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By BELLA LEVAVI andDOMENIC POLI

Six Franklin County communities are getting a $808,200 funding boost to support climate resilience implementation and planning efforts.The grants are part of a total $31.5 million that was awarded statewide as part of the latest Municipal...

Square dance moved to November HEATH — Because Community Hall will be closed in September for repairs, the annual September square dance will be postponed until November this year.The square dance, hosted by local caller Doug Wilkins, will be held on...

Buckland Historical Society Open HouseBUCKLAND — The Buckland Historical Society will open the Wilder Homestead and Museum on Sunday, Aug. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m.The Wilder Homestead at 129 Ashfield Road (Route 112) includes a furnished 1775 saltbox home...

By SUSAN SHAUGER

Kudos to the Greenfield School Committee for having reservations about approving the application of Providence Christian Academy to open a school in Greenfield where a white supremacist agenda will be advanced. What happens in a private “Christian”...

By BELLA LEVAVI

BUCKLAND — While many natural bodies of water may have been unsafe for swimming in the wake of July’s heavy rainstorms, Buckland families were able to rejoice over the opening of the community pool at the Buckland Recreation Area. “Everyone is happy...

Historical Society hosting author talk COLRAIN — Colrain novelist Alfred Alcorn will discuss his novel “Sugar Hill” and growing up on a dairy farm in South Chelmsford during a Colrain Historical Society program on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.The program will...

By CHRIS LARABEE

As five Franklin County towns continue to build and implement pollinator habitat corridor plans, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) is issuing a call for the public to get involved.Residents of Ashfield, Buckland, Colrain, Deerfield...

July 13: Historical Society potluck COLRAIN — The Colrain Historical Society’s annual potluck will be held Thursday, July 13, at 6 p.m. behind the Pitt House at 8 Main Road.After a brief business meeting, the Historical Society will host a...

By BELLA LEVAVI

BUCKLAND — Attendees of the seventh annual “Summer Day on the Buckland Common” can expect a relaxing afternoon filled with live music, visual arts and children’s activities.“It’s a stress-free atmosphere,” said Alicia Graves, chair of the event’s...

Seventh Grade High Honors: Colten Bailey, Cole Bassett, Mason Bassett, Leo Boltz, Sophia Bourdon, Emily Churchill, Naomi DenOuden, Brady Gancarz, Siddha Hoffenberg, Claire Johnston, Brooke Koshinsky, Rex Kuoppala, Aymeric Loucka, Peter Macmillian,...

Buckland Public Library hosting two events BUCKLAND — The Buckland Public Library at 30 Upper St. will host two events in July: an interactive story time for children ages 2 to 4 with Jules Skloot at 11 a.m. on July 1; and a craft raffle and book...

By BELLA LEVAVI

BUCKLAND — Sophomores are learning more than simply math and science at Mohawk Trail Regional School; they are learning about their own agency. The students spent the last semester analyzing their own identities and their larger community as part of...

Mohawk Trail, Hawlemont students visit Wilder Homestead BUCKLAND — About 90 fifth graders from the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont regional school districts recently took a field trip to the Wilder Homestead on Ashfield Road to experience glimpses of what...

By BELLA LEVAVI

BUCKLAND — With 252 ballots cast, voters approved all three ballot questions in this year’s town election, including a $151,262 override that will fund the fiscal year 2024 operating budget. Voters who cast their ballots on Tuesday overwhelmingly...

Seventh GradeHigh Honors: Colten Bailey, Cole Bassett, Mason Bassett, Leo Boltz, Sophia Bourdon, Emily Churchill, Naomi DenOuden, Brady Gancarz, Siddha Hoffenberg, Claire Johnston, Rex Kuoppala, Aymeric Loucka, Peter Macmillian, Blake Nevins, Joseph...

By DIANE BRONCACCIO

BUCKLAND — Mohawk Trail Regional School Principal Chris Buckland delivered pithy but sensible advice to the 26 graduating seniors and their loved ones who packed the auditorium on Saturday.“Replace the word ‘but’ with ‘and,’” Buckland said. “See which...

Paul Mark’s staff hosting office hours BUCKLAND — State Sen. Paul Mark’s staff will hold office hours on Tuesdays, June 13 and 27, from 10 a.m. to noon at Buckland Town Hall.Constituents of Mark’s Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire District...

By BELLA LEVAVI

BUCKLAND — Voters in this year’s town election will be asked to weigh in on three ballot questions, including a $151,262 override to fund the fiscal year 2024 operating budget, as well as new candidates for Selectboard, School Committee and town...

Quilt show planned for four Saturdays SHELBURNE — Local quilter Jody Stetson will host the “Quilting the Word” Quilt Show and Sale on Saturdays, May 27, and June 3, 10 and 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at 218 Shelburne Center Road. There will be quilting...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — The case of the former Buckland Police chief facing three identical sexual assault charges has been continued without a finding until next year after the defendant admitted the prosecution has sufficient facts to prove his guilt.James T....