Greenfield Recorder
$23.7M request for new library tops Montague Town Meeting warrant
Montague will hold its Annual Town Meeting on May 2 to vote on a level-service FY27 budget, increased assessments for local school districts and a $23.7 million proposal for a new library, which…
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6mPushback: State housing projections are the floor, not the ceiling
Massachusetts needs more housing, but how much more? On July 28, 2026, the Recorder published a front-page story in which five local housing developers and municipal planners questioned the accuracy of state data on projected housing need that were originally presented 17 months ago in a report from the Healey Administration called “A Home for Everyone.” The state’s […]
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6mSpeaking of Nature: Tuning into an ancient symphony: A wild ride into the 'dog days' of August with the musical cicada
Last week, I was invited to appear on WHMP’s “Talk The Talk” radio show with Brian Adams. This was my fourth appearance on the show, and I had an absolutely wonderful time. Though we’ve only met a few times, I consider the entire gang a group of great friends and I hope that comes through […]
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7mUnited Way's August diaper drive supports families facing rising costs
The United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region has launched its annual diaper drive, with a goal to collect 40,000 diapers and raise $10,000 for local families struggling with diaper insecurity.
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3mJoan R. Zawalick
<html><head></head><body>Joan R. Zawalick<br /><br />Florence, MA - Joan R. (Orszulak) Zawalick, 89, of Florence, passed away peacefully at home on Friday July 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Three Rivers on October 16, 1936 ...
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3mEdward H. Labrie
<html><head></head><body>Edward H. Labrie<br /><br />Greenfield, MA - Edward H. Labrie, 67, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 29, 2026. Born in Northampton, Ed grew up in Southampton, where he spent most of his life.<br /><br />On March 2, ...