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The Hidden Massachusetts Town Where Renters Are Living Large For Under $900 A Month

Your rent check could be a lot smaller if you’d just drive about an hour and a half west of Boston. Athol, Massachusetts has been quietly sitting in Worcester County, waiting for people to notice that living here doesn’t require selling a kidney. Let’s start with the basics,...

Athol, MA · 10d
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ALERT: Water main break in Brattleboro

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - The department of public works is attempting to fix a water main break on High Street Tuesday morning. The incident is near the entrance to High-Grove parking lot. Motorists are asked to avoid the area while work crews address the issue. Residents in the immediate area...

Brattleboro, VT · 1d
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Aisling Mountain Farm Owners Say Town Scrutiny Has Damaged Business

ADAMS, Mass. — What began as a dispute between neighboring property owners has escalated into a prolonged conflict spanning multiple town boards and departments, leading Aisling Mountain Farm's operators to question whether some officials have overstepped their authority. Farm owner Kathryn Foley purchased the 22-acre property at 185 West...

Adams, MA · 3d
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Washington County bridge closures re-route residents

SALEM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Two Washington County bridges have closed in the past two days, forcing residents to find new ways to get around the area. Sue Clary is the Salem Town Supervisor, where the Eagleville Covered Bridge is closed until further notice. Clary said the bridge has a special meaning to those in the […]

Washington County, NY · 5d

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Berkshire Residents Can Bring Their Waste To Cheshire For One Day Only This Week

Got hazardous waste lurking in the garage. Northern Berkshire's first Zero Waste Day takes it off your hands Nov. 14 in Cheshire, free, 9 to noon.

Cheshire, MA · 2d

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Three candidates launch Selectboard campaigns

BRATTLEBORO-Three candidates are throwing their hats in the ring for Selectboard at Annual Town Election on March 2, 2027. Ruth Houle, a first-time candidate for the Brattleboro Selectboard, is seeking the three-year seat being vacated by Peter Case, who is not seeking re-election. Incumbent Isaac Evans-Frantz and first-time candidate Ed...

Brattleboro, VT · 20h

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Rockingham considers new healthcare provider for 1 Hospital Court

ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – Just three minutes into the Tuesday, Nov. 3, Rockingham Selectboard meeting, Marty Gallagher, administrator of Greater Rockingham Area Services, shared some encouraging news. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining the buildings and grounds at 1 Hospital Court, the old hospital, and Gallagher said they had been looking for a tenant to occupy the space left vacant with the departure of North Star Health.

Town Of Rockingham, VT · 2d

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Greenwich Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade

It's the holiday season, and that means it's time for the Greenwich Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade!. This is the 14th annual edition of this one-of-a-kind event, where local residents decorate their tractors with holiday cheer and parade them through the streets of Greenwich, NY. Around 10,000 people come every year...

Greenwich, NY · 2d

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‘The Simpsons’ writer kicks off 2028 presidential bid in, where else, Springfield

This story was originally produced by the Valley News. NHPR is republishing it in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative. “The Simpsons” writer and producer Dan Greaney launched his 2028 Republican presidential campaign in New Hampshire this week at the Springfield Memorial Building, where a lone local greeted him.

Springfield, VT · 4d

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Ludlow hears status, next steps for Jewell Brook dam sites

LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow Selectboard on Nov. 2 heard a presentation from Charles Johnston, of consulting engineering firm DuBois and King, regarding the four Jewell Brook dam sites (numbered 1, 2, 3, and 5, skipping No. 4), a perennial topic of concern, particularly since the Great Flood of 2023 which did significant damage to Ludlow and the surrounding region. While the dams held during that flood, they have generated concern in the time since due to their age and potential for significant damage and loss of life should they fail.

Ludlow, VT · 2d

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Mount Holly School ranks among top 8 in Vermont

MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – At a time when Vermont’s education system faces intense scrutiny over costs, student outcomes, and the future of small schools, new national school rankings offer an important reminder: Some of Vermont’s highest-performing elementary schools are located in its smallest rural communities. According to...

Vermont · 1d

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2026 Kurn Hattin Annual Meeting defined by momentum and transition

WESTMINSTER, Vt. – On Sept. 23, Kurn Hattin Home and School for Children held its Annual Meeting of Trustees and Incorporators. On the heels of historic momentum and strategic transition for the residential and academic community, the board elected five new incorporators to three-year terms: Jahyde Bullard, of Pittsfield, Mass.; Deb Hamel Gay, of Hernando, Fla.; Bruce Maysilles, of Advance, N.C.; Heidi Schwieger, of Keene, N.H.; and Cynthia Staniszewski, of Swarthmore, Pa.

Westminster, VT · 1d

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Hudson Ranney ’29 elected High Bailiff

Hudson Ranney ’29 has been passionate about politics for as long as he can remember. At just three years old, Ranney memorized all the presidents of the United States from a set of flashcards. As a Vermont native, Ranney had the formative experience of attending a Bernie Sanders rally in 2016, where he met David Zuckerman, who was running for lieutenant governor at the time. Eight years later, in a full-circle moment, Ranney had the opportunity to work on Zuckerman's campaign. Most recently, Ranney was elected High Bailiff of Windsor County, Vermont.

Windsor County, VT · 1d

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Southwestern Vermont Chamber celebrates community leaders at 4th annual Heart of The Shires event

VermontBiz The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce brought together nonprofit leaders, volunteers, business owners, and community partners on Thursday evening for its 4th Annual Heart of The Shires celebration, recognizing three individuals and organizations whose leadership, service, and commitment continue to strengthen Southwestern Vermont. Held November 5 at the Bennington...

Bennington, VT · 1d

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Rutland County needs 5,000 new homes by 2040, planners say

As the need for housing grows, the Rutland Regional Planning Commission says one-third of the county’s households struggle to afford basic needs after paying for housing.

Rutland County, VT · 21h

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Prop. 4: appropriate and necessary - and the work must continue

BRATTLEBORO-The midterm election brought significant results towards the possibility of a more safe, equitable, and humane society. Vermont overwhelmingly voted in favor of Proposal 4, an equal rights amendment to the state constitution, and will now join 30 other states in the union in reasserting the inherent rights of all who live in our state.

Brattleboro, VT · 20h

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New York Announces $2.4 Million For Diversion Programs Addressing Behavioral Health Needs

The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced that $2.4 million was awarded to help four counties divert individuals with behavioral health issues from the criminal justice system by connecting them with timely treatment and services. The funding will help three non-profit service providers offer community-based diversion programs...

New York · 2d

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New southern Vermont initiative targets healthcare needs

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – This year, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) will partner with employers and local training providers to create a new Southern Vermont LNA Hub. The hub was launched with funding from Vermont’s Rural Health Transformation Program, which aims to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce network. This initiative will support training and recruitment for licensed nursing assistants (LNA), who are key to frontline healthcare delivery. The hub will make investments to improve training options and outcomes, including low-cost and no-cost training and job readiness support for LNA trainees.

Brattleboro, VT · 1d

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What's closed and what's open on Veterans Day today?

Here's a look at what's open and what's closed on Veterans Day today in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts · 8h

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Middleboro orders stinking recycling plant to stop work

MIDDLEBORO — The town is taking a stand against the stink. The Middleboro Health Department sent a cease and desist letter to A-Plus Waste & Recycling Services on Nov. 3 following a Select Board executive session. The letter ordered the recycling plant to stop taking in new organic material and remove all compost by Nov. 10.

Middleborough, MA · 1d