Greenfield's school finance subcommittee flags a possible double payment for internet service between G-SET and Comcast. Member Childs chaired the roll-call-only session, joined by Member Goodwin and Member Webb, who unanimously approved July 28 minutes 3-0.
New statewide graduation requirements for Massachusetts public schools remain years from taking effect, Franklin County Now reported Monday. The outlet's story, headlined "Graduation requirements remain work in progress," said state education officials are still refining the K-12 standa…
This week's obituary notices for Greenfield, Massachusetts, covering July 27 through August 2, 2026, include one entry: Arsenault, Dorothy "Dolly," age 82, who died Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Her funeral arrangements are being handled by Kostanski Funeral Home of Greenfield, and her full…
Greenfield's deed records show 18 property transfers between July 3 and July 8, but only three listed a sale price: $100,000 for 68 Haywood St., $105,000 for 24 Fort Square East and $165,000 for 9 Mill St., the period's top recorded sale, giving a median of $105,000 among priced sales. Nine of the
The Greenfield Board of Health voted to ban the sale of kratom products at its Wednesday, July 29 meeting, per Franklin County Now. The vote, detailed in "Kratom Sales Banned by Greenfield Board of Health," bars local retailers from selling the herbal supplement going forward. Separatel…
Greenfield gained new homelessness support services this week as a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of a Friends of the Homeless campus run by Clinical Support and Options, according to Franklin County Now. Separately, the outlet reported that storm damage has forced intermitt…
Greenfield Fire Department will hold a formal uniformed funeral to honor Captain John D. Whitney, per Franklin County Now. The tribute comes as the department mourns one of its own, with details of the service still emerging through local coverage. Separately, Franklin County Now report…
A fire has temporarily shut down services at Bostrom Farm's meat shop on Colrain Road in Greenfield. The business is undergoing repairs before it can reopen, according to a report from Franklin County Now, "Fire temporarily reduces Bostrom Farm's services," published July 28. Separately…
Three Greenfield obituaries were published this week: Morgan, Dorothy Ann; Whitney, John; and Kaufmann, Ellen. Morgan, 89, and Kaufmann, 83, died July 21 and July 24, respectively, while Whitney died July 22; no additional biographical details were available in the source listings. Noti…
Greenfield is remembering Marlene "Mandy" Twaddell, whose family confirmed her death in an obituary carried by the Providence Journal this week. Twaddell died June 6, 2026, in Greenfield, according to the paper, and her family said a celebration of life honoring her will be held later t…