MONTAGUE As the Montague Police Department looks to leave the state’s Civil Service municipal employee hiring program, chiefs from surrounding Franklin County and North Quabbin municipalities are echoing what a positive change exiting the program.
NORTHAMPTON Jury selection was held and a civil trial began in Hampshire Superior Court on Monday for the case involving Greenfield and a former police officer who claims he was discriminated against because of his race.Former Greenfield Police.
GREENFIELD The Ways and Means Committee has forwarded unanimous positive recommendations to the full City Council for all but two capital budget requests.Of the nearly 30 capital requests presented by department heads to the Ways and Means Committee.
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin will host flag raising ceremonies in Athol and Greenfield on Friday to recognize the start of Child Abuse Awareness Month.The first ceremony will take place at the Athol Public.
GREENFIELD With a special permit in hand and a provisional license application approved by the state Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), plans are moving forward for the proposed retail marijuana dispensary in the Main Street space formerly occupied.