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Driver is crash that killed four Greenfield residents formally chargedThe driver of the bus involved in Friday’s deadly ...
06/01/2026

Driver is crash that killed four Greenfield residents formally charged

The driver of the bus involved in Friday’s deadly Interstate 95 crash in Virginia has now been charged. Virginia State Police say 48-year-old Jing S. D**g faces two counts of involuntary manslaughter after the crash that killed five people, including four members of a Greenfield family. Investigators say the bus failed to slow for traffic approaching a work zone. Meanwhile, a fundraiser for the Doncev family has already surpassed its goal as the Greenfield community continues to mourn the loss.

The driver of the bus involved in Friday’s deadly Interstate 95 crash in Virginia has now been charged. Virginia State Police say 48-year-old Jing S. D**g faces two counts of involuntary manslaughter after the crash that killed five people, including four members of a Greenfield family. Investigat...

Accident at Rt 202, 122 intersectionORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Sunday afternoon, a two vehicle accident occur...
06/01/2026

Accident at Rt 202, 122 intersection

ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Sunday afternoon, a two vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Route 202 and 122 in Orange. State Police, Orange Police and Fire departments responded to the scene, working quickly to clear the roadway. No injuries were reported.

ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Sunday afternoon, a two vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Route 202 and 122 in Orange. State Police, Orange Police and Fire departments responded to the scene, working quickly to clear the roadway. No injuries were reported.

43 Franklin County farms receive grantsGREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Franklin County is home to 43 of the 128 f...
06/01/2026

43 Franklin County farms receive grants

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Franklin County is home to 43 of the 128 farms that were awarded grants totaling $270,000 through the Grinspoon Foundation. Over the past twelve years, the Grinspoon Foundation has awarded over $2 million to local farms and organizations in an effort to strengthen the regional food system.

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Franklin County is home to 43 of the 128 farms that were awarded grants totaling $270,000 through the Grinspoon Foundation. Over the past twelve years, the Grinspoon Foundation has awarded over $2 million to local farms and organizations in an effort to stren...

Athol emergency responders make heroic save after tree injuryATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Last month emergency resp...
06/01/2026

Athol emergency responders make heroic save after tree injury

ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Last month emergency responders were dispatched to a logging accident in Athol, where the patient was LifeFlighted after being injured while in a tree. The emergency responders from the police and fire departments were honored at a recent Selectboard meeting for their heroic efforts.

ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Last month emergency responders were dispatched to a logging accident in Athol, where the patient was LifeFlighted after being injured while in a tree. The emergency responders from the police and fire departments were honored at a recent Selectboard meeting for t...

GCC expands HVAC program with new grantGREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield Community College has received ...
06/01/2026

GCC expands HVAC program with new grant

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield Community College has received an $810,000 grant to expand their HVAC program. The funds come through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and will support the training of 40 students.

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield Community College has received an $810,000 grant to expand their HVAC program. The funds come through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and will support the training of 40 students.

Greenfield Mayor makes statement after tragic accident in VirginiaGREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Mayor Ginny Des...
06/01/2026

Greenfield Mayor makes statement after tragic accident in Virginia

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Mayor Ginny Desorgher issued a statement expressing sympathy and support in response to the devastating multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia, early Friday morning, which claimed the lives of five individuals. The Mayor also called on the community to show “compassion, kindness, and unity” in the coming days and months.

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Mayor Ginny Desorgher issued a statement expressing sympathy and support in response to the devastating multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia, early Friday morning, which claimed the lives of five individuals. The Mayor also called...

REPORT: four Greenfield residents killed in bus accident according to Virginia State PoliceSTAFFORD COUNTY, VA (FRANKLIN...
05/29/2026

REPORT: four Greenfield residents killed in bus accident according to Virginia State Police

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Reports out of Virginia say that four Greenfield residents were among the five victims of an accident early Friday involving a charter bus and six other vehicles. The crash occurred at about 2:35 a.m. Friday on Interstate 95 South in northern Virginia. According to Virginia State Police, a 45-year-old man, a 44-year-old woman, a 13-year-old girl, and a 7-year-old boy, all from Greenfield, were in an SUV that caught fire in the crash....

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) -- Reports out of Virginia say that four Greenfield residents were among the five victims of an accident early Friday involving a charter bus and six other vehicles. The crash occurred at about 2:35 a.m. Friday on Interstate 95 South in northern Virginia. Ac...

Greenfield under water restrictionsGREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield Mayor Desorgher has declared a Stat...
05/29/2026

Greenfield under water restrictions

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield Mayor Desorgher has declared a State of Water Supply Conservation due to ongoing drought conditions in the region. Among other conservation recommendations, outdoor watering with odd-numbered addresses is restricted to odd-numbered days, and even-numbered addressed should use even-numbered days for their outdor watering. Violations carry a $50 fine for the first offense, and $100 for each subsequent offense.

GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield Mayor Desorgher has declared a State of Water Supply Conservation due to ongoing drought conditions in the region. Among other conservation recommendations, outdoor watering with odd-numbered addresses is restricted to odd-numbered days, and even-n...

Dragon Brook Bridge repairs coming to public hearingSHELBURNE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Shelburne Selectboard is h...
05/29/2026

Dragon Brook Bridge repairs coming to public hearing

SHELBURNE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Shelburne Selectboard is holding a public hearing on Monday, June 1st at 6:15 p.m. for the proposed public safety improvements in the Dragon Brook Bridge replacement project. The $382,000 project is funded by the Grant Central Small Bridge program and work is set to begin this June and completed by November.

SHELBURNE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Shelburne Selectboard is holding a public hearing on Monday, June 1st at 6:15 p.m. for the proposed public safety improvements in the Dragon Brook Bridge replacement project. The $382,000 project is funded by the Grant Central Small Bridge program and work...

Leverett to explore future of Field BuildingThe Leverett Historical Commission will be discussing next steps for Leveret...
05/29/2026

Leverett to explore future of Field Building

The Leverett Historical Commission will be discussing next steps for Leverett Center’s Field Building at their upcoming June 8th meeting....

The Leverett Historical Commission will be discussing next steps for Leverett Center’s Field Building at their upcoming June 8th meeting.

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