Good Trouble Street Choir welcomes new members
GREENFIELD — The Good Trouble Street Choir is accepting altos, sopranos and tenors who love to sing in harmony at vigils and protests.
This is not a drop-in chorus, but a committed group that sings in three- and four-part harmony. Sight singing is a plus but not a requirement. No auditions are required.
Rehearsals are held every second and fourth Monday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church by the Greenfield Common. Contact Joe Toritto to sign up 413-774-5828 or joetoritto@yahoo.com.
Greenfield Arts Walk kicking off 2026 season
GREENFIELD — This spring marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Greenfield Arts Walk, the monthly downtown event that’s become a staple of Greenfield’s cultural district.
Supported through funding from the Crossroads Cultural District Committee and the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Arts Walk will now feature a vendor market with local makers, artists and craftspeople on Court Square, showcasing handmade goods alongside a featured live music performance each month from May through October.
The season kicks off on Friday, May 29, from 5 to 8 p.m., with a special performance by singer-songwriter Lexi Weege from 7 to 8 p.m. Attendees can also enjoy food and drinks throughout the evening, including offerings from the Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center bar and the Cocina Lupita food truck.
The Greenfield Arts Walk will continue its tradition of celebrating creativity across downtown galleries and community spaces, and participants are encouraged to explore on foot. This month’s featured locations include Looky Here, The LAVA Center, Madhouse Multi-Arts, Greenspace CoWork and more. Maps of participating locations are available on the Facebook event page and the Madhouse Multi-Arts website at madhousemultiarts.com/greenfieldartswalk, as well as at each location during the event.
“We’re excited to bring more artists, musicians and community members together in the heart of downtown Greenfield,” Madhouse Multi-Arts co-founder Jackson Williams said in a statement. “The new market and concert series add another layer of energy and accessibility to an event that already celebrates local creativity in so many forms.”
May 29: Closing reception for Four Rivers exhibit
GREENFIELD — The closing reception for an exhibit of artwork by Four Rivers Charter Public School students will be held on Friday, May 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. at The LAVA Center.
The exhibit showcases a breadth of materials, styles and focuses, from charcoal still lifes to painted landscapes, from paper sculptures to clay figurines. The work comes from grades seven through 12.
Water use restriction in place
GREENFIELD — In accordance with Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper declaring a worsened drought status for the Connecticut River Valley Region, Mayor Ginny Desorgher has declared a state of water supply conservation.
As drought conditions persist, the city is implementing odd/even day water use restrictions. Residents with odd-numbered addresses are restricted to outdoor watering on odd-numbered days, and residents with even-numbered addresses are restricted to outdoor watering on even-numbered days.
Watering outside of the allowed days can result in fines of $50 for the first offense and $100 for each subsequent offense.
The city is also recommending residents follow state suggestions on minimizing water use, including limiting watering to hand-held hoses or watering cans, to be used only after 5 p.m. or before 9 a.m.; fixing indoor leaks, such as from toilets, faucets and showers, which account for more than 60% of indoor use; and for larger buildings and businesses, conducting water audits to identify leaks and potential water conservation opportunities.
Visit greenfield-ma.gov/news_detail_T4_R451.php for more information.