Greenfield Recorder
My Turn: A financial warning for the commonwealth’s community colleges
The higher education landscape is rapidly changing. As birthrates continue to fall and the cost of a college education remains stubbornly high, many institutions are facing economic cliffs that, for…
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7mWestern Mass. senators join Oliveira-led fight against Trump plan to cut 1,400 Head Start standards
A group of Massachusetts state senators and Gov. Maura Healey are urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to withdraw proposed rule changes to the Head Start program that critics say will diminish service quality and accessibility.
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4mLast Ditch in Greenfield bolsters security amid national attention
The Last Ditch bar in Greenfield announced it will increase security measures following widespread media coverage and local controversy over its recent decision to allow maskless entry.
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My Turn: GRRSD not a good fit for Warwick
Plans for a new PreK-12, six-town regional school district is not the best path for Warwick. It is ill-timed; Warwick Community School just started its fourth year after being shut down by the Pioneer Valley Regional School District Committee during the COVID-19 pandemic. Warwick citizens worked tirelessly to create a new district and reopen WCS. […]
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7mAddressing a 'recognition shortage': Third annual breakfast celebrates local heroes
Six individuals were honored as Franklin County heroes during the annual Super Chamber Breakfast held at Franklin County Technical School.
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4mCapitalizing on the 'magic pill for health': Bernardston Senior Center distributes 45 Fitbits to encourage activity
The Bernardston Senior Center distributed 45 Fitbit Inspire 3 devices to seniors in Bernardston, Leyden, Gill and Montague on Monday using a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging.