Correction, May 13, 2026 5:46 pm:
This story has been updated to correct the school budget increase. The school budget for FY27 is increasing by 2%
Greenfield Ways and Means Committee reviewing $70M budget for FY27
Correction, May 11, 2026 12:03 pm:
This article has been revised to correct Kate Conlin's town of residence. Conlin lives in Buckland.
Shelburne voters OK farmland preservation funds, allowing alcohol at Memorial Hall
Correction, May 11, 2026 11:59 am:
This article has been updated to amend the number of positions cut at the Mohawk Trail Regional School District. To reduce costs, school officials cut the equivalent of 6.5 teaching positions, 14 paraprofessionals and one other position.
Ashfield voters OK budget, ADU bylaw at Town Meeting
Correction, May 7, 2026 6:39 pm:
An earlier version of this story included incorrect information regarding how long Nathanael Card Schiffbauer, 41, has been in the Pioneer Valley. He has been in the valley since 2023 and has lived in Montague for just over a year.
Montague Selectboard candidates discuss key issues at forum
Correction, April 28, 2026 3:00 pm:
This article has been amended to correct the mention of a fence at 995 West Road. According to Sabra Billings, although the family was prepared to put up fencing and asked for a timeline by which to comply, Building Commissioner Jim Hawkins advised them to hold off due to the likelihood of the appeal. The article has also been amended to add further context from previous hearings.
Ashfield ZBA closes public hearing on West Road junkyard appeal; no vote yet
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This article has been amended to clarify that the capital expenses being rescinded do not include those that were already included as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget, which includes bonds issued in November 2022 and December 2016 for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
