For nearly five decades, DIAL/SELF Youth and Community Services has worked to make sure young people in Western Massachusetts have access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to build independent and fulfilling lives. Founded in 1977 by a local doctor and community members concerned about the lack of services available to [...]

Baker's Country Store is open for business and offered for sale complete with the building, established business, plus all inventory and equipment included. It has outstanding visibility, easy access and high traffic on Route 116 in [...]

Film lovers and members of the local community will have two opportunities to gather for an evening of movies, conversation and celebration when the 18th Annual Ashfield FilmFest returns to Ashfield Town Hall on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19. The annual festival brings together filmmakers, film enthusiasts and the wider [...]

For this week’s Featured Friday, we’re highlighting The Blue Rock Restaurant & Bar, a casual fine dining restaurant in the heart of Shelburne Falls. Located at 1 Ashfield Street, The Blue Rock overlooks the Deerfield River and offers views of the iconic Bridge of Flowers, making it a memorable spot to enjoy a meal while visiting the [...]

September 10–13, 2026 | Franklin County Fairgrounds, Greenfield, Massachusetts

Every September, the Franklin County Fair brings together agriculture, entertainment, local traditions, and family fun in Greenfield, Massachusetts. This year, the fair celebrates its [...]

If you’re looking for a reason to visit Shelburne Falls, the Glacial Potholes are it: a one-of-a-kind geological spectacle tucked into the heart of this charming western Massachusetts village. Just steps from the famous Bridge of Flowers and a short stroll from downtown shops and cafés, the potholes offer a quick, fascinating stop that [...]

As summer begins to give way to fall, there's no better place to enjoy the season than Sunflower Sunday at Apex Orchards in Shelburne, Massachusetts.

On Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the orchard will come alive with vibrant sunflower fields, pick-your-own fruit, local artisans, live music, delicious food, and [...]

Experience easy village living in this beautiful first-floor condominium in the heart of picturesque Shelburne Falls, one of Massachusetts' most desirable places to live. (...)

If you own a home in Western Massachusetts or you are thinking about buying one, property taxes are an important part of the equation. But many homeowners and buyers aren't exactly sure how property taxes are calculated, why assessed values change, or why two similarly priced homes in neighboring towns can have very different tax bills.

With 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts, property taxes are very local. Here in Western Massachusetts, tax rates can vary considerably from one community to another.

So, how does it all work?

For more than a century and a half, families have gathered in the hills of Hampshire County for one of New England's most beloved agricultural fairs. From August 27–30, 2026, the 158th Cummington Fair returns with four days of livestock shows, thrilling competitions, live music, family entertainment, delicious fair food, and timeless [...]