Greenfield Recorder
High engagement fuels strong voter turnout in Franklin County, North Quabbin region
The 2026 midterm elections saw droves of voters head to the polls in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region, with experts saying that the nine ballot initiatives could have been a driving…
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5m'Warm the Children fits right in with our mission': Greenfield Kiwanis Club gives $6K to support winter clothing drive
The Greenfield Kiwanis Club presented a $6,000 check to Warm the Children, raising funds through an annual golf tournament to provide winter clothing for local children in need.
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6mGreenfield Planning Board approves new downtown design guidelines
The Greenfield Planning Board unanimously approved new downtown design guidelines and requested zoning code amendments to ensure future construction projects in the Central Commercial District meet specific aesthetic and amenity standards.
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10mPolicymaking or investigations? For McGovern, the answer is both
U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern outlined the challenges facing newly elected Democrats, emphasizing the need to simultaneously investigate presidential corruption and enact policies to improve economic affordability.
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6mHyperion Systems LLC hoping to install 2.14-acre solar array in Whately
The Whately Zoning Board of Appeals held its first public hearing regarding Hyperion Systems LLC's proposal to install a 2.14-acre solar array at Chang Farm.
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10mFranklin County farms receive $450K to incorporate clean energy, boost efficiency
The state awarded approximately $450,000 to 11 Franklin County farms through the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources' Climate Smart Agriculture Program to fund equipment upgrades and clean energy initiatives.