The Greenfield Zoning Board of Appeals has granted a special permit application for a new two-story duplex at 187 Hope Street.
		
	
	Beginning Monday, September 15th, Canal Street in Turners Falls will be closed between Second and Third Streets while FirstLight Power removes the Strathmore Mill Footbridge.
		
	
	The South River Road Bridge in Charlemont has been closed for repairs since late June and the town has provided an update on the project,
		
	
	US Congresswoman Lori Trahan released a statement following news that the Market Basket Board of Directors has fired CEO Arthur Demoulas this week, after failed negotiations.
		
	
	According to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, Ezequiel Torres of Holyoke has been sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty to a sexual assault incident that took place in Northampton last year.
		
	
	Greenfield Mayor Ginny Desorgher has declared a State of Water Supply Conservation to include mandatory water restrictions including banning the use of water to fill or “top off” pools and limiting other outdoor water uses.
		
	
	An investigation by the Northampton Police Department led to the identification of a suspect in connection with the burning of pride flags in downtown Northampton this past June
		
	
	The Greenfield Conservation Commission voted Tuesday in favor of the 22 unit multi-family home project on Stone Farm Lane.
		
	
	The Greenfield School Committee voted last night to engage with the New England School Development Council, NESDEC, for Superintendent search services.
		
	
	Bernardston and Leyden are exploring the possibilities of sharing services and regionalization, including the possibility of merging into a single town.