Regional listening session to inform development of statewide housing plan
GREENFIELD — Availability, affordability and accessibility of housing was the focus of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities’ regional listening session on Thursday, which will help inform the development of a statewide housing...
Saturday event remembers Great Falls Massacre, marks 20th anniversary of reconciliation ceremony
TURNERS FALLS — The 348th anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre will be marked with a Day of Remembrance on Saturday, as well as a commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the reconciliation ceremony held to establish friendship and trust between...
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Bulletin board: Franklin First goes on hit parade in GGSL victory
Elise LaPrade, Danielle Zraunig, Grace Hickey and Ellie Martin each had three hits while Grayson Baker knocked two hits as Franklin First Credit Union earned a 5-4 win over Pristine Orientals in a Greenfield Girls Softball League game on Thursday at...
Opinion
Bill Knittle: Rowe Elementary is looking for people with a cool job
Rowe Elementary is hosting “That’s A Cool Job!” Day on Wednesday, June 5. It’s a day for anyone to share with the Rowe students what your job is, why you love it, and what makes it interesting. Learning about the wide array of jobs and careers right...
Business
Hotfire Bar and Grill to open Memorial Day weekend in Shelburne Falls
SHELBURNE FALLS — The former site of the organic restaurant Hearty Eats at 24 Bridge St. is being transformed into Hotfire Bar and Grill, serving burgers, an eclectic array of sandwiches and comfort foods like macaroni and cheese and chicken...
Arts & Life
The cool new ‘underground’ spot in town: Le Peacock in Shelburne Falls delivers on colorful décor, people, food and cocktails
For weeks, friends have been telling me how much they love Le Peacock in Shelburne Falls. I finally got there on a recent afternoon … and the place lived up to the hype.Le Peacock is located beneath 10 Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls. The restaurant...
Obituaries
GOSHEN, MA - Douglas John Gagnon, 61 of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, doing what he loved most, logging. Doug was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Elinor (Kellogg) Gagnon of Goshen. At a young age his parents in... remainder of obit for Douglas J. Gagnon
Charlemont, MA - On October 23, 2023, Laura Jeanny Pizzi passed away peacefully in her home in Charlemont, MA, with her loving family by her side. Born in Ternate, Indonesia, in 1946, Laura was the sixth of 9 children. When she was ... remainder of obit for Laura Jeanny Pizzi
Judith "Judy" Hobart Leverett, MA - Judith "Judy" Hobart, age 88, peacefully passed away on Friday April 5th at the Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst where she received kind, compassionate, and loving care during the last months of h... remainder of obit for Judith Hobart
Fitchburg, MA - Christine Cheryl (Coutu) Dionne 1/22/48 - 5/10/24 Christine passed away peacefully in the early morning of May 10th in Leominster Hospital, after a long illness, with her pride and joy by her side. She was born ... remainder of obit for Christine Cheryl Dionne