Greenfield Recorder
Three juveniles arrested for vehicle break-ins in Orange
K-9 Zeus and his handler Officer Kyle Johnson tracked and arrested three juveniles on suspicion of breaking into vehicles and stealing items, with the majority of the stolen items recovered and…
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4mJuly 9 dangerousness hearing set for Greenfield man accused of stabbing father
Carlos A. Naranjo, 32, is being held without bail pending a July 9 dangerousness hearing after being accused of stabbing his father in the family's downtown Greenfield restaurant in April.
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5mFirst co-ed troop of Scouts celebrated at Crossover Ceremony in Greenfield
Cub Scout Pack 3 in Greenfield celebrated its first co-ed group of Cub Scouts at the annual Crossover Ceremony, which marked a milestone in the pack's history and allowed girls to learn the lessons and activities of Cub Scouts in larger groups.
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8mA ‘win’ for children: Senate approves child welfare overhaul championed by Comerford
The Senate passed the "An Act Enhancing Child Welfare Protections" bill, which includes a Foster Children Bill of Rights and other reforms to the state's child welfare system, to ensure a brighter future for Massachusetts children.
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5mTara Jacobs seeks second term on Governor’s Council
Tara Jacobs, the current District 8 Governor's Council member, is running for re-election and highlights her efforts to diversify the judiciary, fill court vacancies and increase public trust in the courts during her time in office. During her term, the council has confirmed over 100 judges, representing approximately 25% of the state's judiciary, and has worked to fill court vacancies in western Massachusetts. Jacobs prioritizes advocating for western Massachusetts, minimizing court vacancies and encouraging qualified candidates to seek judicial appointments.
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5mSpringfield attorney announces run for Governor’s Council
Michael A. Fenton, a former Springfield City Council president and attorney, has announced his candidacy for the Massachusetts Governor's Council District 8 seat. Fenton aims to bring his legal experience and stronger advocacy for western Massachusetts to the position. He plans to focus on addressing the lack of representation for western Mass on statewide boards and commissions, judicial vacancies and staffing shortages within the court system, and advocating for courthouse infrastructure projects throughout the region.