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2 months ago
Celebrating the 4th–Western Mass Style!

Western Mass Lights Up: Where to Watch Fireworks in Franklin & Hampshire Counties This Fourth of July

Whether you’re chasing sparklers with the kids, scoping out live music, or just want a good old-fashioned fireworks show under the stars, Franklin and Hampshire Counties have a full lineup of Independence Day celebrations to make your summer pop.

Financial Expert
2 months ago
Ask The Expert: What are the best ways to handle financial stress in Greenfield MA? Franklin First Federal Credit Union

Money and Stress go hand in hand.  According to a Bankrate survey approximately 65% of all U.S. adults say that money negatively affects their mental health.

Local
2 months ago
Newell named new director of Greenfield DPW

The City of Greenfield has named Paul Newell its new director of the Department of Public Works.

Newell succeeds Marlo Warner, who will serve his last day with the department on Friday, July 11 before departing to become the new director of the Hatfield DPW.

Local
2 months ago
Bennu resigns from Human Rights Commission, claiming disrespect

Mpress Bennu has resigned from Greenfield’s Human Rights Commission and stepped away from organizing the city’s Juneteenth events.

Local
3 months ago
Franklin County’s YMCA names Baumann interim CEO

Franklin County’s YMCA has named an interim CEO to replace the retiring Grady Vigneau.

Stacie Baumann will fill the role of CEO starting in July while the search begins for a permanent replacement.

Local
3 months ago
Juneteenth celebration in Greenfield; Mayor Desorgher makes city proclamation

A crowd of just over 100 gathered on the Common in downtown Greenfield on Thursday afternoon for a celebration of the Juneteenth holiday. A federal holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

Local
3 months ago
Next Lunt Public Involvement Plan meeting set for June 23

The next Lunt Public Involvement Plan meeting has been scheduled by the City of Greenfield.

The meeting will be held on Monday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Meeting Room and remotely via Zoom.

Local
3 months ago
A Championship Saturday to remember: Turners Falls, Pioneer win it all

AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In one of the greatest single days in […]

Local
3 months ago
Greenfield, Turners to play for state softball title, unbeaten Pioneer baseball looks to cap perfect season

The two teams have been rivals for years. They have dominated the state Division 5 softball field, strong-arming other teams from reaching the top. And now, they will face each other for the championship. 

Local
3 months ago
Winning lottery ticket worth $1M sold in Erving

A winning lottery ticket worth a prize of $1 million was sold in Franklin County and has been claimed by the holder.