Greenfield Recorder
Western Massachusetts Climbers' Coalition acquires 70 acres to protect Farley Ledges
The Western Massachusetts Climbers' Coalition has acquired 70 acres of land to develop a 60-vehicle parking lot and a new trailhead at Farley Ledges along Route 2. The land acquisition was funded…
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3mNorth County Notebook: Oct. 14, 2026
Oct. 15: Learn about coexisting with black bears NORTHFIELD — The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife will hold a free presentation on coexisting with black bears at the Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center, 99 Millers Falls Road, on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Meghan Crawford, community engagement biologist at MassWildlife, will […]
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3mThird annual Franklin County Fall Festival to raise money for Meals on Wheels
The third annual Franklin County Fall Festival returns on Saturday, Oct. 17, with proceeds raised going toward LifePath's Meals on Wheels program. The event donates the proceeds to a different charity every year.
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6mConway Planning Board continues discussion of proposed solar array's screening methods, property slopes
The Conway Planning Board continued its review of BlueWave Solar's proposal for a dual-use solar array on Roaring Brook Road, discussing screening methods and a requested waiver for certain property slopes before scheduling another hearing for Oct. 27.
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My Turn: Lori Streeter has my vote
I have been the medical director at Franklin County House of Corrections (FCHOC) for 12 years. Before starting, I had never known what the sheriff did and had an image of the old Western man with a silver star badge and a gun, confronting the bad guys. County sheriffs in Massachusetts play a broader role in our […]
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7mPolitical Notebook: Oct. 14, 2026
Lavallee, Wondolowski to participate in candidates forum GREENFIELD — Voters in the 1st Franklin District will get a chance to hear directly from the two candidates competing to represent them at the State House in November’s general election. Independent candidate Amy Lavallee and Democratic candidate Lora Wondolowski will appear together at a candidates forum on Wednesday, Oct. […]