The Greenfield Recorder

07/10/2026

A day after Gov. Maura Healey signed the fiscal year 2027 state budget, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll hit the road to see some of the state’s past investments in local food systems in action.

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll visits Western Massachusetts Food Processing Center and Clarkdale Fruit Farms to see state investments in local food systems.

07/10/2026

In a rare local meeting of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s board of directors, town officials and state legislators gave impassioned pleas for fairness and equity regarding the Quabbin Reservoir on Friday.

Local residents and state legislators demand fairness and equity regarding the Quabbin Reservoir, citing water bans, economic impact and lack of compensation.

07/10/2026

Now underway and continuing through Sunday, July 12, the Greenfield Circus brings the familiar sight of Lucy the Tent, named for the late Lucille Ball, back to the Franklin County Fairgrounds on Wisdom Way. The Melha Shriners Clown Unit has partnered with Westchester Circus Arts to revive a community tradition with a modern twist.

Experience the revival of a community tradition at the Franklin County Fairgrounds with a modern twist. Enjoy classic clown antics and breathtaking acrobatics.

07/10/2026

School districts in Franklin County have been emphasizing for years that the Chapter 70 formula, which calculates how much state aid will be allocated to each municipality for education, does not work for rural communities, and an aspect of the governor’s budget includes a glimmer of hope.

School districts in Franklin County seek changes to the Chapter 70 formula, which calculates state aid for education. State legislators revive the Foundation Budget Review Commission.

07/10/2026

Erving Conservation Commission members recently heard Erving Industries Inc.’s plans to put a 3.2-megawatt battery energy storage system on Route 2 across the road from its 97 East Main St. paper mill to store excess power the company generates from its turbine.

Erving Industries and Madison Energy Infrastructure presented their plans to the Conservation Commission for a 3.2 megawatt battery energy storage system to store excess power generated from the paper mill's turbine.

07/10/2026

An executive assistant at Town Hall and an administrative assistant for the Police Department were approved at this week’s Colrain Selectboard meeting.

Two new positions were approved in Colrain, with an executive assistant and an administrative assistant for the police department approved.

07/10/2026

Miniature canvases featuring local scenery and landscapes, animals, objects like spaceships and basketballs, and abstract images will be on display at the Community Room in the Leverett Library.

Experience the Community Mini Art Show at Leverett Library, featuring 185 miniature canvases. Join the reception on July 11.

07/10/2026

A 26-year-old Athol man was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5 a.m. on Friday in New Salem.

A 26-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash in New Salem. The crash occurred on Blackinton Road. Investigation is ongoing.

07/10/2026

After turning the corner onto Main Street on a clear blue morning in late May, Francis “Fran” Larvey spotted a Toyota Tacoma next to a flashing parking meter outside Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center and walked up to take a closer look. A man approached calmly and asked if he was “too late...

07/10/2026

Artist Danielle Lucier's first solo gallery exhibition, "Green Light - A Love Letter to Greenfield," is on display at the Artspace Community Arts Center through July 17, featuring ceramic pieces and paintings of various scenes of downtown Greenfield.