State gripped by solar slowdown: Worst year in decade for installations

03-18-2024 5:35 PM

Massachusetts’ solar development just had its worst year in more than a decade in terms of new installations, but Greenfield Solar partner Claire Chang says her firm that does jobs throughout the Pioneer Valley hasn’t experienced the same downturn.As...


FRCOG leaders meet with local, state officials to talk transportation challenges

03-18-2024 4:46 PM

GREENFIELD — Seeking state support for local transportation infrastructure upgrades, Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) officials took Massachusetts Department of Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt and other state and local...


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My Turn: Solving humanity’s shared climate crisis
03-18-2024 4:41 PM

 A great many of us care about the climate crisis. Many of us have taken steps to reduce our carbon footprints. Many of us have advocated for good climate policy at the local, state, and national levels. We have voted for candidates who seemed most...

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Obit photo for Robert S. Zaikowski Robert S. Zaikowski

Robert S. "Honker" Zaikowski Greenfield, MA - With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Robert S. "Honker" Zaikowski on March 13, 2024. Bob passed away unexpectedly at the Baystate Medi... remainder of obit for Robert S. Zaikowski

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Annabelle P. (Paradis) Lucas Erving, MA - Annabelle Lucas, 92, an Erving resident passed at home surrounded by her daughter and friends on February 28 after a yearlong battle with Leukemia a... remainder of obit for Annabelle P. Lucas

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Spring 1953 – Winter 2024 Craig passed away peacefully at home, on February 24, with his wife and family lovingly at his side. Craig "knew thyself". He was a man of integrity and was g... remainder of obit for Craig S. Chadwick

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Francis J. Zak, Sr. Russell, MA - Francis J. Zak Sr., 83, of Blandford Road died Thursday March 7, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. He was born in Montague April 4, 1940, the ... remainder of obit for Francis J. Zak Sr.

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