Drabiuk voted in as new member of Huntington Board of Selectmen
HUNTINGTON — At the May 9 annual town election, a total of 203 votes were cast for 13 positions and one ballot question.
Chester on Track draws thousands of visitors
CHESTER — Over the course of a beautiful spring day, 3,000 visitors enjoyed the many old and new sights and sounds in the historic factory village of Chester during Chester on Track.
Hilltown service providers share resources
HUNTINGTON — Several dozen Hilltown service providers gathered in Stanton Hall on April 30 to share information and look for ways to work together in the face of funding cuts and rising costs.
Fenton stages bid for District 8 seat on Governor’s Council
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield City Councilor Michael Fenton has announced that he will run against incumbent Tara Jacobs to represent Western Massachusetts on the Governor’s Council.
Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping environmental bond bill
The Massachusetts Senate recently voted 36-3 in favor of a $3.64 billion bill to address climate change, protect the state’s natural resources and make much needed infrastructure improvements across the state, including in Western Massachusetts.
DCR acquires 218 acres in Blandford
BLANDFORD — The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation announced on Feb. 25 the acquisition of 218 acres of forested land in the town of Blandford, which will now be permanently protected.