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Rowe votes to build new school

ROWE — After hearing from all sides, residents weighed in on paper ballots, voting 104 to 72 in favor of building a new, $6.9 million Rowe Elementary School that is to open in August 2014. In this town of only 400 people, roughly half the population turned out … 0

Council to vote 2014 budget tonight

GREENFIELD — If town councilors vote the mayor’s $43.8 million 2014 budget tonight, it appears the town will dodge layoffs and service cuts next year. That would be the third year in a row without service cuts. “I didn’t want to lose ground in my fourth budget,” said … 0

Hospital chief rebuts nurses’ claims in letter about care

GREENFIELD — Baystate Franklin Medical Center president Chuck Gijanto insists in a countywide letter that the hospital is increasing its medical services — a direct response to resolutions approved in 10 towns that urge the hospital to keep … 0

Full text: Baystate Franklin hospital president’s letter on keeping services local

The following was sent out to every household in Franklin County in May: Dear Neighbor, As spring finally comes to Franklin County, it’s great to meet up again with folks we have not seen through the winter, and to enjoy the annual greening happening around us which speaks … 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.

  • Recorder/Paul Franz
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.