Greenfield Recorder
Colrain Council on Aging's rejection of grant draws ire
The Colrain Selectboard expressed frustration after the Council on Aging rejected a $20,000 Massachusetts Council on Aging nutrition grant that would have significantly reduced costs for senior meals.
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7mPublic Safety Commission supports Fire Department promotions
The Greenfield Public Safety Commission unanimously supported the recommendations to promote William Kimball to permanent captain and Matthew Parody to lieutenant.
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4mOutgoing town administrator Fortier thanks Orange
ORANGE — The outgoing town administrator expressed his gratitude to town officials and volunteers for their support a couple of weeks after being passed over for the newly created town manager position. Matthew Fortier used time designated for his town administrator’s report at the Aug. 26 Orange Selectboard meeting to explain that he will continue […]
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5mSelectboard hears updates on Colrain Volunteer Ambulance Service
Gary Ponce, director of the Colrain Volunteer Ambulance Service, updated the Selectboard on the nonprofit's sustainability challenges and regional merger discussions, while Police Chief Chris Lannon announced the implementation of a voluntary Informed Response Program for seniors.
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3mKristin M. Thorstensen O'Connell
<html><head></head><body>Kristin M. Thorstensen O'Connell<br /><br />Easthampton, MA - Kristin Margaret Thorstensen O'Connell of Easthampton passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 23, 2025, after a short illness. Born in 194 ...
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3mSarah E. Looman
<html><head></head><body>Sarah E. Looman<br /><br />Shelburne, MA - Sarah Ellen (Smith) Looman, 97, Shelburne MA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 24, 2026. She was the daughter of George Edmund Smith and Violet Reola (Page) Smith. Bo ...