Charlemont News

Despite the lack of snow throughout most of the Pioneer Valley, Berkshire East in Charlemont has 75 percent of its trails open for business.

In what seemed like a whirlwind tour, Congressman Richard Neal made his rounds Thursday as he positioned himself to assume representation of several towns in Franklin County following a recent congressional redistricting.

The state Board of Certification of Operators of Drinking Water Facilities announced Tuesday that it has disciplined John Glaze, of Westfield , for filing false statements on a license renewal.

It has been a whirlwind four years for Heath native Sarah Banks Hartshorne. The 24-year-old model, actress and standup comedian, who graduated from The Academy at Charlemont, and not long after became a contestant on "America's Next Top Model Cycle 9," is about to graduate from college with a degree in theater.

A teacher with extensive experience in theater and dance at a private school in eastern Massachusetts will begin as head of school at the Academy at Charlemont July 1. Mark Efinger, who is serving as the program manager for acting and directing at Phillips Academy in Andover, was recently named head of school by the board of trustees, becoming the ... (more)