$85K in grant money to support water use study, purchase of leak detection equipment

04-17-2025 12:35 PM

The Greenfield-based Franklin Regional Council of Governments and the Mass Rural Water Association in Northfield have been awarded a total of $85,419 as part of the state’s inaugural Drought Resiliency and Water Efficiency Grant Program.


Expanding child care options: Hilltown Children’s Center opens in Shelburne

04-17-2025 11:48 AM

SHELBURNE — The newly opened Hilltown Children’s Center has a mission: building a foundation of self-confidence, individualism and fun for children, while expanding the child care options available in Franklin County.


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Guest columnist William Lambers: Easter baskets can save lives far away
04-17-2025 10:54 AM

The joy of finding an Easter basket filled with food and gifts is something you never forget. Even greater is the feeling of giving an Easter basket of food to someone in need. This has been a great tradition for many years.

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