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6 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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6 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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6 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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6 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago
Drought conditions worsen for Millers River Basin

According to the Massachusetts Water Resources Commission’s report, drought conditions have worsened across the state.

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1 week ago
Warwick home saved by smoke, CO alarms

Working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors prevented further damage to a residence on Athol Road in Warwick.

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1 week ago
Gill developing Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan

Gill has received a grant from the State to develop a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan, which will result in the town being designated as an “MVP Community.”

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1 week ago
Incumbents challenged in races for Orange Selectboard, School Committee

The Annual Town Election ballet is ready for the Town of Orange election to be held on March 2nd.