In western Massachusetts, a three-way mayoral race is in its final weeks, with candidates polishing their pitches before Nov. 4. Those stances could be heard at a forum Monday night. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos reports.

Even with declining populations and construction in the works, Western Massachusetts still needs thousands of units to close the region’s housing gap in the years ahead. A new report brings the shortage into focus and highlights issues like rising home prices and rents. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos reports.

In West Springfield, Massachusetts, a town council member is challenging the incumbent mayor seeking a third term. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos reports.

Vermont’s Republican governor is calling for a Republican state senator to resign.

Cannabis education workshops are planned at Vermont State University Johnson in early December.

The Vermont Attorney General has reached a settlement with Angi over marketing practices.

A federal building in Williston, Vermont, was vandalized over the weekend

The Pride Center of Vermont has paused operations indefinitely due to funding challenges.

Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, in her first term, began a conversation by discussing downtown construction impact on tourism and tourism revenue.

Designs for a potential passenger rail stop in Western Massachusetts are taking shape. So is opposition to the location that MassDOT and designers have picked. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos reports.