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Mild drought continues in Franklin County
A multi-year drought is ongoing across the state and Franklin County sits in a Level-1 mild drought zone as of March 10th
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Funding to be explored further for new Montague library
The state has approved Montague’s design for a new main library and committed to funded a large portion of the project.
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Leverett, last town electing officials on Town Meeting floor
Leverett is the only town left in the state to elect their public officials on the floor of the Town Meeting.
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$1 million lottery ticket winner claimed by local Trust
Union Mart in Westfield sold a $1 million lottery ticket claimed by the Lilly Trust of Chicopee who will take the $650,000 one-time payment.
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Opioid Settlement Fund site allows public to track how its being used
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced on Wednesday the launch of a public dashboard that will allow users to track how opioid settlement funds are received, allocated, and spent across Massachusetts.
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All articles pass unanimously at Wendell Town Meeting
All six warrant articles were passed in the Wendell Town Meeting.
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Chapman Street murder suspect in court this week
Murder suspect Taaniel Herberger-Brown appeared in Franklin County Superior Court Tuesday
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One win away: Frontier girls cruise past Millbury, will play South Hadley for state title
The dream of a state championship is coming into focus for the Frontier Regional girls basketball team. The Redhawks dispatched Millbury 43-28 in the MIAA Division 4 Semifinals Wednesday night, and will play South Hadley for the title Saturday.
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Second Street closed in Orange indefinitely
Second Street in Orange is closed until further notice due to an issue with a culvert.
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Route 2 in Erving closed due to downed trees, wires
ERVING, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Route 2 in Erving is closed at this hour after reports of trees and…
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Warwick Community School in support of new School Choice legislation
The Warwick Community School, along with Worthington and Hancock schools, have submitted written testimony in favor of “An Act Relative to School Choice,” which would exempt school districts without high schools from paying the same rates.
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FirstLight responsible for another oil spill
FirstLight is responsible for another oil spill at the Turners Falls Dam.
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Pedestrian seriously injured by truck
A pedestrian was severely injured when she was struck by a truck on Lake Pleasant Road in Montague last Thursday evening.
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Salvation Army welcomes new regional social services manager
Danielle LaTaille to strengthen social services programming across Western Massachusetts
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When Financial Progress Feels Hidden: A Lunar Eclipse Reminder That Your Money Isn’t Gone | Financial Fitness
Recorded during the recent lunar eclipse, Dr. Frances Rahaim shares a thoughtful reminder that financial progress doesn’t always shine brightly. Sometimes what feels like darkness is simply part of a larger cycle—and the structure you build today keeps you steady through it.
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South Deerfield head-on crash sends two to hospital, closes Greenfield Road
Greenfield Road (Routes 5&10) in South Deerfield was closed for approximately one hour Tuesday morning after a two-vehicle head-on crash. The accident sent two people to the hospital, including a 25-year-old Turners Falls man who sustained serious leg injuries,
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UPDATE: Greenfield Road in Deerfield re-opened after accident
Greenfield Road in Deerfield was closed for a time Tuesday morning as a result of what Deerfield Police termed a "serious" motor vehicle accident.
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Frontier district approves $13.76 million FY27 budget
The Frontier Regional School District has approved its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, but not without implementing cuts. The spending plan totals $13.76 million, and calls for seven positions to be cut.
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New rental registry ordinance proposed in Greenfield
A new ordinance has been proposed in Greenfield that would establish a rental registry to monitor and enforce health and safety standards in rental units.
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MassDOT saving $1.38M with E-Z Pass switch
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is transitioning from the traditional E-Z Pass transponders to the more cost effective stickers
