Ashfield News

People were forced underground as a tornado warning was issued for areas along and to the south of the Route 2 corridor Wednesday evening.

Nearly 40 years after its first release, "Root Hog or Die," the Franklin County documentary film on the last of the old time horse farmers in Western Massachusetts, re-appears on the big screen in Shelburne Falls.

Perfect opportunity to operate a home based business, live in a meticulously maintained home and views of Ashfield Lake.

Charming log home sited on a picturesque 5 acre setting with seasonal views and a beautiful yard.

Annual town meeting voters Wednesday night approved the town's requested $1.59 million operating budget and also voted the Mohawk Trail Regional School District's full $1.8 million assessment request.

If all spending requests are approved at Wednesday night's annual town meeting, residents could see a net increase of $58 on each $100,000 worth of property value, according to the Finance Committee.

The Board of Selectmen appointed Kathleen Theoharides to a one-year term as an associate member of the Conservation Commission during its April 23 meeting.