Greenfield has balanced 2014 budget

GREENFIELD — Town Council voted 9-3 Wednesday night to approve the mayor’s 2014 balanced budget of $43.8 million. At-large councilors Mark Wisnewski and Dalton Athey and Precinct 6 Councilor Hillary Hoffman were the dissenting votes. Those councilors said they had concerns about Mayor William Martin not using the … 0

Tornado warning had western Mass. wary Wednesday

People were forced underground as a tornado warning was issued for areas along and to the south of the Route 2 corridor Wednesday evening. Shortly after 5 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for central Franklin County. It wound up all for naught, but better … 0

Northfield to hold forum on possible town government changes tonight

NORTHFIELD — A local committee is bringing in the experts for a forum on possible changes to the town’s government structure. The Northfield Town Governance Study Committee will hold a public forum at 6:30 p.m. today in Town Hall. Panelists will include Bernard Kubiak, Deerfield’s retiring town administrator … 0

Kabul women’s education advocate to deliver NMH address

GILL — When Northfield Mount Hermon’s crop of graduating seniors gather with their families for Sunday’ commencement ceremony on the sprawling Gill campus, they will hear the perspective of a woman who had to sneak her early education … 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.