents are asked to put out luminaria along their walkways and driveways.Adopting the community event...

By CHRIS LARABEE

DEERFIELD — The site plan review for the 1888 Building rehabilitation and addition project has been pushed to Monday, Jan. 6, as the town works to flesh out the parking and driveway designs.While the hearing was originally scheduled for Monday...

By GARRETT COTE

AMHERST — Wednesday marks one week as UMass football head coach for Joe Harasymiak, who replaced Don Brown and stands as the 32nd leader in program history.Harasymiak made quite the splash during his introductory press conference on Friday morning at...