Greenfield Police Logs: July 6 to Aug. 8, 2022

Wednesday, July 6 11:52 a.m. — Accident reported on West Street.1:05 p.m. — Erratic operation reported on High Street.8:56 p.m. — Accident reported on Oakland Street, referred to another agency.Thursday, July 73:43 p.m. — Welfare check conducted on...

Police arrest Greenfield man following explosion on Union Street

By CHRIS LARABEE and JULIAN MENDOZA

GREENFIELD — Police arrested a Greenfield man on Thursday after he allegedly threw an incendiary device out the window of an apartment on Union Street, causing an explosion in the backyard.This device was determined to be “a little camping propane...

Real Estate Transactions: Aug. 12, 2022

ATHOL 110 Cottage St. $234,000. B: Tawnya Vanderhoof and Zane A. Malcolm. S: George E. Burnett. 375 Exchange St. $260,000. B: Maverick Couture and Pauline Couture. S: Todd M. Bushee and Judith E. Bushee. 177 Silver Lake St. $200,000. B: Bryon D....

Developer seeks to demolish former Rugg Manufacturing buildings in Greenfield

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — A developer eyeing the former Rugg Manufacturing Co. property on Newton Street is seeking permission from the Historical Commission to raze the parcel’s two structures to make way for a storage unit facility. “They are unfortunately in...

Volunteers launching Northfield Clothing Closet, with soft opening Saturday

By RORY SWEETING

NORTHFIELD — Inspired by It Takes a Village in Huntington, volunteers with the Ladies Benevolent Society of Northfield Farms are launching a free children’s clothing closet at the Field Library. A soft opening will be held at the library, located at...

VA employee from Royalston charged with possession of child pornography

By BRIAN STEELE

NORTHAMPTON — An employee of the Edward P. Boland Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Leeds was arrested on Thursday and is being charged with uploading and downloading child pornography via the facility’s free public Wi-Fi.Kevin Divoll, 51, of...

Former Marine from Buckland apologizes for lying about military service

By DOMENIC POLI

BUCKLAND — A former U.S. Marine is apologizing to his fellow veterans and the community at large after it was discovered he has embellished his military service and received medals and money he had not earned.Investigations by the Upper Pioneer Valley...

Aspiring journalist delves into history of Warwick Prison Camp

By CARLA CHARTER

Inspired by an interest in crime and investigative journalism, Liesel Nygard, secretary and volunteer at the Warwick Historical Society, has begun a project researching the Warwick Prison Camp. The Warwick Prison Camp, located at what is now Warwick...

Ninth annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival in Turners Falls bringing together 30 tribes

By JULIAN MENDOZA

TURNERS FALLS — The ninth annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival will feature around twice as many Native American tribes as last year’s gathering, with “at least 30” slated to be represented this weekend, according to event coordinator Diane...

Families impacted by suicide optimistic as French King Bridge barrier project begins

By JULIAN MENDOZA

With the French King Bridge suicide barrier project slated to begin Monday, those who know the need for it firsthand are relieved to see progress.“I’m thrilled, because to me, the bottom line is ... once they start, it has to finish,” said Oxford...

Kate Bush fans celebrate The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever in Greenfield

By BELLA LEVAVI

GREENFIELD — With people around the world being inspired by Kate Bush’s music, a group of fans gathered at Energy Park on Saturday to celebrate her work.July 30, the British singer-songwriter’s birthday, is an international day called The Most...

American Knight Transportation closes office after license denied

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — After losing its approval from the Greenfield Board of License Commissioners, American Knight Transportation has moved out of 357 Main St.The city’s Board of License Commissioners declined to renew Richard Haste’s business license at the...

Franklin County Technical School Honor Roll, Second Semester

FreshmenHigh Honors: Devon Brown, Joshua Carey, John Carmichael, Owen Cody, Gianna DiSciullo, Nicolas Drake, Kylee Gamache, Kristine Given, Alexis Guimond-Swan, Caleb Hall, Owen Heilman, Trent Holst, Ryan Kokoszyna, Colby Leete, Kathryn Lengieza,...

Police seek man who fired at least 12 shots at Greenfield Gardens; no injuries result

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — Police are on the lookout for a man they say fired at least 12 rounds into the front door of a Greenfield Gardens apartment on Monday afternoon before fleeing in a black Honda Accord with New York license plates.According to the...

Franklin Tech to launch adult programs this fall

By JULIAN MENDOZA

TURNERS FALLS — After receiving a major state grant, Franklin County Technical School will begin holding night classes that prioritize helping unemployed and underemployed adult students this fall.The program is made possible by Massachusetts’ Career...

Greenfield hires two new principals, continues filling openings

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — After a challenging year staffing-wise for the district, new leadership will take the helm this fall at Greenfield Middle School and Newton School.Meanwhile, the district continues to accept applications for some unfilled positions,...

Loved ones start GoFundMe for Turners Falls man killed in jack stand accident

By JULIAN MENDOZA

TURNERS FALLS — The family of Turners Falls resident Dylan Lapointe is collecting donations in the wake of his death, which resulted from a car that collapsed onto him due to the failure of a jack stand Tuesday morning.According to his mother, Debi...

El Nopalito brings three continents of food together in Montague

By JULIAN MENDOZA

MONTAGUE — Although Roberto’s Pizzeria no longer exists as a beloved Montague staple, 196 Turners Falls Road is keeping the pies coming, along with much more.Fresh off years of working in Hampshire County restaurants, Jesus Ayala and son-in-law Leni...

Alleged Energy Park shooter held without bail

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — A 19-year-old accused of a shooting in Energy Park last Thursday is being held without the right to bail following a dangerousness hearing in Greenfield District Court on Tuesday morning.Gabe Adams appeared Tuesday before Judge John...

Officials say Greenfield likely to keep historic library building

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — Faced with a lack of interested buyers, city officials say the city is likely to retain the historic Leavitt-Hovey House, where the Greenfield Public Library is currently housed.“We have tried to get an enthusiastic, willing buyer and...