Fred Beddall News Today

Concerns with Tasty Top development plan The proposed Tasty Top development in Easthampton is something fortunately rare in our Valley -- a greenfield development of over 30 acres. This open and agricultural landscape was designated as a Critical...

GREENFIELD — A Franklin County Superior Court judge has taken arguments under advisement following a hearing seeking to appeal the special permits for three solar arrays that were approved for Pine Meadow Road in Northfield.Judge Karen Goodwin said...

TURNERS FALLS — Dozens filled Peskeomskut Park to enjoy live music and heed environmental messages during Saturday’s second annual “Honoring the Land” rally, the fresh air and mild temperature a reminder of what climate activists are fighting to...

TURNERS FALLS — Organizers of the second annual “Honoring the Land” event seek to build upon their tradition of advocacy opposing large-scale solar projects that destroy forested areas, while widening their focus to address FirstLight Hydro Generating...

This time of year we farmers should be excused from attending planning board meetings or even reading the Gazette. When we do happen to catch a headline, such as “Dual use farm solar planned for N. Hadley” (Gazette, May 21) some of us have to wipe the...