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Advocates talk benefits of single-payer health care in Greenfield forum
07-25-2025 10:07 AM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

GREENFIELD — Advocates for single-payer health care say creating a Massachusetts Healthcare Trust could save the state $37.36 billion in health insurance costs.

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Extreme weather takes a toll on local peaches
07-23-2025 1:32 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

After extreme weather events brought about a particularly challenging 2023 growing season for Pioneer Valley farmers, this year’s peach crop is shaping up to be devastating for some western Mass farmers, while others have weathered the storms.


Citing lack of transparency, residents push back on FERC’s FirstLight comment session
07-18-2025 2:35 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s public comment sessions at Greenfield Community College on Wednesday drew opposition from attendees who cited a lack of transparency in the comment process pertaining to FirstLight Hydro Generating Co.


Baystate Franklin Medical Center not at risk of closure, CFO says
07-10-2025 2:00 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — Despite concerns circulating about the future of Baystate Franklin Medical Center after the passage of the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act that cuts roughly $1.1 trillion in health care spending, Baystate Health’s chief financial officer advises the Greenfield hospital is not at risk of closure.


Community Action project to create all-in-one service center, food pantry in Greenfield faces funding hurdles
06-29-2025 10:00 AM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — In the wake of federal funding cuts, Community Action Pioneer Valley’s plan to renovate the site of the former Barn Grocery Store at 95 River St. and convert it into an all-in-one service center and food pantry now faces significant hurdles.


Mobile Health Unit helps expand Community Health Center of Franklin County’s services
06-24-2025 11:01 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

MONTAGUE — The Community Health Center of Franklin County is getting ready to hit the road.


Green River Festival brings ‘cultural melting pot’ of music to fairgrounds
06-23-2025 1:31 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — The Green River Festival returned to the Franklin County Fairgrounds for the 39th year, kicking off the summer and showcasing improvements from last year by emphasizing all the Pioneer Valley has to offer in talent — and beer.


Green River Festival to welcome 40-plus bands, bring back local beer in 39th year
06-17-2025 10:23 AM

By SHERYL HUNTER

GREENFIELD — There will be music, music and more music when the 39th annual Green River Festival returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds this weekend.


Modern relevance of Pride’s protest movement origins emphasized at Greenfield’s 8th annual festival, parade
06-09-2025 9:07 AM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Determined not to let rain or the current presidential administration dampen their pride, hundreds lined the streets Saturday afternoon for the 8th annual Franklin County Pride Parade and Festival.


Franklin County Pride parade, festival returns Saturday in Greenfield
06-05-2025 11:16 AM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — The 8th annual Franklin County Pride Parade and Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, and while it is a challenging time for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S., this year’s event is for reflection and joy.


Vigneau to retire as CEO of Franklin County YMCA
06-01-2025 10:02 AM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD – After six years serving as CEO of Franklin County YMCA – a period of time in which the organization saw more than 50% growth in both membership and programming – Grady Vigneau will retire June 30.


Ready to fly: Greenfield Community College graduates 308 in ‘challenging time’
05-19-2025 11:22 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — As Greenfield Community College’s 308 graduates step out into a tumultuous world, they were urged to stay grounded in their values by a commencement speaker who one time left the world.


Area arts organizations concerned by proposed NEA elimination
05-16-2025 10:24 AM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMANand MADISON SCHOFIELD

Area arts organizations are worried about the future funding landscape after hearing about cuts the Trump administration is proposing to the National Endowment for the Arts.


In celebration of Law Day, Franklin County students tour Justice Center
05-04-2025 2:00 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

GREENFIELD — The Franklin County Justice Center celebrated the future of law by welcoming middle and high school students from across the county for an inside look at the judicial system on Thursday morning.


Athol man to serve five to seven years on child abuse charges
05-02-2025 6:24 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — An Athol man will spend the next five to seven years in state prison after being found guilty of charges related to child abuse.


DIAL/SELF Youth and Community Services faces nearly 40% funding cut
04-30-2025 3:01 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — DIAL/SELF Youth and Community Services, a Greenfield-based nonprofit that serves youths across Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties and the North Quabbin region, announced Tuesday that the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is expected to cut nearly 40% of its roughly $2 million budget.


FRCOG proposes charter changes for first time since creation in 1997
04-23-2025 3:03 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — In the 28 years since the Franklin Regional Council of Governments’ (FRCOG) charter was first created, no amendments have been made.


LifePath halts Healthy Living Program amid anticipated federal cuts
04-23-2025 3:01 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Amid anticipated cuts to federal Older Americans Act (Title III) funding, the nonprofit LifePath is stopping its Healthy Living Program, which assists those facing long-term health challenges.


AG pledges to help fight opioid crisis in visit to Greenfield
04-20-2025 2:02 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell promised local officials during a visit to Greenfield on Tuesday that she intends to prioritize efforts to curb the opioid crisis in Massachusetts amid cuts and freezing of federal funding.


Local officials advocate for more state highway money
04-17-2025 2:00 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

For a town like Hatfield, annual road maintenance has become increasingly challenging over the past 12 years, as state Chapter 90 money declines even as the price of hot mix asphalt rises substantially.


Franklin County, North Quabbin groups send letter opposing pipeline expansion
04-15-2025 3:01 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

Beginning more than a decade ago and wrapping up in 2016, a wide-ranging coalition in western Massachusetts banded together to resist Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co.’s Northeast Energy Direct project, which proposed a pipeline running through eight Franklin County towns.

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