My Turn: Spectre of public and affordable as scare tactics
Mohawk Trail students to see new staff, new codes of conduct upon Aug. 27 return to school
Grand opening of Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School playground set for Aug. 26
Senator pushes PFAS ban, drawing inspiration from Maine visit
New library at 38 Avenue A in Turners Falls preferred over Carnegie renovation
The World Keeps Turning: It’s a matter of trust
‘There are no good solutions’: County towns grapple with health insurance increases
Signatures turned in for Hope Street lot ballot initiative in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — In an effort to reverse City Council’s July decision to declare the parking lot at 53 Hope St. as surplus and to seek a developer for the site, Franklin County Register of Probate John Merrigan has completed his petition to have voters weigh in on the matter when casting their ballots in November.
Bear-y unwelcome: Why MassWildlife says it’s time to ‘break up’ with bird feeders
BELCHERTOWN — Claudia Chamberlain had an unexpected guest over for breakfast recently.
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Meeting physician retention goals: Two Greenfield Family Medicine Residency grads stay local
Police discuss status of investigation into Greenfield ATM theft
Amherst, Mount Holyoke and Smith colleges named in early admissions suit
Greenfield School Committee reviews pay rates amid staffing troubles
Signatures turned in for Hope Street lot ballot initiative in Greenfield
Franklin Tech picks preferred design for new school building
Editors Picks
Greenfield Notebook: Aug. 17, 2025
South County Notebook: Aug 17, 2025
Montague Notebook: Aug. 15, 2025
North County Notebook: Aug. 15, 2025
Sports
Bulletin Board: Kennedy and Crocker win Jon Hunt Senior Two Ball
David Kennedy and Jamie Crocker were the winners in the Jon Hunt Senior Two Ball at Country Club of Greenfield on Friday, carding a score of 64. Dennis Rabtor and Charlie Vanasse shot the low net (62).
Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: UMass hockey girds for new campaign
Bulletin Board: Isaac Bingham, Marcy Cabanas win Northfield Summer Road Race Thursday
Bulletin Board: Playoffs begin in Greenfield Co-Ed Adult Softball League
Vets Field in Greenfield to get new scoreboard next spring
Opinion
My Turn: Eleanor Roosevelt is still worth listening to
By GEORGE KRIEBEL
My Turn: International Court: Nations are liable for fossil fuel harms
My Turn: Denying facts endangers all of us
Your Daily Puzzles
An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Business
Cannabis impact fees: Where are they now?
As Aug. 11 marks the third anniversary of the adoption of the newest state rules regulating community impact fees on cannabis businesses, municipalities across Franklin County are left wondering what they can reasonably do with the thousands that have been collected amid a hazy future for the funding.
Greenfield’s Camelot Cat Cafe opening Friday
Tri-State Precision in Northfield marks 60 years
Greenfield’s Rite Aid closing
New owner bringing ‘right energy’ to Main Street Bar & Grille in Greenfield
e-Edition
Arts & Life
‘The freedom to be silly’: Hilltown Youth Recovery Theatre helps campers heal in mid-air
By AALIANNA MARIETTA
How to grow a creative community: Meet the eight artists selected for CitySpace’s 2025 Pay It Forward program
The melody lingers on: 85 years later, 102-year-old Montague resident to hear Glenn Miller band again
Let’s Talk Relationships: The joy of feeling like yourself: Transitioning is about authenticity
Valley Bounty: Ciesluk’s Farmstand expands: Snack Shack coming soonObituaries
Leda McKenry
Shelburne, MA - Dr. Leda McKenry, 86, of Zerah Fiske Rd., passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025. She was born in Plainfield, NJ on December 6, 1938 to Robert and Lorraine (Van Wycke) Staysa. Dr. McKenry earned a BS and MBS in Nursin... remainder of obit for Leda McKenry
John Battista Pretto
Greenfield, MA - John Battista Pretto, 69, passed away peacefully at his home in Greenfield on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones and his beloved cat, Houdini. He was born in Pittsfield on November 28, 1955, the younges... remainder of obit for John Battista Pretto
Craig Leonard
Charlemont, MA - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father Craig "Lenny" Leonard, who left us July 23rd, 2025 after a three year battle with cancer. Craig was born in Houghton, Michigan on January 22n... remainder of obit for Craig Leonard
Glenn P. LaClaire
Leverett, MA - Glenn P. LaClaire, 58, of North Leverett Road passed into his heavenly home Sunday 7/6/25 in Portsmouth, NH. He was born in Greenfield on January 30, 1967, the son of Wayne E. and Barbara (Williams) LaClaire. Glenn wa... remainder of obit for Glenn P. LaClaire
