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SHELBURNE — The Mohawk Trail Regional School District has been ordered to turn over records relating to an investigation into alleged misconduct by a staff member to the state attorney general’s office.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — Residents have begun reviewing the various models for possible restructuring of the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont Regional school districts, and are making it clear they want to see all potential impacts and benefits explored.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — Get your library cards ready because Arms Library is working to develop a “Library of Things” this spring.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

BERNARDSTON — The Selectboard voted last week to opt out of early mail-in voting for the annual town election this spring, though Town Clerk Christina Slocum-Wysk will offer at least three days of early in-person voting.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ASHFIELD — Tighe & Bond engineers are proposing the town take on a year-long study of the effectiveness of different methods to control the buildup of vegetation and invasive species on the Ashfield Lake Dam.

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As uncertainty swirls around Washington regarding the release of allocated federal funds, farmers in Franklin County are beginning to feel the freeze.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

Enjoy a glimpse into the minds of the creative individuals who teach art to students at Northfield Mount Hermon. Currently on display at the school’s Rhodes Art Center is an exhibit showcasing the work of the visual arts faculty. 

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — Business owners say 2024 was a challenging year, with the Bridge of Flowers closed and other village infrastructure projects, though foot traffic data from the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce shows the total number of visits throughout the year actually rose.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

With a large-scale power outage continuing to impact Hawley, Charlemont, Heath, Monroe and Rowe on Tuesday, multiple communities opened up warming centers for residents and Hawley declared a state of emergency.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

BUCKLAND — Restoration work on the Wilder Homestead’s old English-style barn is nearing completion and the Buckland Historical Society is anticipating the project will be wrapped up by April 1.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

LEYDEN — Town officials are beginning long-term planning for renovations and repairs needed across town facilities to bring them into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

COLRAIN — The Selectboard has approved reducing the broadband budget by $26,756 for fiscal year 2026, a change that, if approved by Annual Town Meeting voters, will lower the monthly cost for broadband users by $5.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE FALLS — The Art Garden will welcome visitors for a night of art, light and community spirit when the ninth annual Winter HooPla returns Saturday, Feb. 22.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

GREENFIELD — Local nonprofits are worried they may see a drop in donations due to Gov. Maura Healey’s proposal to put a cap on charitable donation tax deductions.

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BUCKLAND — The school committees of the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont Regional school districts are preparing to finalize the numbers for the fiscal year 2026 budget after they hear feedback from the public in the next two weeks.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

The Greenfield Public Library welcomed its first local artist as part of a new program to host monthly art exhibitions. “Clouds in Shades of Gray” by Paul Jablon will be on display in the conference room gallery till the end of February. 

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) has recognized the towns of Leyden and Phillipston for their 2023 annual town reports.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — Voters at this year’s Annual Town Meeting may be presented with a new list of old bylaws, as Town Clerk Thorne Palmer is working to reorganize the town’s master list of bylaws into a chaptered document organized by category.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — With cold weather and a fair amount of snowfall, it has been “a good old-fashioned New England winter” at Berkshire East Mountain Resort, in the words of Jon Schaefer.

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CHARLEMONT — More than 85 skiers gathered at Berkshire East Mountain Resort on Thursday, enjoying a snowy day and camaraderie while raising more than $40,000 for United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region.