Greenfield Recorder
Local officials, lawmakers make voices heard on Quabbin inequity
At the first local meeting of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority's board of directors in years, town officials and state legislators pleaded for fairness and equity regarding the Quabbin…
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5mLieutenant governor gets inside look at Franklin County food system
Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll visited the Western Massachusetts Food Processing Center and Clarkdale Fruit Farms to see how state investments in local food systems are benefiting the region, and to emphasize the importance of agriculture to the state's economy.
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6mOrganizers of Greenfield Circus hope to revive annual tradition
The Melha Shriners Clown Unit and Westchester Circus Arts have partnered to bring a modern twist to a traditional circus experience to the Franklin County Fairgrounds, featuring talented performers, storytelling and classic clown routines in an intimate 300-seat tent.
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5mBulletin Board: Frontier girls basketball cruises past Pioneer in summer league play
Harper Modestow dropped 34 points for the Frontier summer league basketball team in a 69-21 win over Pioneer at Franklin Tech on July 9. Addie Harrington added 20 points in the decisive win. Deveney Pillsbury led Pioneer with 10 points, while Arianna Perkins chipped in with 10 points. Greenfield 31, Athol 27 — Greenfield got past Athol behind 10 points from Tayler Bergeron. Greenfield’s Annie Cobileanschi (nine points) and Sarah McCloud (seven points) also contributed to the offensive effort. Maliah Clark led the Bears with 16 points. KK Brito-Jimenez added five points. Mahar 35, Franklin Tech 19 — The Senators got […]
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10m'We've been begging for this': Education leaders voice relief over revival of commission to review school funding formula
State legislators have agreed to revive the Foundation Budget Review Commission to examine the K-12 funding formula and address the rising costs of education, particularly in rural communities, which have been struggling with declining enrollment and stagnant state aid.
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5mNational Grid’s multi-year project to enhance transmission line capacity
National Grid has started a $470 million project to upgrade a high-voltage transmission line from Vermont to Massachusetts, which will involve replacing structures and foundations, adding new conductors and improving right-of-way access. The infrastructure in place is approaching the end of its useful life, and the work will be reflected in consumers' utility bills over the next several years.