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There have been a lot of questions about how a former Fox TV host may have mangled the handling of sensitive (if not classified) military information regarding the bombing of Yemen. But there are other questions that are raised by this incident. Why are we bombing Yemen? Is that really helping anybody? If so, who? What is our interest in all of this and how many Yemenis is America willing to sacrifice for this interest? Should we maybe be discussing these questions as well?

By CHRIS LARABEE

With its regional agreement sent off to the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for a technical review, the Six Town Regionalization Planning Board is expecting to bring its new school district proposal to voters in the fall.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GILL — Just over 20 residents gave unanimous approval to all three articles, involving officer positions, Franklin Regional Council of Governments charter amendments and revolving fund spending limits, during the first part of Gill’s Annual Town Meeting on Monday.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GILL — There were no reported injuries after a recycling truck hit an F.M. Kuzmeskus school bus carrying children on Main Road Friday afternoon.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GILL — The first part of Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 5, will ask voters to weigh in on officer positions, Franklin Regional Council of Governments charter amendments and revolving fund spending limits.

GILL — The public is invited to an opening reception on Friday, May 2, at 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Northfield Mount Hermon School’s Rhodes Arts Center for “Japanese Pop Art & Landscape,” an exhibit highlighting the work of Greenfield artist Kimiko Donohoe that will be on display through May 30.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GILL — As the Gill Elementary School roof project through the Massachusetts School Building Authority continues to make progress, the town is seeking a $915,000 grant through the Green School Works Implementation Grants program to help fund the installation of a metal roof, insulation and solar panels.

With all the belly-aching, temper tantrums, hysteria and foot stomping like petulant children, the liberals writing into this newspaper since Donald Trump was re-elected have taken all the space on the opinion page. I tried to wait it out, but they are the gift that keeps on giving.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — The Gill-Montague Regional School District School Committee has approved sending a statement of interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) to expand the Sheffield Elementary School building, bringing Sheffield and Hillcrest students under one roof.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GILL — What began as a group of eight or nine residents convening weekly on Friday afternoons to protest the Trump administration has grown into a standout that draws together people from across the region, some of whom are continuing their lifelong activism while others are just getting started.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — In the wake of last year’s ballot question to remove the MCAS test as a graduation requirement, school officials this week decided on the competency determination students must meet to get their diplomas at Turners Falls High School.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GILL — Residents came before the Selectboard on Monday to discuss the status of immigrant sanctuary in Gill, police response to possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in town, and options for community outreach and information sharing on immigration rights.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — In recognition of her work to grow the music program at Turners Falls High School and Great Falls Middle School, music instructor Alyssa Comeau received a 2025 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — Two hundred and sixty-five students and staff members at Turners Falls High School and Great Falls Middle School have signed a petition advocating to keep School Resource Officer Dan Miner, whose position is being eliminated as part of fiscal year 2026 budget cuts.

Once the mud settles, isn’t it amazing, what can be found, under the rocks, after the swamp is drained. 

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GILL — Police Chief Christopher Redmond, who has served as chief in Gill since 2017 and has worked in the department for 33 years, has had his contract extended while also taking on a few new responsibilities.

By GUSTAVO ATENCIO FLORES

GILL — After hearing James Asbel’s plans to operate a cider-making facility that also offers retail sales at his 10 Cross Road residence, the Zoning Board of Appeals held off on issuing a special permit this week, pending approval from other town boards and commissions.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

MONTAGUE — Community members in the Gill-Montague Regional School District are advocating against fiscal year 2026 budget cuts that will result in layoffs for the school resource officer, the curriculum director and a special education instructional assistant.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Police Department is urging those who have applied for either new or renewed gun licenses to be patient, as it has been processing a weekly volume of applications that is roughly double what was seen in October.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GILL — The Franklin County Regional Housing & Redevelopment Authority is applying for $900,000 that would be used to preserve or rehabilitate homes in Gill and New Salem to meet building and sanitary codes, and to improve accessibility.

GILL — Nomination papers for Gill’s annual town election are available through Thursday, March 27, at 6 p.m. at the Town Clerk’s Office.