Learn about decluttering, downsizing in Senior Center program

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Senior Center will host a program on decluttering and downsizing, led by Steve Lanning of Hatfield, on Friday, Aug. 23, from 11 a.m. to noon.

During this AARP presentation, attendees will explore how and why we get swallowed up by our belongings, and what to do about it. The talk will consider why it’s so hard to separate the emotional versus the practical attachments to items, and will help attendees get started on an effective reduction plan.

Lanning is a member of the Massachusetts AARP Speakers Bureau. The program is free and open to all, but advance registration is required by calling 413-772-1517, ext. 0 or by stopping by the Senior Center’s front desk.

Aug. 30: Mike & Beth Cabaret Show

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Senior Center will host the Mike & Beth Cabaret Show, featuring music, comedy and kazoos, on Friday, Aug. 30, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Senior Center membership is not required for this free program, but attendees must register ahead of time by calling 413-772-1517, ext. 0 or by stopping by the Senior Center’s front desk. The program is funded by a grant from the Greenfield Cultural Council.

City Clerk’s Office announces early voting hours

GREENFIELD — Ahead of the 2024 Massachusetts primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 3, the City Clerk’s Office is announcing its early voting hours. The early voting schedule is as follows:

■Saturday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Voter registration or registration changes only will be allowed from 3 to 5 p.m. (City Hall will be accessible through the side door.)

■Monday, Aug. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

■Tuesday, Aug. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

■Wednesday, Aug. 28, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

■Thursday, Aug. 29, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

■Friday, Aug. 30, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Greenfield residents are reminded that vote by mail or absentee ballot applications must be submitted annually. To learn more about both procedures, visit greenfield-ma.gov/departments/city_clerk/elections_and_voting.php. The deadline to submit a vote by mail application for the state primary is Monday, Aug. 26, at 5 p.m.

The deadline for voter registration or to change voter information for all elections is 10 days prior to the election date. The deadline for the state primary election is Saturday, Aug. 24. Greenfield residents can register by visiting the City Clerk’s Office during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.) or register online at www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/.

A secure dropbox is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for all municipal correspondence, including return ballots and applications to vote by mail.

Residents voting in person for the Sept. 3, primary will cast their ballots at the Greenfield High School gymnasium at 21 Barr Ave. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

With questions regarding early voting or voting procedures, call the City Clerk’s Office at 413-772-1555.