I would like to comment on having another grocery market in Greenfield. I have read all the reasons that the Aldi’s site has problems.

For me and my family, it is the idea of yet another grocery, and especially a chain, in this town.

I have lived in Greenfield or Colrain for 50ish years. Greenfield is our market town.

I go to Fosters, whichwas started in 1941. Same family, many loyal workers. Along with main brands, they buy from local farms and businesses.

There is also the Franklin Community Co-op, which is moving into the Wilson’s Department Store building (closer to the Common, to help “revitalize” the downtown core). There is Stop & Shop (Dutch) and Big Y. There is an active farmers market and distribution of free food to those in need.

I don’t understand why there is a need to create another place to sell food in Greenfield. There are reasons why that site is wrong, but I also think another grocery in Greenfield makes no sense and is a negative upon this town and its well-being.

Judith Maloney

Greenfield

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