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Definition change in zoning bylaw coming before Athol voters

A proposed zoning bylaw change is coming the Athol voters in a Special Town Meeting this November.

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1 month ago
Gill, Montague form PILOT agreements with FirstLight

Gill voters at Monday’s Special Town Meeting unanimously passed the only article on the warrant – a ten year PILOT, or payment in lieu of taxes, agreement with FirstLight.

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1 month ago
MCAS scores suffer since pandemic

While this past school year was the first time students did not need to pass the MCAS to graduate, the tests were still administered across Massachusetts schools.

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1 month ago
Whately, FRCOG work towards new Comprehensive Plan

The town of Whately is partnering with the Franklin Regional Council of Governments to complete an update to the Whately Comprehensive Plan.

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1 month ago
MassDOT closes bridge in Ashfield

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has closed the Creamery Brook Bridge on Williamsburg Road in Ashfield.

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1 month ago
Fire Prevention Week focuses on lithium-ion battery safety

Governor Maura Healey has declared this week to be Fire Prevention Week with a theme focusing on lithium-ion batteries in the home.

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1 month ago
Moped accident in Greenfield Monday

Minor injuries were reported in a vehicle versus moped accident in Greenfield Monday evening.

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1 month ago
Montague to vote on “apartheid-free community” resolution

Montague’s Selectboard has approved the warrant articles for the October 22nd Special Town Meeting.

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1 month ago
No threat found at Northampton High School

No threats were found inside Northampton High School after reports came in Monday morning of a shooter with an AR-15 in the school library.

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1 month ago
Hadley garage fire caused by reigniting smoking materials

The two-alarm garage fire that damaged a Hadley home last Tuesday was started accidentally with smoking materials, according to the Hadley Fire Chief and State Fire Marshal, who determined the fire began in the rear of the attic above the garage.

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