Econ dev opportunities: Bank RFP and state growth grants
Key Questions
What is the deadline for the bank RFP in Greenfield?
RFP #26-0302 for bank services has a deadline of May 15.
Who was hired by Greenfield Cooperative Bank?
Greenfield Cooperative Bank hired Katya Krasnova as VP and Mortgage Originator.
What grants are available from CMRPC?
CMRPC is offering state growth grants from April 9-14.
What job opportunities are available in Franklin County?
Jobs include healthcare positions at $60K+ ($61-65K in Greenfield), customer service, and manufacturing up to $35/hr with healthcare benefits.
What funding did Shea Theater receive?
Shea Theater Arts Center in Turners Falls received $165K USDA funding for renovations.
What is Greenfield Planning Board revising?
The Planning Board is revising bylaws on housing shelters and initiating zoning bylaw amendments.
When does Greenfield DPW bulky curbside collection resume?
Bulky curbside collection resumes April 17.
What is under discussion for data centers in Franklin County?
Franklin County is weighing costs and benefits of two proposed data centers.
RFP #26-0302 bank 5/15; Coop Bank hires Krasnova VP; CMRPC grants 4/9-14; jobs $16-29/hr + healthcare $60K+ (Greenfield $61-65/hr); Shea Theater $165K USDA reno (Turners Falls); fireworks 4/3-4; Strathmore May 2026; Historic Deerfield 4/18; data centers; UDC revisions; shelter bylaws hearing; Baystate nurses; Greenfield DPW bulky curbside resumes 4/17.