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By MARY BYRNE

After a three-and-a-half-year COVID-related hiatus, Greenfield Community College’s choral group has re-emerged this year in a new form.  Formerly the GCC Chorus, GCC Community Chorus was the endeavor of Margery Heins, who had directed the college’s...

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GREENFIELD — After knocking on the doors of upwards of 2,200 homes and ultimately garnering a majority of the vote, mayor-elect Virginia “Ginny” Desorgher is gearing up for her first four-year term at the city’s helm.“I think it will be an interesting...

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GREENFIELD — Community Legal Aid, an organization that provides free legal services to low-income and elderly residents, is launching its annual fundraising campaign with a goal of reaching $10,000 by the spring.As part of the campaign kick off, the...

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GREENFIELD — The Police Department is getting a boost to its internal operations with the acquisition of new equipment and technology under a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.The department will purchase...

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GREENFIELD — After weeks of coordinating donations and organizing staff and volunteers, at least two local groups are ready to provide hot Thanksgiving meals to those in need on Thursday.“I’m going to cook for 500 [people],” said Kirsten Levitt,...

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GREENFIELD — Before a small audience of primarily Greenfield educators, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Karin Patenaude was interviewed by the School Committee on Tuesday for her bid to become the district’s next superintendent.With...

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NORTHFIELD — Residents from Northfield and surrounding communities packed the Community Bible Church Sunday night for what felt like a second hurrah seven years after the defeat of the Kinder Morgan NED Pipeline.“It’s wonderful to see so many familiar...

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GREENFIELD – Thanks to a $50,000 grant, The Compost Cooperative can finally produce its own natural fertilizer by developing a system using the feces, or vermicast, of red wiggler worms.“It’s something we’ve been wanting to do for two years because...

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GREENFIELD — The annual winter Farmers Market will soon be underway, thanks in part to a new partnership with the Greenfield Public Library.“Having it at the library is a huge deal because the library is going to be open while the farmers market is...

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GREENFIELD — Community members plan to gather Saturday morning on the Greenfield Common to honor the “original spirit” of Armistice Day, which was to perpetuate peace and celebrate an end to conflict.The gathering will take place from 11 a.m. to noon,...

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GREENFIELD — Four new faces will join the 13-member City Council in the new year following Tuesday night’s election.John Garrett, Jesus Leyva and Wahab Minhas were in a contest to fill the positions being vacated by at-large councilors Phil Elmer and...

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GREENFIELD — Nearly 33% of registered voters turned out Tuesday to have their voices heard regarding who should be mayor for the next four years, and cast their votes for other key municipal positions like City Council, School Committee and Board of...

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For the next three months, the work of a Greenfield photographer will be featured at Greenfield Community Television as part of the studio’s rotating exhibit of “lobby artists.”“I’m very excited about it and very grateful to GCTV for providing me the...

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GREENFIELD – While voters will decide a contest for at-large seats on the City Council next Tuesday, another four candidates are running unopposed to fill four precincts seats on the 13-member council.The four candidates are incumbent councilors...

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GREENFIELD — Despite warmer-than-average temperatures this past weekend, city officials and local groups are preparing for the colder months ahead, with advocates hoping to see more robust plans for overnight shelter this year than in the past.At a...

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GREENFIELD — With the opening of International Supermarket on Main Street, one western Massachusetts man is bringing a taste of his home country to the people of Franklin County.“I was planning a long time ago to open a supermarket, but I couldn’t...

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GREENFIELD — Candidates in the Nov. 7 city election were joined by residents and former elected officials Tuesday evening for a panel offering voters a chance to learn more about those seeking elected office.Greenfield Candidates’ Night, which drew a...

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GREENFIELD — Voters will decide a four-way contest for three seats on the School Committee in the upcoming city election, as two incumbents are not seeking reelection.The four candidates are incumbent School Committee Chairwoman Amy Proietti, and...

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GREENFIELD — Three candidates are vying for two at-large seats on the 13-member City Council in the upcoming city election.John Garrett, Jesus Leyva and Wahab Minhas are in a contest to fill the positions being vacated by at-large councilors Phil...

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GREENFIELD — Maybe you’ve walked past the statue in front of the Leavitt-Hovey House on Main Street and not known who it depicted, or what exactly the soldier’s significance was to the area.Or maybe you’ve brought visitors to Poet’s Seat Tower, but...