Greenfield Recorder
Western Mass. towns push back on state solar siting rules at Shutesbury forum
SHUTESBURY — When five solar projects were proposed that could have cleared some 29,000 trees from 190 acres in Shutesbury, town officials were left on their own to cover the costs of the Land Court…
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My Turn: Violence against women is real
October is Domestic Violence Prevention Month and a grim reminder of the reality that a leading cause of death for women ages 20-44 is homicide by an intimate partner. In June, the State Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team found domestic violence homicides in Massachusetts jumped 20% to a five-year high in 2025, with an additional […]
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4mClifford F. Roberts Jr.
<html><head></head><body>Clifford F. Roberts, Jr.<br /><br />West Simsbury, CT - Clifford F. Roberts, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on October 20, 2026.<br /><br />Cliff was born on December 17, 1926, to Clifford F. and Hazel R. (Vot ...
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6mH.S. Roundup: Pioneer girls volleyball moves past Ware in Class D
NORTHFIELD — With the outcome of the match teetering on the brink of a win or a loss, the Pioneer Valley Regional girls volleyball team needed playmakers on Monday night. The Panthers got clutch plays from Corrie Glenn and Ryleigh Goodwin in the fourth set against Ware, leading to a 3-1 win over the Indians […]
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5mLast Ditch Bar and Arts Venue faces closure this winter without new owner
The Last Ditch bar and arts venue in Greenfield is seeking new ownership or a co-owner to prevent its closure this winter following failed attempts to establish a worker-owned co-operative model.
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6mCommission unveils 2026 Rural Policy Plan at State House
The Rural Policy Advisory Commission (RPAC) unveiled its 2026 Rural Policy Plan at the Statehouse on Friday, Oct. 23. This document serves as a five-year plan.