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Franklin County Now, Greenfield, MA (2025)

07/22/2025

SPRINGFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Governor Healey has nominated the chief appellate attorney from the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, Thomas Townsend, to become a Superior Court judge. A local confirmation hearing is set for July 31st at the Western New England Law School with a hearing by the Governor’s Council following on August 6th.

SPRINGFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Governor Healey has nominated the chief appellate attorney from the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, Thomas Townsend, to become a Superior Court judge. A local confirmation hearing is set for July 31st at the Western New England Law School with a he...

07/22/2025

AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- DESE, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education found Amherst Regional High School to be short 95 learning hours in the 2024-2025 school year, after a complaint was made that the school counted it’s “flex block” as part of its learning time and miscounted early dismissals. Superintendent Dr. E Xiomara Herman has made a statement to say the district will address the discrepancy for the upcoming school year and also ordered a review of the Amherst Regional Middle School's schedule as a precautionary measure.

AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- DESE, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education found Amherst Regional High School to be short 95 learning hours in the 2024-2025 school year, after a complaint was made that the school counted it’s “flex block” as part of its learn...

07/22/2025

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Main Street Bar and Grille was about to change ownership from longtime owners Christina Guevin-Gurney and Tom Gurney to Ivan Tristan when the sale fell through. The Gurney’s shared in a social media post that the restaurant will continue to operate in the meantime while searching for a new buyer.

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Main Street Bar and Grille was about to change ownership from longtime owners Christina Guevin-Gurney and Tom Gurney to Ivan Tristan when the sale fell through. The Gurney’s shared in a social media post that the restaurant will continue to operate in the me...

07/22/2025

MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- One individual was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries after a car accident occurred early Monday morning in Montague. The accident occurred at approximately 2 a.m. when the vehicle struck a tree. Montague Center Fire Department and Montague Police were dispatched to the scene.

MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- One individual was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries after a car accident occurred early Monday morning in Montague. The accident occurred at approximately 2 a.m. when the vehicle struck a tree. Montague Center Fire Department and Montague Police...

07/22/2025

NORTHAMPTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Yesterday morning, July 21st, a stabbing was reported on a bike trail in Northampton. Police responded to the scene in the area of 136 West Street just after 11:30 a.m. Monday morning where a 43 year-old Springfield man claimed he was walking between the Roundhouse Parking Lot and Veteran's Field where he was attacked from behind by two males and allegedly stabbed multiple times in his arms and one leg....

NORTHAMPTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Yesterday morning, July 21st, a stabbing was reported on a bike trail in Northampton. Police responded to the scene in the area of 136 West Street just after 11:30 a.m. Monday morning where a 43 year-old Springfield man claimed he was walking between the Roun...

07/21/2025

HADLEY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- A 36 year-old Barre man was arrested in Hadley Friday after a traffic stop led to discovery of a stolen vehicle. The Hadley Police Department identified the man as Andrew Delude who was charged with receiving a stolen vehicle, unlicensed operation, and use of a motor vehicle without authority.

HADLEY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- A 36 year-old Barre man was arrested in Hadley Friday after a traffic stop led to discovery of a stolen vehicle. The Hadley Police Department identified the man as Andrew Delude who was charged with receiving a stolen vehicle, unlicensed operation, and use of a mo...

07/21/2025

BELCHERTOWN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Several Belchertown roads were made impassable in yesterday’s storm that brought down trees and wires, leaving to hundreds of residents without power. As of 8 p.m. Sunday evening Ludlow Road, Shaw Street, Green Avenue, Maplecrest Drive and Rockrimmon were all still impassable. The Belchertown Police remind the public to remain aware of conditions while driving.

BELCHERTOWN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Several Belchertown roads were made impassable in yesterday’s storm that brought down trees and wires, leaving to hundreds of residents without power. As of 8 p.m. Sunday evening Ludlow Road, Shaw Street, Green Avenue, Maplecrest Drive and Rockrimmon were a...

07/21/2025

SHUTESBURY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- The Shutesbury Lake Wyola Stormwater Erosion Task Force has just marked the first anniversary of their formation where they were tasked with identifying erosion “hot spots,” proposing specific projects, and identifying funding options. Now, they’re inviting the community in to take part in using watershed models to understanding what’s happening in the watershed with two events in August.

SHUTESBURY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- The Shutesbury Lake Wyola Stormwater Erosion Task Force has just marked the first anniversary of their formation where they were tasked with identifying erosion “hot spots,” proposing specific projects, and identifying funding options. Now, they’re invit...

07/21/2025

HAWLEY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- On Sunday evening, a vehicle rolled over on Route 8A in Hawley, causing a temporary road closure. Hawley Fire units along with a Colrain ambulance and State Police responded to the scene and the vehicle was towed by Koch’s Automotive.

07/21/2025

BERNARDSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- The towns of Bernardston and Leyden are exploring how to best and most efficiently share services after receiving a $75,000 grant earlier this year. The Regional Advisory Committee is hosting a public forum on July 31st at 6 p.m. at The Farm Table to discuss the future of regionalization between the towns with community members.

BERNARDSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- The towns of Bernardston and Leyden are exploring how to best and most efficiently share services after receiving a $75,000 grant earlier this year. The Regional Advisory Committee is hosting a public forum on July 31st at 6 p.m. at The Farm Table to discuss....

07/18/2025

MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- In January of this year, Montague was awarded funding through the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program to either build an addition to the Carnegie Library or build a new library at 38 Avenue A, a project that has been in the works for over 100 years according to the Montague Public Libraries…...

MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- In January of this year, Montague was awarded funding through the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program to either build an addition to the Carnegie Library or build a new library at 38 Avenue A, a project that has been in the works for over 100 years...

07/18/2025

AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Amherst Regional Middle School guidance counselor Delinda D***s will be reinstated after appealing her 2023 termination following a misgendering accusation. Superintendent Dr. E Xiomara Herman, who came into her position after the termination of D***s, issued a statement asking the community to “hold space for understanding, not division” in this time and to move forward with “accountability and care.” ...

AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Amherst Regional Middle School guidance counselor Delinda D***s will be reinstated after appealing her 2023 termination following a misgendering accusation. Superintendent Dr. E Xiomara Herman, who came into her position after the termination of D***s, issued a s...

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