Creative minds in Franklin County have something special to look forward to this February. The Roundhouse Craft Club is inviting teens and adults to gather for a friendly, hands-on crafting session designed to spark ideas, build skills, and prepare participants for future entries in the Franklin County [...]
Tucked into the hills of Charlemont, The Perch at Hinata Retreat is more than just a place to eat—it’s a spot where great food and beautiful mountain views come together. Open Tuesday through Saturday starting at 4 p.m., this adults-only (18+) restaurant, bar, and lounge is the perfect place to slow down, enjoy thoughtfully prepared dishes, [...]
Women’s Way of United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region is once again bringing the community together for Supper for Six 2026, an annual food drive that helps ensure local families have nutritious meals during February school vacation. By donating non-perishable food or making a financial contribution, community members can make a [...]
Greenfield’s 104th Annual Winter Carnival returns February 6–8, 2026, turning the downtown and surrounding areas into a compact, family‑friendly winter festival with something for nearly every age group. While the event is rooted in long‑standing tradition, this year’s schedule mixes classic winter‑themed contests with newer, [...]
Set in a distant future, WALL-E follows a small, solar-powered robot left behind on an abandoned Earth. What begins [...]
Downtown Northampton’s 15th Annual Ice Art Festival on Saturday, January 31, 2026 is shaping up to be its biggest and most engaging year yet, with more sculptures, more locations, and a full day of live carving.
This year’s Ice Art Festival will feature 17 frozen art locations spread throughout downtown, making [...]
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, local skiers, snowboarders, and community supporters will head to Berkshire East Mountain Resort in Charlemont for the annual Ski United fundraiser benefiting the United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire [...]
766 Tea Street, Charlemont, MA 01339
Charming Antique Cape set on 1 open acre, offering plenty of space for gardening and outdoor enjoyment. Inside, enjoy a spacious layout featuring a large kitchen open to the dining area, a cozy living room with a fireplace and built-ins, and wood and tile [...]
Here’s What’s Ahead in Real Estate for 2026
As the calendar turns and we step into 2026, I want to extend warm wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.
Looking back, 2025 was a solid year for real estate in the Pioneer Valley Region of Western Massachusetts. We continued to see strong interest from both local and out-of-state [...]
The Senior Center in Shelburne Falls is a lively regional hub where older adults from Ashfield, Buckland, and Shelburne come together for connection, support, and fun in the heart of downtown. Housed on the first floor of the historic Masonic Lodge at 7 Main Street, it blends essential services with a welcoming, small-town atmosphere that [...]
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