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BUCKLAND — Annual Town Meeting voters will be asked to consider three bylaw amendments to change the date Annual Town Meeting is held, remove exemptions for the single-use plastics bylaw and update Buckland’s dog license regulations to be consistent with state law.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

COLRAIN — In her fifth year teaching kindergarten and fostering independence in Colrain Central School’s youngest learners, Grace Ahrensdorf has been named a winner of the 2025 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

BUCKLAND — The Selectboard has approved a budget increase for fiscal year 2026 that, if approved by Annual Town Meeting voters, would bring all staff members up to a wage of at least $20 per hour.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — Some Mohawk Trail Regional School District member towns are considering filing a class action lawsuit against the state of Massachusetts for failing to adequately fund rural schools through Chapter 70.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

COLRAIN — The sugarhouse at Hager’s Farm on Merrifield Lane sustained minor damage during a fire that was quickly extinguished Wednesday evening.

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BUCKLAND — After nearly six years at the helm, Town Administrator Heather Butler announced Tuesday that she plans to resign in April.

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ASHFIELD — The Selectboard has signed a letter of intent with Solect Energy to build two solar arrays.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ASHFIELD — The Selectboard voted Monday to opt out of mail-in voting for the May 3 town election, but the town will continue to offer absentee ballots and early in-person voting.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ROWE — The Planning Board is recommending an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) bylaw that may come to a vote at Annual Town Meeting.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center has launched a new series of speaking programs designed to spark community conversations.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

For Leyden artist Pat Little, art is all about joy, and nothing makes her laugh more than painting chickens doing silly things. Her collection of “Cosmic Chickens” will be on display at Mocha Maya’s at 47 Bridge St. in Shelburne Falls until March 16.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

COLRAIN — The Planning Board has told the applicants behind a proposed 125-foot cell tower on Call Road, a project the applicants say is crucial to improving service coverage, to conduct a balloon test seven days prior to a hearing that is tentatively set for April 1.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — The Mary Lyon Foundation is marking 35 years of supporting education across western Franklin County and carrying on the legacy of its namesake.

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HEATH — As the Selectboard and Finance Committee develop the town’s budget for fiscal year 2026 and plan capital purchases for future years, Highway Superintendent Tyson Howard wants them to keep in mind that the town desperately needs a new dump truck, which could cost as much as $110,927.

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ASHFIELD — Wicked Good Café is bringing new life to the historic Elmer’s Store, with help from both new and familiar faces.

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GREENFIELD — Local political activists are calling for consumers to stop shopping at large corporations that are supporting Trump administration policies.

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SHELBURNE — More people and more money. That’s what first responders say they need to keep up with outdoor recreation tourism, which is straining their departments.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

BUCKLAND — The Mohawk Trail Regional School Committee has approved a $27.2 million budget for the 2026 fiscal year.

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SHELBURNE FALLS — They serve the community, have fun doing it and are looking for a few helping hands.

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SHELBURNE FALLS — In preparation for the July 1 launch date of the new West County Senior Services District, the board of managers has drafted a $299,067 budget for the 2026 fiscal year.