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By DONALD LASHIER

I think my mailman hates me. I’m not really a bad guy: it’s not my fault that I receive so much junk mail! Talk about contributing to such a heavy load that he must carry through rain, snow, cold wind and hot sunny days.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Almost a year after Mayor Ginny Desorgher decided to remove the park benches and chess table at the end of Miles Street — a choice that supporters saw as a public safety measure and opponents viewed as an anti-homeless infrastructure change — a bench will soon return to the area.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

GREENFIELD — Western Massachusetts residents say the state needs to reconsider recent updates to its solar incentive program.

By DANIEL A. BROWN

Who’s afraid of the big, bad Trump? Well, apparently every Republican member of Congress. All he has to do is whistle and they cringe like a litter of scolded puppies. While the current poster child of congressional cowardice is Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski for voting for the big ugly bill she knew was horrendous, the full weight of submissive behavior falls on her peers.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — With the biennial city election slated for November, three new faces are running unopposed for City Council seats representing Precincts 7 and 9, as well as one at-large position.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

Two years since Gov. Maura Healey launched MassReconnect, a program ensuring a free community college education for students ages 25 and older who do not have bachelor’s degrees, community colleges in western Massachusetts have seen year-to-year enrollment increases.

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — The 21st annual Blooming Backpacks drive to collect new backpacks filled with school supplies for students in need will conclude on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — With receipt of the Exemplary Program award through the state Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program, Greenfield Middle School is being honored for its work to encourage walking and biking to school.

By JON HUER

Anxiety is rising among Democrats who believe that Trumpsters don’t intend to give up their power, not now, not tomorrow, not ever, and that, under Donald Trump, there will be no further elections in America. James Carville, the revered Democratic strategist, said recently that it’s likely Trump will “call martial law [and] cancel the midterm elections.” Even ordinary Americans can see that the so-called peaceful transfer of power would be neither peaceful nor transferred in America’s political future.

3:47 a.m. — Reporting party states two people are attempting to break into a garage on Bernardston Road. Unable to provide a description of the vehicle, which left heading toward Bernardston. Reporting party saw two people on the cameras leaving the residence. They were not able to gain access to the garage.

By LUKE MACANNUCO

GREENFIELD — Outside the Oak Courts housing complex, a line forms in front of a food truck that extends down into the neighborhood, with adults and children on bicycles waiting to pick up their Summer Eats meals.

The state of Massachusetts is lending new meaning to the line from Shakespeare’s history play, Henry VI, Part 2, when it comes to paying bar advocates. Also known as public defenders, these individuals are private attorneys who accept court appointments to represent defendants who cannot afford a lawyer. In Shakespeare’s play, the phrase is, “First, let’s kill all the lawyers.” The state seems to prefer, “First, let’s starve all the lawyers.”

I wanted to write in appreciation of the beautiful My Turn by Douglas Mayo (“Overcoming obstacles,” Recorder, July 23). Thank you for sharing your story and journey of perseverance and hope and the ways you continue to live that message and share your wisdom with others. In these horrible times of cruelty from our government against vulnerable individuals, reading inspiring stories of empathy, service and compassion gives me the motivation to keep going and to do what is right. Thank you for reminding us of the humanity inside every human and the importance of recognizing how each person holds value and is deserving of respect.

Occasionally a masterpiece of writing is printed on the editorial page of the Recorder. Daniel Cantor Yalowitz’s July 23 column titled, “Challenges and benefits of witnessing testimony” is one such masterpiece. His column eloquently called to mind the visceral and physical experience of more than 150 individuals who recently witnessed a seminal event at Temple Israel of Greenfield. 

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — After an hour-long public comment period during which a sizeable crowd of residents voiced concerns about Noble Home LLC’s plans to build 22 condominiums divided into multi-family buildings, the Conservation Commission continued the hearing to Aug. 12.

This week we celebrate 35 years of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which includes employment, accessible buildings,school support for disabled and more.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Just days before Main Street Bar & Grille was expected to change ownership, the purchasing party, Greenfield resident Ivan Tristan, canceled the sale.

By DOUGLAS MAYO

In 1968 the world I lived in got a bit bigger. It was a time of national conflict set in motion by the calls for change. As a 9-year-old boy, I too struggled and began a personal journey for change that continues to this day.

I am writing to express my thanks and gratitude to Christie Moore and her amazing staff. With a limited budget, the Greenfield Recreation Department has provided countless recreation, socialization and support to the youth of Greenfield and surrounding towns. The Recreation Department has supported the Green River Cleanup for 22 years! Thank you Christie and staff for your kindness, dedication and commitment during these stressful times. I hope others feel the same and advocate for the recreation department and express their gratitude!

Carl Doerner’s July 7 My Turn narrative puts Iran’s recent history in a small capsule that most can comprehend [“Casualty Iran,” Recorder]. I’ve recently been watching YouTube documentaries on ancient Persia. Fascinating history. I was in the Peace Corps in Tehran in the late 60s and able to tour most corners of the country and enjoy the beauty of the country and hospitality of the locals without disturbance. The people do not need another Shah or Mullahs. They need democracy and they may get there without interference. Thanks Mr. Doerner for spotlighting Iran.

GREENFIELD — “There is Another Way,” a documentary about Combatants for Peace, will be screened on Thursday, July 24, at 6 p.m. at the Garden Cinemas.