Northwestern DA Confirms Investigation Into Fatal Orange Skydiving Fall

A skydiving accident at an Orange jump site drew national and international news attention this week. A Boston man died in a fall during a jump on Sunday, July 12, according to the Northwestern District Attorney's Office, as reported by WCVB in a story headlined "Boston man dies in week…

Greenfield Cultural Council Awards More Than $23,000 in Grants

Greenfield Cultural Council awards more than $23,000 to local artists and scholars this year. The town-appointed Local Cultural Council, which channels Massachusetts Cultural Council funding into community grants, confirmed the awards in a town announcement covering the period through J…

Greenfield Cultural Council Awards More Than $23,000 in Grants

Greenfield Cultural Council awards more than $23,000 to local artists and scholars this year. The town-appointed Local Cultural Council, which channels Massachusetts Cultural Council funding into community grants, confirmed the awards in a town announcement covering the period through J…

Deerfield Planning Board Approves Final ADU Bylaw Draft, Sets August Public Hearing

Deerfield Planning Board votes 7-0 to finalize accessory dwelling unit zoning bylaw draft.

Shutesbury Planning Board re-elects chair, creates vice chair position in fiscal-year reorganization

Shutesbury Planning Board reorganizes, endorses a Wendell Road lot split, and recommends two new associate members.

Conway Boards Approve $18,161 in Year-End Transfers Before State Deadline

Conway boards approve $18,161 in end-of-year transfers to close fiscal year 2026.

Whately Boards Approve $12,897 Emergency Library Roof Repair from Reserve Fund

Whately and Sunderland boards vote to cover a $12,897 emergency library roof repair.

Council Commits $25,000 to Begin Poets Seat Tower Repairs

Greenfield City Council commits $25,000 to begin repairs on the landmark Poets Seat Tower. The council's vote sets in motion planning for the historic structure's rehabilitation, while the Economic Development Committee separately discussed eliminating citywide parking requirements and …

DA Confirms Fatal Skydiving Accident at Orange's Jumptown

Boston-area man dies in weekend skydiving accident at Orange's Jumptown Skydiving. The man, identified by Diya TV as a 28-year-old software engineer who had recently earned his skydiving license, fell during a parachute jump Sunday, July 12, and the Northwestern District Attorney's Offi…

DA Confirms Fatal Skydiving Accident at Orange's Jumptown

Boston-area man dies in weekend skydiving accident at Orange's Jumptown Skydiving. The man, identified by Diya TV as a 28-year-old software engineer who had recently earned his skydiving license, fell during a parachute jump Sunday, July 12, and the Northwestern District Attorney's Offi…