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By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — A crowd gathered on the Greenfield Common Thursday afternoon to commemorate Juneteenth with a message that though progress has been made, there is still a ways to go.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve Viridi Wireless’ application to construct a 170-foot AT&T cell tower on Fairview Street, ending a six-month period of debate involving a group of concerned citizens.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

BOSTON — Franklin County residents had their voices heard on Beacon Hill this week, telling legislators that Indigenous-themed mascots should not be allowed in Massachusetts public schools.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — An affordable housing complex on Wells Street is in line for a large-scale renovation, thanks to nearly $5.74 million in state grant funding.

12:29 p.m. — Passerby reports two male parties are fistfighting at Poet’s Seat Tower. No fighting found upon police arrival.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE — Having made progress toward its affordable housing goals, Shelburne may see smaller Community Development Block Grant awards in the future.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

LEVERETT — A large banner reading “the Heritage Park and Nature Trail is now open” is placed alongside the red, white and blue bunting attached to the side of the North Leverett Sawmill, a historic pre-Revolutionary War building that awaits renovation and has been declared a critical site for commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — With the CEO of Franklin County’s YMCA expected to retire June 30, the organization has selected Membership Director and Evidence-Based Program Coordinator Stacie Baumann to fill his role while a permanent replacement is sought.

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The Giving Circle Thrift Shop at 3 Sugarloaf St. will close at the end of the month and is offering a closing sale, as it tries to empty its inventory.

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — Felisha Foisy wants to help you, and your baby, out.

By RYAN AMES

HADLEY – Members of the UMass men’s basketball team were anything but couch potatoes when they toured Barnwood Valley Farms on Wednesday afternoon.

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — A Worcester man who struck Warwick’s police chief with a vehicle while fleeing a traffic stop last year will spend the next 2½ years in jail for charges related to the crime.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

BOSTON — Western Massachusetts residents called for legislative reform this week to prevent child sexual abuse.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Amid increasing reports of flooding causing significant damage to homes, particularly in the area between Haywood, Smith and Hastings streets, the city is seeking state funding to help mitigate the issue.

By CHRIS LARABEE

BOSTON — Rural school aid is likely to stay level-funded in the fiscal year 2026 budget, even after more testimony from local advocates on Beacon Hill this month.

By SHERYL HUNTER

It’s finally here, the big weekend that so many of us have been waiting for. The Green River Festival will take place at the Franklin County Fairgrounds from Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 22, and the good news is that tickets are still available.

By CHRIS LARABEE

NORTHFIELD — As the new four-town inter-municipal agreement officially kicks into effect at the turn of the fiscal year, Northfield EMS will be installing a temporary structure at its 41 Main St. space to accommodate staff.

Would a Trump supporter explain to me why, if the National Guard can be called out to protect ICE enforcement, why wasn’t it called out when the U.S. Capital was being attacked? He says he has the power today, 2025. He also had it in 2020 but didn’t use it when our nation’s Congress was overrun. It was a demonstration that got so out of hand that people did die. That leads to the question of what’s more important: ensuring the peaceful passage of a democracy’s power or making sure police can grab up criminals?

For anyone who was lucky enough to work with or under the leadership of departing Greenfield Public Schools Superintendent Karin Patenaude, the loss of her from this district is incalculable. Her high standards, work ethic, love for students and deep experience from being a beloved English teacher and highly respected administrator endeared her to staff, students and families in the district. To watch her talk to a quiet teen, a curious fourth grader, a distressed parent or a questioning teacher and see her treat each with understanding, kindness, respect and always an encouraging smile, is to see the very best that public education has to offer. Seen as a "teacher's teacher" by the educators at Greenfield High School, the spontaneous standing ovation that she received by the 900 people in attendance after her words of encouragement for the graduating class on May 31 spoke volumes of how beloved she is as our leader. Karin Patenaude set a standard that will be hard to fill, she will missed and I am grateful to have worked for her.