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Author Archives: Paul Jablon

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My Turn: Renewal or preservation, or a vision for both

by Paul Jablon November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

An effective vision for Greenfield differs greatly from just keeping it the same. Rather, a forward looking vision prioritizes growth, modernization, and sustainability, while maintaining the same focus on tradition, heritage, and stability. We are fortunately blessed with a group of younger people who have stepped forward to take Greenfield on a pathway to economic […]

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My Turn: Time for more housing, not parking lots

by Paul Jablon September 29, 2025September 29, 2025
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My Turn: Democrats are just ‘Republican Lites’

by Paul Jablon April 10, 2025
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My Turn: What will make Greenfield schools safe places to learn?

by Paul Jablon November 12, 2024
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My Turn: Trump’s deportations would cost us dearly

by Paul Jablon October 17, 2024
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My Turn: How to make dual stream recycling work for Greenfield

by Susan Worgaftik and Paul Jablon January 22, 2024
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My Turn: How can the School Committee make a decision without evidence?

by Paul Jablon February 16, 2023
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My Turn: Reimagining our schools 

by Julie Letendre, Doug Selwyn, Paul Jablon, Bram Moreinis, Pixie Holbrook, Susan Miller King, Staff Report and David Greenberg December 28, 2022
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My Turn: A collaborative School Committee that is truly responsive to parents

by Paul Jablon October 28, 2021
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My Turn: No more MCAS, ever

by Paul Jablon January 29, 2021

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