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By BELLA LEVAVI
When members of the all-volunteer Shelburne Energy Committee found out that the Cowell Gymnasium was the biggest municipal energy user in the town, they worked together to make a change. The group obtained a Green Communities grant of about $120,000...
By CHRIS LARABEE
SOUTH DEERFIELD — In hopes of reducing Frontier Regional School’s reliance on fossil fuels, the Deerfield Energy Committee plans to rally its counterparts to work with the school on green planning.Two representatives of Deerfield’s Energy Committee...
By BELLA LEVAVI
Two and a half months after the launch of a regional mattress recycling program, it’s reported that 165 mattresses have been recycled. “It’s been really quite successful and amazing,” commented Jan Ameen, executive director of the Franklin County...
By MARY BYRNE
On her fourth day in office on Wednesday, Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer joined legislators and climate activists from across the state, including many from western Massachusetts, who gathered to celebrate the efforts of the new administration and...
During the holiday season, the average American family disposes of 25% more trash than they usually do, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. By reducing holiday trash, families can save money on “Pay As You Throw” town trash stickers...
By MARY BYRNE
GREENFIELD — Thanks to a new partnership, area residents will have a place to dispose of unwanted textiles, while also benefiting a local charity and reducing the amount of waste in the region.“I think it’s a win-win-win for everyone here in Franklin...
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