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GOSHEN — Though Saturday’s town election ballot is largely uncontested, voters will choose between write-in candidates Charles Amo and Keith Wright to fill the Select Board seat being vacated by Kristine Bissell, who is not seeking reelection. Amo, who has been active in town government for 23 years serving on the Conservation Commission and currently […]

WILLIAMSBURG — Residents approved all but one article at Monday’s annual Town Meeting, including a $10.4 million budget and adopting the state’s Specialized Stretch Energy Code, but rejected a proposal to increase property setbacks from 4 feet to 15 feet. Supporters of the stretch code measure, which passed 125-103, said the changes would have little […]

WILLIAMSBURG — Voters will consider a balanced budget of $10.4 million on Monday evening during annual Town Meeting, set to begin at 6 p.m. in the Anne T. Dunphy School, 1 Petticoat Hill Road. The proposed budget is a 4% increase compared to the current FY26 budget of $10.05 million. This increase is predominantly being […]

Concerns arise as Baystate Blasting Inc. proposes a new silo for storing explosive materials in Whately's Aquifer Protection District.

Deerfield residents reject overrides and elect Alison Wilson-Pierce to School Committee.

SOUTH HADLEY — After months of fiscal challenges that included the possibility of steep cuts to schools and town departments that didn’t materialize this year, residents at annual Town Meeting this week found at least one reason to clap. Voters on Wednesday approved a $75,000 increase in funding for the library, money that will enable […]

GRANBY — As voters head to the polls Monday to choose between Jeff Lawson and Ro Rosen for a seat on the Select Board, both candidates say Granby faces significant challenges in the coming years, including financial pressures, the possibility of a Proposition 2½ override and improving communication between town officials and residents under a […]

GOSHEN — Residents at Saturday’s annual Town Meeting in Goshen will consider a balanced $4.2 million fiscal year 2027 budget, up 3.2% from the current fiscal year’s funding of $4 million. Most of the proposed of the articles are routine housekeeping, with a few exceptions, according to Town Moderator Steve Estelle, who led an informational […]

CHESTERFIELD — Residents approved every article at Monday’s annual Town Meeting, paving the way for discussions of what next year’s tax levy will be as the town approved a balanced $5.3 million budget. The budget, featuring a 4% increase of funding in fiscal year 2027 compared to the current year, covers increased education and health […]

Residents of Deerfield vote down overrides for senior center relocation and South County EMS budget increase. Green energy articles see mixed results.

Shutesbury voters approve borrowing $800,000 for a new fire engine and adopting a clicker-based voting system for Town Meetings.

Deerfield voters to consider overrides, citizen's petitions and becoming a Climate Leader Community at Annual Town Meeting.