Greenfield Recorder
My Turn: Economics as if people matter — Reflections on 25 years with the Franklin County CDC
John Waite reflects on 25 years leading FCCDC, celebrating food-system wins, community investment, and the power of local economic development to create opportunity and resilience.
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8mGreenfield City Council OKs $70M budget for FY27
The Greenfield City Council unanimously approved a $70.18 million budget for fiscal year 2027, which saw a 3% increase over the previous year, with staffing cuts in various departments.
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7mBaystate Franklin nurses speak out against hospital layoffs
Nurses at Baystate Franklin Medical Center are concerned about layoffs impacting potentially 22 departments across the hospital and the rest of the Baystate system, resulting in increased workload and decreased morale.
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7mAccounting errors stymie Greenfield capital projects
The Greenfield City Council was unable to approve 10 planned capital expenses due to bookkeeping errors in the city's Accounting Department and Treasurer/Collector's Office, which resulted in the state Department of Revenue not certifying the city's free cash and retained earnings.
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6mElement Brewing & Distilling holding grand opening for South Deerfield location
Element Brewing & Distilling will celebrate the grand opening of its new location, Element2, in South Deerfield this weekend with music and drinks.
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3mCat saved from Orange house fire
A cat was rescued from a structure fire in Orange on Wednesday evening, and the family was commended for their quick evacuation and containment of the flames.