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Greenfield rally honors late activist’s legacy, speaks to concerns over Medicaid cuts
By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN
GREENFIELD — To honor the legacy of civil rights activist and politician John Lewis on the fifth anniversary of his death in 2020, 160 people gathered on the Greenfield Common to join the “Good Trouble Lives On” rallies taking place across Massachusetts and the United States on Thursday.
Greenfield and Orange District Court Logs: Oct. 15 to Oct. 18, 2019
Judge William MazanecGreenfield, Oct. 15Kevin K. Smith, 34, of Oak Grove Avenue, Springfield. Charges of resisting arrest, intimidating a witness/juror/police/court official, a marked lanes violation, failure to stop or yield, improper operation of a...
Greenfield and Orange District Court Logs: Oct. 9-15, 2019
Holly A. Boisvert, 49, homeless of Greenfield. Charge of possession of a Class B drug and possession of a Class E drug. Released on personal recognizance. Pretrial conference set for Dec. 6. The counsel fee was waived.Judge William Mazanec III...
Franklin County public defenders sound alarm amid regionally low pay rates
By DOMENIC POLI
Criminal defense lawyers in Franklin County are sounding the alarm on a problem that is reportedly brewing as a result of inadequate compensation from the state.
Public broadcasting faces uncertainty amid $1.1B cut
By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN
Federal funding for public broadcasting is on the chopping block following the Recession Package of 2025’s approval by Congress this week, paving a new path of uncertainty for local public broadcasting in western Massachusetts and nationwide.
Deerfield ZBA approves permits for animal shelter
By CHRIS LARABEE
DEERFIELD — Following five months of hearings, the Zoning Board of Appeals has granted two special permits for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter to construct a new, expanded facility at the end of Plain Road East.
Greenfield’s Crossroads Tree Tour returns for second year
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — For the second year, the Greenfield Tree Committee is partnering with Sugarloaf Gardens Nursery Manager Dan Ziomek, a plant and soil scientist, to lead residents on the Crossroads Tree Tour next week.
North County Notebook: July 19, 2025
BERNARDSTON — The Bernardston Historical Society is celebrating National Ice Cream Day by hosting an open house on Sunday, July 20, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Wendell Country Store intends to appeal $1K fine for underage tobacco sale
By DOMENIC POLI
WENDELL — The Wendell Country Store’s owner plans to appeal a $1,000 state fine after an employee sold cigarettes to an underage customer.
MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center merges with Workforce Board
By CHRIS LARABEE
GREENFIELD — The MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center and the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board officially merged this month, as the agencies seek to bring coordinated, comprehensive employment services to the North Quabbin region and Franklin and Hampshire counties.
Greenfield’s Rite Aid closing
By DOMENIC POLI
GREENFIELD — The Rite Aid location at 107 Main St. is closing its doors as part of the corporation’s latest round of closures following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in May.
PHOTOS: Northfield Police, Rec departments host Bike Rodeo
PHOTOS: Munching on the move at Point 5K fundraiser
Beacon Hill Roll Call: July 7 to July 11, 2025
By BOB KATZEN
Greenfield City Council approves Parking Benefit District
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — City Council voted unanimously in favor of an ordinance to create a Parking Benefit District in the downtown area, to be used to reinvest parking funds into public projects aimed at attracting businesses.
Hope St. lot declared surplus by Greenfield City Council, paving way for development
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — After more than an hour of public comment, City Council voted 10-1 to declare the parking lot at 53 Hope St. as surplus Wednesday evening and to draft a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a developer to build housing on the site.
‘Without us, there is no UMass’: Unions representing staff decry bargaining tactics by administration
By GRACE CHAI
AMHERST — Though the temperature rose to 90 degrees outside on Wednesday, the ire of many staff members at the University of Massachusetts Amherst was arguably fiercer.
Assessment models being prepped for proposed six-town regional school district
By CHRIS LARABEE
While the Six Town Regionalization Planning Board awaits feedback from the state on its proposed regional agreement, it is also preparing assessment models for the potential Great River Regional School District.
West County Notebook: July 18, 2025
ASHFIELD — Attendees of an upcoming workshop can learn how mint is harvested and distilled into oils with Hannah Morano, founder of Sweet Birch Herbals. The workshop will be held Saturday, July 19, at 2 p.m. at her farm, located at 686 Creamery Road.
Leyden approves regs for short-term rentals, ADUs
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
LEYDEN — In just under two and a half hours, 30 Leyden voters approved all nine articles at Wednesday’s Special Town Meeting, including bylaw amendments changing regulations on accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
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