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3 days ago
$500K in grants announced to support drought conditions

Yesterday, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced half a million in grants to support communities in reducing indoor and outdoor water use, controlling water losses in supply systems and improving drought management planning

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3 days ago
Colrain receives new fire engine

The Colrain Fire Department received delivery of their new engine, a 2025 HME Pumper truck they expect will serve the town for the next 25 years.

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3 days ago
UMass restricting guests during Superbowl

UMass Amherst is restricting guests in residence halls during Super Bowl weekend after incidents leading to damage and arrests in 2018 when the Patriots lost the Super Bowl.

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3 days ago
FirstLight community, climate grant program opens for 2026

The 2026 FirstLight Sustains grant program is now accepting applications from western Massachusetts communities, schools, and nonprofit organizations.

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3 days ago
Hawley residents to vote on Town Clerk, Treasurer roles

The Town of Hawley will be having a Special Town Meeting on Monday, February 23rd at 7 p.m

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4 days ago
Athol man found guilty of child sex abuse charges

An Athol man has been found guilty of multiple child sex abuse charges, and is facing a lengthy prison sentence on February 18.

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4 days ago
Juvenile arrested after police chase in Chicopee

Chicopee Police arrested a 17 year-old driver who allegedly stole a car and led police on a chase.

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4 days ago
Northampton structure fire under investigation

Just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, several local emergency responders arrived at 209 Locust Street in Northampton for a reported structure fire, including South Deerfield fire and South County EMS.

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