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GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- The Greenfield Zoning Board of Appeals has, at long last, concluded the public h...
06/06/2025

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- The Greenfield Zoning Board of Appeals has, at long last, concluded the public hearing on the AT&T cell tower proposed for Fairview Street West after hearing from the applicant and the community opposition. The board will meet next on June 18th to vote on whether to approve the variance on the pole height of 170 feet.

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- The Greenfield Zoning Board of Appeals has, at long last, concluded the public hearing on the AT&T cell tower proposed for Fairview Street West after hearing from the applicant and the community opposition. The board will meet next on June 18th to vote on whet...

BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- The Massachusetts House unanimously passed a bill that will change the Cannabis Cont...
06/06/2025

BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- The Massachusetts House unanimously passed a bill that will change the Cannabis Control Commission’s operations. The bill will consolidate the CCC to three members all appointed by the executive branch, alsomaking it subject to the policies of other agencies under the governor.

BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- The Massachusetts House unanimously passed a bill that will change the Cannabis Control Commission’s operations. The bill will consolidate the CCC to three members all appointed by the executive branch, alsomaking it subject to the policies of other agencies und...

ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- A fork lift toppled over on Chestnut Street in Athol Thursday while delivering lumber...
06/06/2025

ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- A fork lift toppled over on Chestnut Street in Athol Thursday while delivering lumber to a resident. The residence was on a hill and the fork lift became off balance before rolling over. The driver refused transport to the hospital.

ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- A fork lift toppled over on Chestnut Street in Athol Thursday while delivering lumber to a resident. The residence was on a hill and the fork lift became off balance before rolling over. The driver refused transport to the hospital.

TURNERS FALLS, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Senator Jo Comerford and Representative Natalie Blais released a joint statem...
06/06/2025

TURNERS FALLS, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Senator Jo Comerford and Representative Natalie Blais released a joint statement Thursday on the FirstLight oil leak which was caused by malfunction equipment. The leak occurred earlier this week, on Tuesday, at FirstLight's Turners Falls facility where 300 gallons of hydraulic fluid were leaked into the Connecticut River. Comerford and Blais “call on FirstLight to prioritize” the investigation into this 300 gallon oil leak, as well as the three other leaks which have occurred since 2021, which Comerford and Blais called "four leaks too many."...

TURNERS FALLS, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Senator Jo Comerford and Representative Natalie Blais released a joint statement Thursday on the FirstLight oil leak which was caused by malfunction equipment. The leak occurred earlier this week, on Tuesday, at FirstLight's Turners Falls facility where 300...

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- A senior living community is in the works for 75 Oak Hill Road in Greenfield. Th...
06/06/2025

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- A senior living community is in the works for 75 Oak Hill Road in Greenfield. The project came before the Planning Board Thursday where Board members discussed the plan for the sixteen units that are all designed as single floor, energy efficient builds. The community is planned to be for those aged 55 and older, who need smaller, efficient, and accessible homes. ...

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- A senior living community is in the works for 75 Oak Hill Road in Greenfield. The project came before the Planning Board Thursday where Board members discussed the plan for the sixteen units that are all designed as single floor, energy efficient builds. The c...

LEYDEN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Results are in from the Leyden Annual Town Election that took place on Tuesday, June...
06/05/2025

LEYDEN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Results are in from the Leyden Annual Town Election that took place on Tuesday, June 3rd in the Leyden Town Offices. 8.2% of registered voters came out to place their ballots. The unofficial results show that voters are in favor of having the elected Board of Assessors become an appointed board of the town with 31 to 17 in favor of the change.

LEYDEN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Results are in from the Leyden Annual Town Election that took place on Tuesday, June 3rd in the Leyden Town Offices. 8.2% of registered voters came out to place their ballots. The unofficial results show that voters are in favor of having the elected Board of Asse...

METHUEN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- 147 animals were removed from a Franklin County property on April 16th and MSPCA is...
06/05/2025

METHUEN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- 147 animals were removed from a Franklin County property on April 16th and MSPCA is waiving their adoption fees with the hopes of having 120 animal adopted this weekend at Nevins Farm in Methuen. The investigation into the animals’ former owner is ongoing and no further information was available at this time from MSPCA officials.

METHUEN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- 147 animals were removed from a Franklin County property on April 16th and MSPCA is waiving their adoption fees with the hopes of having 120 animal adopted this weekend at Nevins Farm in Methuen. The investigation into the animals’ former owner is ongoing and n...

CHARLEMONT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Those traveling through Charlemont on Zoar Road can expect traffic delays as wor...
06/05/2025

CHARLEMONT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Those traveling through Charlemont on Zoar Road can expect traffic delays as work has begun on the bridge connecting the towns of Charlemont and Florida. The construction will include paving between Zoar Road and River Road.

CHARLEMONT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Those traveling through Charlemont on Zoar Road can expect traffic delays as work has begun on the bridge connecting the towns of Charlemont and Florida. The construction will include paving between Zoar Road and River Road.

WARWICK, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- A hiker was transported to a local hospital after reports came in of an injured ind...
06/05/2025

WARWICK, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- A hiker was transported to a local hospital after reports came in of an injured individual in the wood off of Gale Road in Warwick Wednesday afternoon. Warwick Fire units, and assistance with a UTV from the Orange Fire Rescue team, were able to locate the patient and successfully extricate them from the woods.

WARWICK, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- A hiker was transported to a local hospital after reports came in of an injured individual in the wood off of Gale Road in Warwick Wednesday afternoon. Warwick Fire units, and assistance with a UTV from the Orange Fire Rescue team, were able to locate the patient...

COLRAIN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Main Road in Colrain is closed Wednesday evening, at house number 417, following a...
06/05/2025

COLRAIN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Main Road in Colrain is closed Wednesday evening, at house number 417, following a motorcycle accident that was reported at approximately 6:15 p.m. A Lifestar landing zone has been established at the Colrain Community Church for the patient. Police are asking the public to use Call Road as an alternative route.

COLRAIN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Main Road in Colrain is closed Wednesday evening, at house number 417, following a motorcycle accident that was reported at approximately 6:15 p.m. A Lifestar landing zone has been established at the Colrain Community Church for the patient. Police are asking the...

SUNDERLAND, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Sunderland Police announced Garage Road will be closed Friday, June 6th between ...
06/04/2025

SUNDERLAND, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Sunderland Police announced Garage Road will be closed Friday, June 6th between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. for paving after the underground work has been completed.

SUNDERLAND, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Sunderland Police announced Garage Road will be closed Friday, June 6th between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. for paving after the underground work has been completed.

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