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AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — UMass researcher Jamie Hartmann-Boyce led a new study on oral ni****ne pouches for s...
10/28/2025

AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — UMass researcher Jamie Hartmann-Boyce led a new study on oral ni****ne pouches for smoking cessation and found that the pouches do reduce exposure to harmful substances however their effectiveness as a tool to stop smoking is not clear.

AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — UMass researcher Jamie Hartmann-Boyce led a new study on oral ni****ne pouches for smoking cessation and found that the pouches do reduce exposure to harmful substances however their effectiveness as a tool to stop smoking is not clear.

MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Budget planning for the next fiscal year is beginning for municipalities and for th...
10/28/2025

MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Budget planning for the next fiscal year is beginning for municipalities and for the town of Montague, they’re planning for a tight budget. At Monday’s Selectboard meeting, Selectboard members and Town Administrator Walter Ramsey discussed requesting department heads to develop two budgets, one for providing level-services and another with a 2% reduction....

MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Budget planning for the next fiscal year is beginning for municipalities and for the town of Montague, they’re planning for a tight budget. At Monday’s Selectboard meeting, Selectboard members and Town Administrator Walter Ramsey discussed requesting depart...

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Human Rights Commission has announced their awardee for the 2024 Human Rights...
10/28/2025

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Human Rights Commission has announced their awardee for the 2024 Human Rights Award. Larry Thomas of the Unhoused Community Committee is being recognized for his work with unhoused populations, effectively understanding needs and connecting them with resources. The Human Rights Commission will host an award celebration on December 8th in the Greenfield Public Library.

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Human Rights Commission has announced their awardee for the 2024 Human Rights Award. Larry Thomas of the Unhoused Community Committee is being recognized for his work with unhoused populations, effectively understanding needs and connecting them with reso...

WHATELY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of Whately has completed their significant undertaking of codifying the tow...
10/28/2025

WHATELY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of Whately has completed their significant undertaking of codifying the town’s bylaws and zoning bylaws. The Code of the Town of Whately is now available as a website with easy-to-use navigation features for finding new laws and options for making personal accounts to the code website for note taking.

WHATELY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of Whately has completed their significant undertaking of codifying the town’s bylaws and zoning bylaws. The Code of the Town of Whately is now available as a website with easy-to-use navigation features for finding new laws and options for making per...

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Franklin Regional Council of Governments, FRCOG, developed a Road Safety Acti...
10/28/2025

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Franklin Regional Council of Governments, FRCOG, developed a Road Safety Action Plan for Franklin County with recommendations for reducing fatal and severe injury crashes through roadway improvements and education. The top locations for severe and fatal accidents are concentrated around the major roadways of Route 2, I-91 and Routes 5&10 where FRCOG is suggesting intersection treatments and pedestrian, bicycle treatments.

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Franklin Regional Council of Governments, FRCOG, developed a Road Safety Action Plan for Franklin County with recommendations for reducing fatal and severe injury crashes through roadway improvements and education. The top locations for severe and fatal a...

MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of Montague reached a milestone this month in Strathmore Mill Cleanup proj...
10/27/2025

MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of Montague reached a milestone this month in Strathmore Mill Cleanup project with the successful removal of the pedestrian foot bridge, a preparatory step in the broader site cleanup plan which is expected to be completed by 2027. In the coming months, Tighe & Bond will continue on-site inspections, coordinate with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the Massachusetts Historical Commission, and further develop construction documents for review.

MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of Montague reached a milestone this month in Strathmore Mill Cleanup project with the successful removal of the pedestrian foot bridge, a preparatory step in the broader site cleanup plan which is expected to be completed by 2027. In the coming months...

DEERFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — This Wednesday, Deerfield residents will gather at Frontier Regional School for a ...
10/27/2025

DEERFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — This Wednesday, Deerfield residents will gather at Frontier Regional School for a Special Town Meeting to vote on several measures. In the meeting warrant there is a vote on funding $638,000 in Capital Improvements for the current fiscal year. The plan includes $325,000 to fund the purchase of a new ambulance, $83,000 for two other vehicle replacements, a $50,000 sidewalk replacement plan and an architect for the Police Garage project. The town will also be voting on funding $75,550 for increased insurance costs.

DEERFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — This Wednesday, Deerfield residents will gather at Frontier Regional School for a Special Town Meeting to vote on several measures. In the meeting warrant there is a vote on funding $638,000 in Capital Improvements for the current fiscal year. The plan include...

LEVERETT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Leverett Selectboard has entered into contract negotiations for the next Fire C...
10/27/2025

LEVERETT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Leverett Selectboard has entered into contract negotiations for the next Fire Chief. Michael Visniewski, currently a lieutenant with Leverett Fire and also serving as Deputy Fire Chief in Amherst, will be stepping into the role, pending negotiations, after former Chief Brian Cook left the position in June. In the interim, Amy Rice has been serving as the acting Fire Chief.

LEVERETT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Leverett Selectboard has entered into contract negotiations for the next Fire Chief. Michael Visniewski, currently a lieutenant with Leverett Fire and also serving as Deputy Fire Chief in Amherst, will be stepping into the role, pending negotiations, after ...

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The city of Greenfield has recently accepted over 36 acres of land for conservati...
10/27/2025

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The city of Greenfield has recently accepted over 36 acres of land for conservation. The newly formed Conti-Gauley Conservation Area is made up of three contiguous parcels between the Mohawk Trail and Shelburne Road and will be available for the public to enjoy through passive recreational uses. From the City of Greenfield:...

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The city of Greenfield has recently accepted over 36 acres of land for conservation. The newly formed Conti-Gauley Conservation Area is made up of three contiguous parcels between the Mohawk Trail and Shelburne Road and will be available for the public to enj...

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Center for Self-Reliance is preparing for heavily increased community needs a...
10/24/2025

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Center for Self-Reliance is preparing for heavily increased community needs at the food pantries as thousands in Franklin and Hampshire counties are set to lose SNAP benefits as soon as next week. They are calling for increased support to meet the expected needs by donating funds, volunteering at the food pantry in Greenfield, spread awareness about resources, and call on elected officials to protect SNAP funding....

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Center for Self-Reliance is preparing for heavily increased community needs at the food pantries as thousands in Franklin and Hampshire counties are set to lose SNAP benefits as soon as next week. They are calling for increased support to meet the expecte...

COLRAIN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The upcoming Special Town Meeting in Colrain on November 4th at 6 p.m. in the Colrai...
10/24/2025

COLRAIN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The upcoming Special Town Meeting in Colrain on November 4th at 6 p.m. in the Colrain Central School gymnasium. The meeting will give residents an opportunity to vote on several zoning bylaw definition amendments, funding the purchase of a fire truck apparatus, and petitioning the state to allow the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief to continue in their positions beyond their 65th birthdays.

COLRAIN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The upcoming Special Town Meeting in Colrain on November 4th at 6 p.m. in the Colrain Central School gymnasium. The meeting will give residents an opportunity to vote on several zoning bylaw definition amendments, funding the purchase of a fire truck apparatus, ...

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Next Thursday, MassDOT will be hosting a live virtual public information meeting ...
10/24/2025

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Next Thursday, MassDOT will be hosting a live virtual public information meeting to present the design and safety improvements planned for Log Plain Road West bridge and the intersection of Severance Street, Newell Pong Road, Log Plain Road, and Log Plain Road West in Greenfield. The project proposal includes replacing the bridge deck, railings, and guardrails to improve safety and longevity of the bridge.

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Next Thursday, MassDOT will be hosting a live virtual public information meeting to present the design and safety improvements planned for Log Plain Road West bridge and the intersection of Severance Street, Newell Pong Road, Log Plain Road, and Log Plain Roa...

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