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Bridge of Flowers opens until soil replacement
The Shelburne Falls Bridge of Flowers is now open for the public to walk through, although there are virtually no blooming plants at the moment.
Local fire departments updating equipment with latest round of grant funding
The 2026 Firefighter safety equipment grant awards will help many Franklin County fire departments update a variety of equipment.
Franklin County out of drought conditions
All of western Mass is officially out of the Moderate Drought designation as of March 31st according to the US Drought Monitor.
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Shelburne Road closed in Greenfield after washout
Greenfield City officials announced Shelburne Road is closed indefinitely after a washout at the Wheeler Brook culvert.
North Main, School Street intersection one-way, Police warn
In Orange, the intersection of North Main Street and School Street will be down to a one-way street for the next couple of weeks.
Montague launches community engagement for new signage system
The town of Montague is developing a new signage and way finding system for Turners Falls, funded through a Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Technical Assistance program.
UMass Amherst sees decline in PhD acceptances
UMass Amherst is seeing a reduction in the number of incoming graduate students
Gun license requirements change today
Beginning today, new state laws go into effect changing firearms license requirements
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Colrain receives grant for new fire equipment
The Colrain Fire Department has announced that they have been awarded a $9,398 state fire equipment grant.
Fire contained to garage in North Leverett
Tuesday morning at approximately 4:30 a.m. a fire broke out in a home in North Leverett.
Search on Lake Mattawa finds no evidence of danger
Reports came in Tuesday morning of a possible drowning on Lake Mattawa.
South Deerfield woman pleaded guilty to charges from U.S. Capitol
The South Deerfield woman has pleaded guilty to several charges related to carrying an incendiary device at the U.S. Capitol in January 2025.
Sheriff’s Office to assist with Erving coverage
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is forming an agreement with the Erving Police Department to maintain coverage for the town after four patrol officers resigned this year.
