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By DOMENIC POLI
GREENFIELD — Two passionate advocates spent time outfitting the Greenfield Common with orange decorations to raise awareness on National Gun Violence Awareness Day last week.
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — Developer Jeff Bruscoe brought his plan to build a senior housing facility at 75 Oak Hill Road before the Planning Board last week, discussing the possibility of building it as a cluster development or condominium association.
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — Using a $100,000 grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments is working with the Department of Public Works to curb water pollution caused by stormwater runoff.
By GUSTAVO ATENCIO FLORES
GREENFIELD — With a new name, the Greenfield-based organization previously known as the New England Learning Center for Women in Transition, or NELCWIT, hopes to be more inclusive of all people who experience domestic or sexual violence.
By ROBIN NEIPP
My name is Robin Neipp. I currently work as a Public Health Nurse for the towns of Montague/Greenfield under the Valley Regional Health Collaborative Grant. I also currently volunteer with Grassroots for Gun Violence Prevention (Grassroots4GVP.org) in Massachusetts. In my work and personal life I recognize gun violence as a public health crisis and seek to decrease the loss of life and ongoing trauma that follows any firearm death or injury.
By DANIEL CANTOR YALOWITZ
We all learn at some point in life that nothing is permanent, all is transient. This is a powerful and poignant life lesson when it comes to us, usually through some major loss or transition. Growing up, I always thought that what I had and who I had around me would always be there. As I grow into my late 60s, I find that I’ve had to relearn and reframe that thinking — loss and change are a daily occurrence that somehow I must adjust to. It is a way of life for all of us.
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — Determined not to let rain or the current presidential administration dampen their pride, hundreds lined the streets Saturday afternoon for the 8th annual Franklin County Pride Parade and Festival.
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — As the Historical Commission considers the creation of a historical district in the city’s downtown, discussion between members and the mayor’s Chief of Staff Erin Anhalt Thursday revealed that the process is likely to be longer and more arduous than anticipated.
In the past two weeks I have noted several changes in the Recorder.
By ALLEN WOODS
Donald Trump recently said that in his second term, “I run the country and the world” without worrying about advisers, elected and appointed government officials, and courts working against him. Even within the context of comparing his two terms, it is an alarming view of presidential power, and identifies a man who in every nuance and overt action aspires to wear a crown, be worshipped, and dutifully bribed by all seeking his favor.
By CHRIS LARABEE
A Greenfield teen is making his silver screen debut in a new feature-length independent film.
By LUKE MACANNUCO
Rays of sunshine finally peeked through the clouds onto Energy Park on May 29 as members of the Franklin County Musician’s Cooperative, a non-profit collective of local musicians founded in 2004, worked together to set up the first Coop Concert of the summer.
By EVELINE MACDOUGALL
Fun, educational, and surprising things are happening this summer at – and through – the Greenfield Public Library. Although this column focuses on a fishy new pilot project, readers are encouraged to check out GPL offerings to learn about the astounding array of new and ongoing opportunities, including summer reading programs, the Common Seed Project, a community baby shower, free passes to regional museums, and Worldwide Knit in Public Day, coming up on June 14.
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — After six months, the Zoning Board of Appeals wrapped up its public hearing Wednesday regarding whether to grant a variance allowing Viridi Wireless to build a 170-foot AT&T cell tower near 112 Newton St.
GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. is presenting its third annual festival of new play readings by mostly local playwrights, “On the Boards.”
GREENFIELD — Members of the Greenfield Tree Committee are inviting residents to this year’s neighborhood tree planting, which is supported by a donation from the First Church of Deerfield.
By DOMENIC POLI
GREENFIELD — Stroll into 22 Federal St. and your attention might first be drawn to the cherub on the large mural or the light fixtures shaped like halos. The angelfish swimming in a tank could also catch your eye.
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
GREENFIELD — City councilors who serve on the Committee Chairs subcommittee have until June 12 to decide whether to nominate Patricia Williams for the Precinct 6 City Council seat last held by Sheila Gilmour.
Hello Greenfield: I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to Superintendent Karin Patenaude for her service to the city of Greenfield. Across her 16-year career in Greenfield as a teacher, administrator and superintendent, Karin demonstrated tremendous passion and care for educating the students of Greenfield. Her efforts supported a generation of students in their growth and development, helping our brightest future, our youth, reach their full potential. I am grateful for Karin’s service and join our community in wishing her well in her future endeavors.
Tim Walz made a great speech on May 31. As he pointed out, the working class voters gave a primal scream. They elected a horrible person because they were at the end of their rope. All hell breaking loose was better than what they’ve had for decades. Many will change their minds when they find Donald Trump does not make America great again; that he just cares about personal wealth and autocratic power. But that will just put us back where we started.
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