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2 days ago
Origin of Shelburne Falls fire discovered in investigation

The three-alarm house fire on Main Street in Shelburne Falls Monday night started around the metal chimney between the first and second floors, according to the State Fire Marshal unit and Shelburne Falls Fire Chief Herbet Guyette.

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20 hours ago
Property tax bills going up for residents in Colrain, Northfield, and Leyden

Residents in Northfield, Colrain, and Leyden may expect higher property tax bills following the Department of Revenue’s certification of the 2026 fiscal year tax rates.

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2 days ago
Springfield woman sentenced in South Hadley bank robbery

Rosa Murillo, 27, of Springfield, pleaded guilty Monday to robbing the Westfield Bank on Willimansett Street in South Hadley in December of 2024.

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20 hours ago
Washington man arrested for allegedly threatening to murder Massachusetts minor

A Washington man has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly threatening to murder a Massachusetts minor, distributing videos of animal harm and child sexual abuse material.

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2 days ago
Greenfield holding property tax workshops for residents

The Greenfield Board of Assessors is holding a public workshop series to “demystify” property taxes.

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2 days ago
Gardner’s Main Street temporarily closed Tuesday

Main Street in Gardner was closed Tuesday evening between Hannafords and the Gardner Police Station

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20 hours ago
Charlemont to vote on Tennis Court improvements

Charlemont is preparing for a Special Town Meeting on December 9th at 6 p.m. in the Hawlemont Elementary School.

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20 hours ago
GCC selected to pilot new initiative, supporting students crossing the finish line

Greenfield Community College has been selected to pilot a nationwide education initiative called “ReUp,” a program helping those who have started higher education at public institutions but did not earn heir degree.

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20 hours ago
Towns update Buckland-Shelburne shared police agreement

After almost three years into the Buckland-Shelburne shared police service agreement, the Police Advisory Committee has reviewed and revised the agreement.

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2 days ago
Whately zip code project on hold after USPS denial

The United States Postal Service has denied the request to consolidate Whately’s four zip codes to one municipal zip code in order to reduce mailing confusion, especially with addresses shared by South Deerfield residents.