New Salem MA Archives - Greenfield Recorder

News

Third annual North Quabbin History Tour celebrates region’s past

By Greg Vine

For the Recorder

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

Area historical societies are scheduled to open their doors this Sunday, Sept. 20, for the annual North Quabbin History Tour.

Community Briefs

North Quabbin Notebook: Sept. 16, 2026

September 15, 2026September 16, 2026

Local residents march in the New Salem Old Home Day parade, held Saturday, July 15, 2017 on South Main Street.

News

‘An opportunity to celebrate New Salem’: 2026 Old Home Day set for Saturday

by Domenic Poli September 9, 2026September 10, 2026

Community Briefs

North Quabbin Notebook: Sept. 5, 2026

September 4, 2026September 8, 2026

Nate Hurwitz: Dolly’s legacy lives on locally

August 26, 2026August 28, 2026

Members of Orange American Legion Post 172 recently voted to rename the organization after longtime member, Donald J. Hurtle, who died in July. The decision now goes to the national headquarters for final approval.

Community Briefs

North Quabbin Notebook: Aug. 20, 2026

August 19, 2026August 20, 2026

News

New book discussion group looks to curb stigma around memory loss

By Nathan Medlock

For the Recorder

August 18, 2026August 19, 2026

Community Briefs

North Quabbin Notebook: Aug. 8, 2026

August 7, 2026August 10, 2026

The embankment on Route 2 in Gill where heavy rains caused a landslide, compromising the state highway and closing the eastbound lane just west of the Turners Falls-Gill Bridge.

Town-City-Government

Franklin County towns get $320K to update hazard mitigation plans

by Madison Schofield July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

News

New Salem’s Carol Hillman named the sole Franklin County recipient of 2026 Commonwealth Heroine Award

by Domenic Poli July 25, 2026July 24, 2026