Local public transit a priority

GREENFIELD — Transportation is about jobs and economic development, and Massachusetts plans to make an investment in transportation in Franklin County to bring and keep people here, local business leaders were told by the state’s top transportation official … 0

Northfield government forum draws experts, advice

NORTHFIELD — No matter what type of government runs the town, it won’t work without informed, active citizens. That was the overarching theme at a forum on possible changes to the structure of Northfield’s government. “There’s no magic in changing the form of government,” said panelist Donald Robinson. … 0

Sequestered federal budget prompts possible fish lab furloughs

MONTAGUE — Congress’s inability to pass a budget should make itself felt locally beginning next month with furloughs of Conte fish lab employees. Run by the U.S. Geological Survey, the Conte Anadromous Fish Research Laboratory, at One Migratory … 0

New life for Schell Bridge?

NORTHFIELD — The Schell Memorial Bridge could be replaced with a new bike and pedestrian bridge, at no cost to the town, if the project gets the green light from the Selectboard and state. From 1904 to 1985, … 0

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Bleeding heart seems to drips off the vine next to the All Souls Church in Greenfield on Thursday.

    Recorder/Paul Franz Bleeding heart seems to drips off the vine next to the All Souls Church in Greenfield on Thursday. Purchase photo reprints »

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Marilyn Lorenzo of Greenfield gets a smooch from 3-year-old Romeo while she was training him at the Green River Swimming and Recreation area.

    Recorder/Geoff Bluh Marilyn Lorenzo of Greenfield gets a smooch from 3-year-old Romeo while she was training him at the Green River Swimming and Recreation area. Purchase photo reprints »

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Pete Mallett releases some rainbow trout into an undisclosed location on the Millers River. Pete is president of the Millers River Fishermans Association in New Salem.

    Recorder/Mike Phillips Pete Mallett releases some rainbow trout into an undisclosed location on the Millers River. Pete is president of the Millers River Fishermans Association in New Salem.

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John Graves of the Greenfield Department of Public Works flushes sediment from fire hydrants on Federal Street on Monday.

    Recorder/Paul Franz John Graves of the Greenfield Department of Public Works flushes sediment from fire hydrants on Federal Street on Monday. Purchase photo reprints »

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It looks like snow in May during this foam demonstration by firefighters.

    Recorder/Mike Phillips It looks like snow in May during this foam demonstration by firefighters.

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Barton Cove Bald Eagle takes off from tree on the island.

    Recorder/Paul Franz Barton Cove Bald Eagle takes off from tree on the island. Purchase photo reprints »

  • Joshua Cerone age 2 with mom Elizabeth and Dad Ben check out the aferican wildlife

    Joshua Cerone age 2 with mom Elizabeth and Dad Ben check out the aferican wildlife Purchase photo reprints »

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Ethan Monk, Gabriel Osciak, Lilly Savoie and Kailyn Santiago fill garden frames with soil and compost where the second graders and the rest of the Four Corners students hope to raise vegetables.

    Recorder/Paul Franz Ethan Monk, Gabriel Osciak, Lilly Savoie and Kailyn Santiago fill garden frames with soil and compost where the second graders and the rest of the Four Corners students hope to raise vegetables. Purchase photo reprints »

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Michaelene Sexton walks Scruffy and Lilith at the Green River Swimming and Recreation Area on Wednesday.

    Recorder/Paul Franz Michaelene Sexton walks Scruffy and Lilith at the Green River Swimming and Recreation Area on Wednesday. Purchase photo reprints »

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A mute swan floats on Barton Cove Sunday morning.

    Recorder/Paul Franz A mute swan floats on Barton Cove Sunday morning. Purchase photo reprints »

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Ken Cook of Adams Donuts in Greenfield is now selling their donuts and other items out of the cafe at the Olver Transit Center in Greenfield.  Sherman James of Springfield was one of his first customers on Monday.

    Recorder/Paul Franz Ken Cook of Adams Donuts in Greenfield is now selling their donuts and other items out of the cafe at the Olver Transit Center in Greenfield. Sherman James of Springfield was one of his first customers on Monday. Purchase photo reprints »

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These two deer were photographed at Quabbin Park.

    Recorder/Mike Phillips These two deer were photographed at Quabbin Park.