Madison Schofield

Massachusetts

Reporter at The Enterprise News

avid book reader, camping enthusiast, and reporter for the Greenfield Recorder

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Articles

Legislators, residents speak to fiscal issues facing rural schools

2 days ago | gazettenet.com | Madison Schofield

E-Edition Advertise Newsletters Subscribe Home News Opinion Sports Business Arts & Life Obituaries Classifieds Calendar Puzzles Sen. Jo Comerford and Rep. Natalie Blais welcomed representatives from school districts across western Massachusetts to speak to state legislators on the unique challenges rural communities face in funding education.
New emergency management director appointed in Colrain

2 days ago | recorder.com | Madison Schofield

COLRAIN — Nina Martin-Anzuoni has been appointed as Colrain’s new emergency management director. The Selectboard appointed Martin-Anzuoni to the role Tuesday for a one-year term, replacing Jim Lyons, who did not seek reappointment. Martin-Anzuoni said she is excited for the opportunity to put her experience in emergency management to use.
Traffic impacts of proposed Sunderland Dollar General reviewed

2 days ago | recorder.com | Madison Schofield

SUNDERLAND — After a two-hour discussion on potential traffic impacts, the Zoning Board of Appeals agreed to continue the public hearing on a proposed Dollar General on Route 116 to Aug. 27.
Hawley voters remedy winter road maintenance spending

3 days ago | recorder.com | Madison Schofield

HAWLEY — Voters determined on the floor of Special Town Meeting Monday night that the best way to address an overspent Highway Department budget would be to rearrange some line items and transfer an additional $16,000 from the town’s free cash and General Stabilization Fund.
After 36 years with department, Montague police chief to retire

3 days ago | recorder.com | Madison Schofield

MONTAGUE — After 36 years with the Montague Police Department, including seven years at the helm, Chief Christopher Williams is retiring. Williams, 57, plans to leave the department in December when his contract ends, or possibly sooner if the town can hire a replacement before then. “It’s just time to move on and give somebody else the opportunity to be chief and serve the town and the citizens,” Williams said.
Ashfield, Shelburne awarded $30K for clean energy project planning

4 days ago | recorder.com | Madison Schofield

E-Edition Advertise Newsletters Subscribe Home News Opinion Sports Business Arts & Life Obituaries Classifieds Calendar Puzzles According to the state Department of Energy Resources, Shelburne plans to use a $15,000 grant to conduct an energy resiliency study on behalf of Shelburne and Buckland for the shared Police Station.
‘Our schools must reject stereotypes’: Comerford, local residents continue push to end Indigenous mascots

5 days ago | atholdailynews.com | Madison Schofield

E-Edition Advertise Newsletters Subscribe Home News Opinion Sports Police Logs Arts & Life Obituaries Classifieds Calendar Puzzles BOSTON — Franklin County residents had their voices heard on Beacon Hill this week, telling legislators that Indigenous-themed mascots should not be allowed in Massachusetts public schools. Residents, including state Sen. Jo Comerford, testified in front of the Joint Committee on Education Tuesday on behalf of S.312, “An act prohibiting the use of Native American...
Clesson Brook Watershed open house to detail Buckland’s climate resilience planning

5 days ago | recorder.com | Madison Schofield

E-Edition Advertise Newsletters Subscribe Home News Opinion Sports Business Arts & Life Obituaries Classifieds Calendar Puzzles Clesson Brook in Buckland flows beneath a decommissioned bridge along Route 112.
Former judge next Charlemont Forum speaker

5 days ago | recorder.com | Madison Schofield

David S. Tatel, a former U.S. Court of Appeals judge who has been blind for the past 50 years, will speak during the Charlemont Forum’s next program on Thursday, June 26. His talk is called “Vision: One Man’s Journey with Blindness and Justice.” CHARLEMONT — The Charlemont Forum’s 2025 speaker series will continue Thursday, June 26, with a presentation by David S. Tatel, a former U.S. Court of Appeals judge.
Ashfield FilmFest adds new prize in 17th year

5 days ago | recorder.com | Madison Schofield

ASHFIELD — The organizers of the 17th annual Ashfield FilmFest have a new challenge for filmmakers in western Massachusetts, and a $1,000 prize for the filmmaker who best meets it. This year’s event, set for Sept. 19 and Sept. 20, will feature a special contest category.