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GREENFIELD — Once a patron of the bar and cocktail lounge on Ames Street, John Missale has found himself on a new business venture as the establishment’s new owner.After buying the building that housed The Balkan Lounge in July, the Hadley resident...

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GREENFIELD – Vintage Days is returning for its second year with as many as 18 businesses expected to participate in the annual event aimed at celebrating the city’s “vintage vibe.”“We have an amazing vintage vibe in Greenfield all the time,” said...

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GREENFIELD — Citing frustration with some of the city’s top leaders, Doug Mayo has resigned from his role as the city councilor representing Precinct 8.Mayo, who submitted his resignation to the City Clerk’s Office in late September, effective...

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GREENFIELD — With approximately $400 million in the pipeline for digital equity work across the state, the Massachusetts Broadband Institute is taking feedback that will inform plans to grow the availability of internet-connected devices, boost...

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GREENFIELD — In an hour-long debate that covered economic development, housing and the future of downtown, the city’s two mayoral candidates were perhaps most at odds when discussing police and school funding.“It’s a false narrative that [Precinct 3...

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GREENFIELD — Another plaintiff has joined the lawsuit against the city to seek compensation for money she believes is owed to her following the sale of her Vernon Street property for unpaid taxes.Northampton attorneys Michael Aleo and Thomas Lesser of...

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GREENFIELD — Incumbent Mayor Roxann Wedegartner and Precinct 3 Councilor Virginia “Ginny” DeSorgher are beginning to rake in endorsements for their mayoral run as the November election inches closer.Wedegartner and DeSorgher both announced their...

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GREENFIELD — After two months on pause, donations for the immigrant and refugee families at the Days Inn on Colrain Road are once again being accepted.In particular, there is a need for winter clothes of all sizes, including coats, boots, hats, gloves...

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GREENFIELD — After more than a decade of declining enrollment, the number of students at Greenfield Community College increased this fall semester by the largest percentage since 2010, school officials say.This semester also marked the highest number...

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GREENFIELD — Two upcoming events will offer voters a chance to pose questions to the two mayoral candidates, as well as candidates in races for City Council, School Committee and the Board of Assessors ahead of the city’s Nov. 7 election.The first...

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GREENFIELD — From hobbyists to professionals, filmmakers from across Massachusetts will have the opportunity to share their work on the big screen as part of the third annual LAVA Center Film Festival.The festival, welcoming all ages and skill levels,...

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GREENFIELD — Housing and shelter experts from across Franklin and Hampshire counties recently joined legislative Housing Committee Chair Sen. Lydia Edwards on a tour of the region to discuss rural housing and shelter challenges and opportunities.“The...

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GREENFIELD — The former owner of property taken by the city for back taxes in 2019 and sold at auction two years later has filed a lawsuit against the city seeking compensation for money he believes he was owed following the sale of his home and land...

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GREENFIELD — In an emotional evening organized to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day, several members of the community — most of whom had lived experience with substance use and overdose — shared their experiences in recovery and called...

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GREENFIELD — Over the past year, the city has incurred about $35,000 in legal fees relating to the public involvement process for the environmental cleanup at the former Lunt Silversmiths property, according to the city’s response to a public records...

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For the first time in months, the COVID-19 transmission risk has increased from “low” to “moderate” in the four communities involved in the Contact Tracing Collaborative, which consists of Greenfield, Deerfield, Montague and Sunderland.People with an...

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GREENFIELD — Though the Harvest Supper on Saturday will look similar to years past, organizers are shining a light more than ever on the local farmers who make it possible.“This is the 18th season,” said Stone Soup Executive Chef and Director Kirsten...

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GREENFIELD — Citing changing service needs, Behavioral Health Network’s acute treatment service program (detox) for women has been transferred from its location on Kenwood Street to Carlson Recovery Center in Springfield.“In the face of shifting...

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GREENFIELD — Six years after the company was established, FootCare by Nurses has grown from three employees to 40 and, with three recently signed contracts, expanded its services beyond Franklin County to include central Massachusetts, Springfield and...

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GREENFIELD — Pending successful negotiations, Greenfield Savings Bank officials say the acquisition of the Leavitt-Hovey House, formerly home to the public library, will accommodate the bank’s need to expand while also “bringing Greenfield into the...