Greenfield County Insight

Local Planning and Education

• 🔥 Greenfield Bike Plan: The City of Greenfield released a new citywide bike plan developed with the Conway School...

A Massachusetts law effective last August requires landlords to pay broker fees unless renters hire the broker first, with Gov. Healey and AG Campbell...

Senate approved the $63.37 billion FY27 budget 40-0, highlighting record investments in cities and towns plus education and municipal support. A House-Senate conference will now reconcile versions before final passage.

Cold rain dominates Sunday across Massachusetts, with showers starting early in central areas and temperatures stuck in the 50s all day.

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Greenfield's new Bike Plan identifies 10 priority segments including Federal Street and Main Street to improve cyclist access to downtown, schools,...

Two Connecticut women were arrested May 21 in Bernardston on Route 5 after a traffic stop for an expired registration uncovered multiple drug charges,...

Greenfield's baseball team delivered a community-defining victory, edging Lenox 4-3 in a 17-inning Western Mass Class C final on Malik Moore's two-out RBI single. The marathon win showcases local resilience and fuels pride across Franklin County.

Traffic and Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Route 2 Crash Response: Crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Route 2 in Greenfield, with a portion of the...

MassDOT advised travelers to plan ahead for heavy Memorial Day volumes, with today and Saturday afternoon flagged as peak times.

A multi-vehicle...

The Greenfield School Department’s $25.7 million FY27 request, a 2% increase, will draw $2.7 million from revolving funds to sustain services without...

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Updates

• 🔥 Greenfield Schools FY27 Funding: Greenfield schools will use $2.7M from revolving funds in the FY27 budget...

Maryland-based Hull Street Energy is acquiring FirstLight's Turners Falls and Northfield hydroelectric sites, positioning the buyer as one of the...

The Greenfield Farmers' Market is back, inviting residents to visit favorite vendors, buy local foods, and support local agriculture by meeting the...

The Greenfield Public Library is creating a five-year strategic plan and actively seeking community input to guide its direction. Residents can help...

Franklin County manager issues letter regarding request to participate in regional water supply discussions. The move addresses collaborative infrastructure planning with neighboring areas.

Greenfield City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting rent control measures to curb the "explosive rise in housing costs" over the past...

Greenfield's proposed $70.02 million FY27 budget is under active Ways & Means review, balancing education needs against public safety concerns.

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Municipal Budget

• Mayor's Budget Support: Opinion piece argues the mayor's balanced budget deserves support due to real impacts on residents in...

Greenfield’s healthcare scene is buzzing with openings for nurses and therapists, reflecting local employment trends amid regional demand.

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A State Police traffic stop on I-91 northbound in Greenfield Tuesday evening quickly escalated when a passenger fled into the woods.

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