Greenfield Notebook: June 8, 2026

Wendell Selectboard discusses possible town Facebook page

The Wendell Selectboard is considering establishing a Facebook page to inform residents of local news, and is seeking public feedback on the idea.

New truck, foreman approved for Ashfield Highway Department

The Ashfield Selectboard unanimously approved the purchase of a new Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup truck for the Highway Department and the appointment of Michael Taylor as the new foreman for the department.

Multiple road projects on tap for Shelburne

The Shelburne Selectboard discussed two road projects, the first of which will start in late July and finish near Thanksgiving, and the second of which is expected to break ground in early 2027 if the MassWorks grant is approved.

Keeping Score with Chip Ainsworth: Thoroughbred Nation converges on Saratoga for Belmont Stakes showdown

Good morning! The heart and soul of Thoroughbred Nation is 100 miles west of us in Saratoga where nine three-year-olds will go to post at 7:04 p.m. this evening and race for $2 million in Belmont Stakes purse money. The brief five-day meet began on Wednesday when almost 12,000 fans came through the turnstiles and […]

The World Keeps Turning: Destroying our country’s agreements and customs

Legal strategies are named to provide a bit of shorthand in an otherwise impenetrable jungle of words. For example, the Affirmative Defense admits to prosecution charges, but offers a justification for them. Alternative Dispute Resolution is a fancy way of saying, “Let’s settle this outside of court so we can avoid a public trial.” But […]