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2 months ago
Montague Selectboard lands on finalists for new Chief of Police

The Montague Selectboard has settled on a finalist in the search for a new Chief of Police.

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2 months ago
Firearm, ammunition excise tax proposed

A new excise tax is being discussed by Massachusetts legislators.

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2 months ago
UMass researchers help in discovery of new mineral on Mars

UMass Amherst researchers aided in the discovery of a new mineral found on Mars, ferric hydroxysulfate,

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2 months ago
Officials speak out against proposed winter utility rate increases

Governor Healey and Senator Jo Comerford have both publicly spoken out against potential rate increases for Eversource and National Grid this winter.

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2 months ago
ADUs grow under Affordable Homes Act

The Governor’s Office has released new data on the rising number of applications for Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUs that are now allowed by-right on single-family properties statewide.

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2 months ago
LifeFlight called in for Charlemont mountain biker

A LifeFlight medical helicopter transport was called in after reports of an injured mountain biker came in Sunday morning.

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2 months ago
Rural towns band together to secure grant funds

The towns of Hawley and Cummington have received a joint grant award of $260,000 from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters program to replace decades-old airpack equipment.

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2 months ago
Annual Green River Cleanup clears waterway

The annual Source to Sea Connecticut River Watershed cleanup took place this past Saturday, with the local Green River cleanup bringing in loads of trash and debris from not only the water but the shores and surrounding natural areas.

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2 months ago
Canal Street remains closed this week

Work began Friday for a reclaiming and repaving project in Athol. The project is expected to last several weeks and will encompass School Street, D Street, C Street, J Street, and Ellsworth Streets.

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2 months ago
Hawley hosting Good Neighbor Day celebration this weekend

HAWLEY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — More towns are joining in the National celebration of […]

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