Greenfield Recorder
My Turn: Love and respect shine in library crisis
When 2026 was just 10 days old, I found myself standing on a sink in a Greenfield Public Library bathroom. I’ve heard people say that they’re dubious about this new year, so I offer this vignette to…
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7mUMass touts momentum, community ties at 59th annual breakfast
At the 59th annual Community Breakfast, UMass Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes highlighted the university's continued growth, significant fundraising success and strong regional connections despite national challenges.
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6mRemembering the 'lives behind the statistics': Opioid Overdose Awareness Day vigil held in Greenfield
Greenfield community members observed International Opioid Overdose Awareness Day on Monday with a vigil featuring speakers who emphasized honoring the lives lost and advocating for expanded addiction resources.
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My Turn: Sycophantic syllabus
This moment. Right now! What have we gotten ourselves into? If you thought common sense ruled our domain, think again. What domain? It’s a TV sitcom gone rogue. Blame the president, blame congressional leaders. Blame Communists, blame right-wing Republicans, blame terrorists, blame parents, blame your neighbors, blame Fox News, blame White House sycophants … But, […]
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9mFrontier, Union 38 schools see campus changes across the board
Superintendent Darius Modestow announced several updates for the Frontier Regional and Union 38 school districts, including the completion of an $850,000 parking lot renovation, new academic guidelines regarding artificial intelligence and various infrastructure improvements across local elementary schools.
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5mWest County Notebook: Sept. 4, 2026
Through volunteerism, five picnic benches added to Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School playground SHELBURNE FALLS — Following the construction of new playgrounds at Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School in early August, Suffolk Construction and members of Carpenters Local 336 banded together to build five nearby picnic benches. Students will be able to use these tables during recess. Installation of the picnic tables occurred on Aug. 15. Seven members of Carpenters Local 336 and the partner of a member donated time and labor to build the benches, while Suffolk Construction donated the materials. Shelburne Cultural Council accepting grant applications SHELBURNE — The Shelburne Cultural Council is […]