Allard challenges Fattman for seat in state Senate
Worcester and Hampden State Senator Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) is up for reelection this year, running in the Nov. 5 election against challenger Anthony Allard, a Democrat from Monson.
Activist launches bid for U.S. House seat held by Neal for 36 years
Attorney, activist, mother — Nadia Milleron has many titles, but is hoping to add a new one in November: U.S. representative.
Opacum Land Trust chosen as 2024 TerraCorps service site
BRIMFIELD — The Opacum Land Trust, a regional land conservation group, has been selected as a 2024 TerraCorps service site.
Residents give preferences for future of Warren at workshop
WARREN — Warren is in the process of creating a new Master Plan, a document that will guide the town’s decisions and growth over the next five to seven years.
Western Mass. senators push priorities in budget debate
Following a vigorous May 23 debate session, the nearly $60 billion budget reached unanimous approval by the Massachusetts state Senate. Members adopted more than 400 of the 1,100 amendments filed, resulting in close to $90 million of additional spending with Western Massachusetts lawmakers maintaining the regions stake in funding.
Senate introduces bill for universal free community college
On May 6, state Senate leaders revealed a new proposal for tuition-free, universal community college for all Massachusetts residents, dubbed MassEducate.