Greenfield mourns former fire captain John D. Whitney, who died after a battle with cancer, while the Department of Public Works updates the town's curbside trash and recycling collection schedule. Whitney's passing was reported by both Western Mass News and Franklin County Now, prompti…
A federal jury convicted Martin Tirrell, a Greenfield native and radio host, on wire fraud charges tied to a $1.5 million scheme. Franklin County Now reported the conviction Wednesday, the same day the Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the voluntary manslaughter conviction of Cara Ri…
Greenfield's fire headquarters drew national attention this week as Firehouse Magazine featured the facility in its "In Quarters" series on standout station design. The all-electric, energy-efficient building, designed by H2M architects + engineers, was highlighted alongside other notab…
Greenfield Cultural Council awards more than $23,000 to local artists and scholars this year. The town-appointed Local Cultural Council, which channels Massachusetts Cultural Council funding into community grants, confirmed the awards in a town announcement covering the period through J…
Greenfield City Council commits $25,000 to begin repairs on the landmark Poets Seat Tower. The council's vote sets in motion planning for the historic structure's rehabilitation, while the Economic Development Committee separately discussed eliminating citywide parking requirements and …
Poet's Seat Tower repairs could exceed $400,000 as the landmark remains closed months after a May safety inspection, Franklin County Now reports. The closure has left one of Greenfield's best-known overlooks off-limits to residents and visitors with no confirmed reopening date. Separate…
MassDOT plans public meeting on new Mohawk Trail shared-use path in Greenfield. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is preparing to host a public informational meeting in about two weeks to discuss a proposed shared-use path along the Mohawk Trail, "Shared-use path coming to …
Board of Assessors confirms fiscal 2027 property bills on track. Chair Jim Geisman reported that preliminary property tax bills are ready for distribution on schedule, and the Division of Local Services approved the required FY2027 documentation. Clerk Charles Green and Board Member Jeremy Ebersole
Greenfield Cultural District Committee funds 19 projects in debut cycle. The Crossroads Cultural District Committee voted 5-1 to fund 19 cultural projects totaling $10,625 from an available pool of $10,685 in its first formal distribution cycle, prioritizing projects with high visibility, broad
Greenfield Conservation Commission approves Millers Meadow restoration project. Chair Elizabeth Garofalo and members Travis Drury, Emily Boss, and Erika LaForme unanimously voted 4-0 to advance the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant-funded effort to establish forest and meadow habitat on
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