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Cummington Fair opens gates for 156th run
It is all good fun in calling themselves “one of the best little fairs in the country.”. “It is a friendly competition,” said Albert Judd, president of the board of directors of the Hillside Agricultural Society, organizers of the annual Cummington Fair since 1869. If you purchase a...
Temescal Facing Eviction From North Adams Plant
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Two years ago Temescal Wellness cut the ribbon on a $21 million cannabis cultivation facility on Curran Highway with much fanfare. Now the property owners are trying to evict the business for nonpayment of rent. The Berkshire Eagle on Thursday reported the lawsuit filed in...
Board signs off on trail rebuild bid
WILMINGTON - During their meeting on Tuesday, August 20, the Wilmington Selectboard approved a bid from Saladino Property Management for the Hoot, Toot, and Whistle Trail Improvement Project in the amount of $276,479.15. They also approved new pay rates for Wilmington police officers. Support local journalism. Access to our full...
With estimated $8.5M price tag, Deerfield takes second run at 1888 Building restoration
DEERFIELD — With a request for $3.8 million in Community Preservation Act funding on the table, the town made its pitch for the renovation of the 1888 Building to the Community Preservation Committee on Aug. 14. Led by Select Board Chair Tim Hilchey and Planning and Economic Development Coordinator...
Desorgher provides update on water main replacement project
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield Mayor Ginny Desorgher has provided an update on the downtown water main replacement project. Desorgher said it is a somewhat difficult endeavor, especially considering the age of what’s currently there. “The infrastructure is almost 105 years old,” said Desorgher. “We are...
Final Phase of Williamstown's Cable Mills Set to Break Ground
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Three years after it received the final permitting, the third and final phase of the Cable Mills housing complex is on track to break ground later this year. "The construction fence just went up and we are scheduled to start before the end of the year,"...
North Adams Councilor Kayaking for Hoosic River Revival
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A city councilor is paddling his way up the Hoosic River to raise funds for the Hoosic River Revival. Andrew Fitch took the waters on Tuesday for his third annual long-distance summer vacation adventure and fundraiser. Last year, he walked 75 miles over five days between North Canaan, Conn., and Stamford, Vt..
Hoosac Valley Looks to Vote Budget Next Month
CHESHIRE, Mass. — A tentative date of Sept. 30 has been set for a districtwide vote on the Hoosac Valley Regional School District's fiscal 2025 budget. The School Committee on Monday will schedule the vote on Monday and decide whether to resubmit the budget that failed in Cheshire. Cheshire...
End of Summer Celebration in Williamstown
Williamstown— The town of Williamstown invites the public to join in on an End of Summer Celebration on Spring & Water Streets. On Friday, August 23rd from 5-7pm. Some businesses will have extended hours and many will host special events. Collect stamps from each of the participating businesses in...
Anhalt named Chief of Staff in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield Mayor Ginny Desorgher has announced the hiring of Erin Anhalt as the city’s new Chief of Staff, replacing Keith Barnicle. Barnicle resigned in mid-July. Anhalt is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and moved around the country as a...
Williamstown Planning Board Again Takes Up Short-Term Rentals
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Planning Board on Tuesday discussed a bylaw proposal that might be ready for May's annual town meeting after bouncing back and forth between the Planning Board and Select Board the last couple of years. But one board member said the regulation needs a lot more...
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