The Greenfield Recorder

05/12/2026

Of Rowe’s 327 registered voters, 67 made quick work of the 22 articles on the Annual Town Meeting warrant with minimal discussion at Rowe Elementary School on Monday, approving each request.

All articles presented at Rowe's Annual Town Meeting passed on Monday night, with no discussion on any article except for Article 20.

05/12/2026

New Salem voters approved the smaller $3.7 million budget on Monday, following the failure of a Proposition 2½ override, but will be asked to return to the ballot box to approve a different override for a $260,000 bucket loader for the Highway Department.

Voters in New Salem approved the smaller $3.7 million budget and will be asked to return to the ballot box to approve an override for a $260,000 bucket loader for the Highway Department.

05/12/2026

Roughly 400 people convened at Ralph C. Mahar Regional School last week for the first Senator’s Showcase, a chance for students to highlight their interests and the skills learned in the classroom.

Discover the Senator's Showcase at Ralph C. Mahar Regional School, where students showcased their talents and skills.

05/12/2026

The Communities That Care Coalition celebrated the work of school districts in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region, and presented the Sarah Cummings Coalition Leadership Award to Hannah Bertrand of The Brick House Community Resource Center during its biannual meeting on Thursday.

Communities That Care Coalition celebrates school districts and presents award to Hannah Bertrand for her leadership in serving youth.

05/12/2026

When Rowe voters go to the polls on Saturday, they’ll see a series of uncontested races, along with two positions for which no ballot candidates are running.

Rowe voters will see uncontested races and write-in opportunities in the upcoming election on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rowe Elementary School.

05/12/2026

Twelve incumbents are seeking reelection in Warwick on Monday, May 18.

Warwick election: Twelve incumbents seek reelection. Polls open May 18 at Warwick Town Hall.

05/12/2026

Picture this: It’s a beautiful day in May and the weather finally decides to cooperate. It’s a weekend, the sun is shining, the temperature is in the 60s and you decide that it is time to take a walk in the woods. Leaf-out has happened and the woods are filled with filtered light that glows […...

05/12/2026

Brody Hicks got the save for the Franklin Tech baseball team in a 2-1 Suburban East win over Greenfield in Turners Falls on Monday afternoon. Hicks entered the game in the top of the seventh and started the inning with consecutive walks. Malik Moore then bunted to move the runners to second and thir...

05/11/2026

A Montague man will spend 18 to 20 years in state prison after pleading guilty in Franklin County Superior Court to 12 charges related to child sexual abuse.

Montague man sentenced to 18-20 years in prison for child sexual abuse charges in Franklin County. Investigation started after a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

05/11/2026

Community Action Pioneer Valley recently recognized Safe Passage Executive Director Marianne Winters, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, and Healthy Bones & Balance instructor Glafyra “Gliffy” Ennis-Yentsch for their contributions to the anti-poverty agency.

Community Action Pioneer Valley honors local contributors, including Marianne Winters, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and Gliffy Ennis-Yentsch, at annual breakfast.

05/11/2026

When Kirsten Levitt, executive director and chef at Stone Soup Cafe, traveled to Washington D.C. for the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, she was reminded of the power of collaboration in pursuit of a common goal, and returned to Greenfield determined to put it into practice.

Kirsten Levitt, executive director of Stone Soup Cafe, shares her experience at the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference and the power of collaboration.