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Government · Board Of Assessors

Assessors approve excise abatements; rental registry plan advances

Board of Assessors approves excise abatements and advances rental registry plan. Chair Jim Geisman and members Chuck Green and Jeremy Ebersole unanimously approved motor vehicle excise abatements from March 5 through March 18, 2026. Chief Assessor Christina Summers reported on Councilor Garrett's

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Commission plans public engagement for Griswold forest update

Greenfield Conservation Commission plans public walks to guide Griswold forest management. The panel, meeting March 10 with Chair Elizabeth Garofalo, Vice-Chair Travis Drury, and members Erika LaForme and Emily Boss, will host four to six educational walks at the conservation area this spring to

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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board approves Old Albany Road property division

Greenfield Planning Board unanimously approves Old Albany Road property division, advances housing and shelter zoning discussions. The board voted 4 to 0 to endorse an Approval Not Required plan for a property division at 169 Old Albany Road, submitted by Old Albany Road LLC. Chair Jeff Sauser,

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Conservation Commission approves hazard tree removal policy

Greenfield Conservation Commission approves hazard-tree policy and accepts $4,190 for meadow restoration. Conservation Agent Jessica Siegel received unanimous approval for administrative authority to approve removal of up to five trees within jurisdictional resource areas posing safety threats,

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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board reviews guidelines for downtown development and trees

Planning Board examines revised tree guidelines and new design standards for downtown areas. The board reviewed the Tree Committee's revised Tree Planting Plan and draft Design Guidelines for the Central Business District, prepared by member Victor Moschella. Director of Planning and Development

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Zoning Board approves withdrawal of special permit

Greenfield Zoning Board approves withdrawal of special permit. The ZBA unanimously approved the withdrawal of Evans CaJuste's application for a special permit to reduce setbacks by 20 percent at 260 Silver Street in the Urban Residential district. Chairperson David Singer confirmed the applicant

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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board approves extension for temporary shelter at 6 Arch Street

Greenfield Planning Board unanimously backs four-month extension for temporary shelter at 6 Arch Street. The board voted 4-0 to extend Clinical and Support Options' site plan approval for the 45-bed shelter through August 17, 2026, while CSO's primary facility undergoes construction. CSO provides

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