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Millers Meadow idea would ‘completely transform’ Colrain Street lot in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — The environmental nonprofit Greening Greenfield is seeking the city’s approval to plant a small forest and meadow along the perimeter of the former site of the Wedgewood Gardens mobile home park on Colrain Street.If approved, the group...
Greenfield’s Court Square to remain open year-round for first time since 2021
GREENFIELD — For the first time since 2021, Court Square will stay open to motorists year-round, closing only for special events that require pedestrian access.The city began seasonally closing Court Square to vehicles in 2021 when it adopted a pilot...
Sports
High schools: Skyler Steele powers Frontier softball past Wahconah
It was a birthday to remember for Skyler Steele.The Frontier slugger smacked a home run and drove in five runs as the Redhawks cruised to a 15-3 victory over Wahconah in a Franklin County League West contest on Monday at Zabek Field in South...
Opinion
My Turn: National debt — A threat to our nation’s future
This is an update on a column I wrote last year about a threat to our future well-being: the national debt. To summarize, unless the debt crisis is brought under control soon the future will be much more difficult for you, your children, grandchildren...
Business
New Realtor Association CEO looks to work collaboratively to maximize housing options
SPRINGFIELD — As the Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley’s new CEO arrives to a Massachusetts housing market plagued by high prices and a lack of stock, he aims to work alongside elected officials to maximize the availability of different kinds of...
Arts & Life
A day to commune with nature: Western Mass Herbal Symposium will be held May 11 in Montague
This week’s feature is my 100th Home & Garden column for the Recorder, and I’m pleased to celebrate by sharing the plans of two local women who are organizing a remarkable event for anyone interested in learning about herbal remedies and natural...
Obituaries
Raymond E. "Ray" Scott Bunnell, FL - Raymond E. "Ray" Scott, 78, of Bunnell, Florida passed away August 15, 2023. Ray was born in Yonkers, NY March 19, 1945. He was the son of Allan and Selva (Barney) Scott. Ray moved to Buckland as a yo... remainder of obit for Raymond E. Scott
John Kubacki, Jr. Palm Bay, FL - John Kubacki, Jr., 75 years old, of Palm Bay, Florida died peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 8, 1948, the son of Irene and John Kubacki Sr. ... remainder of obit for John Kubacki Jr.
Keene, NH - Frank S. Kelley, 93 of Keene, N.H. formerly of Greenfield, Mass and Northfield, Mass. died Thursday (4-18-2024) at Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, N.H. He was born in Orange, Ma. on February 23, 1931, the son of Burton and M... remainder of obit for Frank Kelley
Greenfield, MA - Diane H. Overstreet (Glazier) of Greenfield succumbed to a short battle with cancer on Wednesday March 27th, 2024, at the age of 75. Born June 2nd, 1948, in Greenfield, Massachusetts to Warren and Bernice Glazier. D... remainder of obit for Diane H. Overstreet