Correction, April 13, 2026 5:00 pm:
This article has been revised to correct that the Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District's fiscal year 2027 budget, following changes made at Thursday's School Committee meeting, constitutes a 0% increase over the current fiscal year.
Mahar School Committee sending level-funded budget to Town Meeting
Clarification, April 13, 2026 4:27 pm:
This article has been amended to clarify that the capital expenses being rescinded do not include those that were already included as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget, which includes bonds issued in November 2022 and December 2016 for projects that have already concluded but for which the district is still paying.
Amid procedural error, Mohawk Trail Regional School District takes back capital requests to towns
Clarification, April 8, 2026 5:59 pm:
This article has been expanded to reflect information from Selectboard meetings in Northfield and Bernardston.
Last patrol officer resigns in Erving
Correction, April 8, 2026 11:52 am:
This article has been amended to correct the dates of the tree plantings at Millers Meadow, which are scheduled on Saturday mornings on May 2, May 16, May 30 and June 6, with Sunday rain dates.
Greenfield event highlights importance of air quality and ways to improve it
Correction, March 10, 2026 7:20 pm:
An earlier version of this story stated the incorrect time for the Saturday matinee. The show begins at 1 p.m.
Mohawk Trail Regional School looks to give audiences a reason to laugh with ‘Something Rotten Jr.’
Clarification, February 28, 2026 11:29 am:
This article has been amended to clarify the nature of public comment during the Montague Selectboard meeting. During the meeting, Selectboard Chair Matt Lord said he was "not intending on taking comments from residents." Lord later clarified that his intention in not taking public comment was to allow adequate time for Selectboard members to discuss their thoughts on the matter.
Montague adopts new policies around antisemitism, sparking debate
Correction, February 26, 2026 8:44 pm:
An earlier version of this article included a headline that oversimplified the nature of the staffing reductions. There will be three reductions in teaching staff (one full-time role and two part-time reductions) and 1.5 reductions in paraprofessionals (one full-time position and one part-time role that is currently unfilled).
Amid nearly $221K cut, Hawlemont faces reduction of teaching staff, paraprofessionals
Correction, February 26, 2026 7:25 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the Charlemont Board of Health's vote. Members voted to allow the condemned signs at the Charlemont Inn to be removed.
New owners making progress toward getting Charlemont Inn’s condemnation order lifted
Clarification, February 24, 2026 5:25 pm:
This article has been amended in an effort to better reflect the relationship between the two water services.
Northfield Selectboard provides update on water services transition
Correction, February 19, 2026 9:49 am:
An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the length of Shelley Johnson's sentence. Shelley Johnson was sentenced to three years of probation.
Athol man sentenced to 13 to 15 years on child rape charges
Correction, January 30, 2026 2:41 pm:
An earlier version of this article included an inaccurate number of new staff positions that were proposed for inclusion in the fiscal year 2027 budget. 18.5 staff positions were included.
Gill-Montague School Committee looks to rein in FY27 budget
Correction, January 20, 2026 5:21 pm:
An earlier version of this story included incorrect information about fee increases. Only pavilion rental costs will be increasing.
Buckland Selectboard OKs $50 increase for pavilion rental fees in 2026
Correction, January 16, 2026 2:56 pm:
An earlier version of this article included an incorrect title for Assistant Town Administrator Chris Nolan-Zeller.
Montague Center residents push for changes to traffic-calming designs
Clarification, January 13, 2026 6:23 pm:
This article has been revised in an effort to most accurately explain the process for hiring a town manager and what would become of Orange's current town administrator.
Charter adoption tops Orange Special Town Meeting warrant
Correction, January 13, 2026 10:05 am:
An earlier version of this story included the wrong location for the event. It was held at the First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall on Little Mohawk Road in Shelburne.
McGovern: Local activism leading up to midterms is key
Correction, January 12, 2026 9:04 am:
An earlier version of this article stated the wrong amount for the grant award and had a typo in a band members name. The band received $1,800 and the bassist is Calvin Doiron
Hilltown Ham Hocks of Shelburne Falls secure $1,800 Iguana Music grant to produce debut album
Correction, January 5, 2026 12:11 pm:
An earlier version of this story included the wrong email address for the chorus.
Hilltown Children’s Chorus to teach joyful music making in Ashfield
Correction, December 24, 2025 1:02 pm:
Due to an technological error at Greenfield Middle School, some students’ names were originally omitted from this honor roll. This document has been updated to include all the names.
Greenfield Middle School Honor Roll, First Quarter
Correction, December 22, 2025 11:07 am:
This article has been amended to more accurately reflect the views of School Committee Chair Glenn Johnson-Mussad.
Amid tension, Greenfield School Committee debates sending superintendent to City Council
Correction, December 19, 2025 1:07 pm:
An earlier version of this article inaccurately described the vote count necessary for the ADU ordinance to be amended. Although the final vote was 6-5, Assistant City Clerk Quinn Jaquins said the vote required a simple majority of the full council, which equates to seven or more votes. Precinct 2 Councilor Rachel Gordon and Precinct 5 Councilor Marianne Bullock were absent.
Bucking state law, Greenfield City Council fails to pass ADU ordinance amendment
