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
Greenfield cultural district votes to fund downtown kiosk and electrical upgrades. The Crossroads Cultural District Committee voted 5 to 1 on March 12 to allocate $4,700 for a three-sided kiosk and $5,000 to $6,000 for electrical infrastructure at the Common/Port Square and Fisk Avenue. Chairperson
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
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,
Greenfield Board of Assessors approves vehicle excise abatements amid revaluation urgency. Board Chair Jim Geisman, Board Member Chuck Green, and Board Member Jeremy Ebersole (joining virtually) unanimously approved motor vehicle excise abatements covering February 18 through March 4 at the March 4
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,
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
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
Greenfield Cultural District Committee allocates $16,000 in municipal grant funds. Chairperson Caitlin von Schmidt guided the committee through project proposals including a roughly $2,000 "Sunset on the Green" community event in Fiske Pocket Park proposed by member Sara Robberson, an electrical
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