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Lawmakers support aid for busing homeless kids

GREENFIELD — State lawmakers are taking a “serious look” at the state helping local schools that are paying to bus homeless students.

West County Relief wants to help more

SHELBURNE FALLS — The $55,000 raised by the West County Relief Fund in the five months since Tropical Storm Irene devastated many homes and local businesses was sought out by at least 13 households and 15 businesses with storm damages that could not be covered by other resources.

Spanbauer considers run for Northfield seat

NORTHFIELD — A former Selectboard member may throw his hat into the ring as his replacement’s term draws to a close this year.
“I don’t know if the town’s headed in the right direction, and I think I can help make things a little more productive,” said John “Jack” Spanbauer, who served on the Selectboard for 10 years.

Local donations fuel GCC renovations

GREENFIELD — With the core complete and the building renovated, Greenfield Community College has turned its eye toward the continued improvement of its classrooms, and the business community has stepped up to help.

Senior meals face cuts

Tuesday through Thursday, the Gill-Montague Senior Center is a place to congregate for lunch for about 20 area seniors, who schedule their day around the nutritious meal and the chance to see friends. However, with cuts proposed by the governor, there may not be as much to go around next year.

Tech School to see cuts

TURNERS FALLS — A level-funded Franklin County Technical School budget, which will nevertheless require an increase in town assessments and several staffing changes, has earned preliminary approval.

Schools cover costs of busing homeless kids

GREENFIELD — The school department is feeling the pinch from a federal program that mandates it pay for the transportation costs of homeless students either in or out of district.
Greenfield has spent $90,000 this fiscal year, which is $50,000 more than was budgeted.

February 9, 2012

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