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GREENFIELD — With plans to have the former Zion Korean Church, now owned by Franklin County’s YMCA, moved back to its hometown of Barre, contractors are working to meticulously dismantle the historic building piece by piece.

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CHARLEMONT — Facing a potential shutdown by the Board of Health for a lack of reliable access to heating and a kitchen for tenants, Oxbow Resort owner Travis DeCere shared the upgrades he has made to the Route 2 property.

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GREENFIELD — To remain compliant with Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection standards, the city’s Department of Public Works must hire a potable water specialist who holds a Grade 3T drinking water license and certification before the second week of April, according to DPW Director Marlo Warner II.

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GREENFIELD — A new committee aimed at finding ways to best serve the city’s homeless population is gaining momentum following City Council approval of its formation last week and the appointment of its leader.

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GREENFIELD — The city’s Community and Economic Development Director Amy Cahillane announced last week that with two developers eyeing the former First National Bank building on Bank Row, the city plans to publish a request for proposals for the long-vacant site early this summer.

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DEERFIELD — Following a public hearing attended by more than 50 residents Thursday evening, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Regional Dog Shelter will appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals again next month, as it seeks a special permit to open a dog shelter near Plain Road East.

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GREENFIELD — Tensions rose between City Council and School Committee Wednesday in the wake of Mayor Ginny Desorgher’s announcement that the city cannot fund the School Department’s nearly $25.59 million budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, a $1.89 million increase over the current fiscal year.

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GREENFIELD — Police arrested 34-year-old Dion Cadiz of Turners Falls on Wednesday night after he allegedly broke into his ex-partner’s home on Shattuck Street and, aiming a handgun at her, threatened to kill her.

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GREENFIELD — The Ways and Means Committee is recommending $700,000 in bonds as part of the Department of Public Works’ fiscal year 2026 budget requests to dredge the Green River water supply intake and to plan clay pipe replacements and repairs throughout the city.

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GREENFIELD — Although the mayor announced last week that the city could not fund the School Department’s nearly $25.59 million budget proposal with a $1.89 million increase, a key driver of which was redistricting measures, the School Committee voted 6-0 with one abstention to continue with its redistricting plan in September.

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GREENFIELD — In his address to food cooperative members at the 14th annual Neighboring Food Co-op Association meeting, U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern rallied his constituents to fight back against federal cuts to food and agriculture programs under the Trump administration.

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GREENFIELD — In its 22nd year raising money for the Warm the Children clothing drive, the Greenfield Tae Kwon Do Center raised $4,400 with its annual Break-athon event in November and subsequent kindling sales.

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GREENFIELD — The Community Preservation Committee voted to decline funding for three proposed projects this year — one for the construction of a greywater system for a proposed housing development at Stone Farm Lane, and two for the renovation and expansion of the city’s pickleball courts — while fully funding the remainder of project applications for $158,162.

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GREENFIELD — Of the 16 American and Canadian municipalities nominated to the Strongest Town Contest, Greenfield has advanced to the third round as one of the remaining eight.

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GREENFIELD — Mayor Ginny Desorgher addressed the School Committee Wednesday night to explain why the city cannot fund the School Department’s proposed $1.89 million budget increase in fiscal year 2026.

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GREENFIELD — After months of anticipation, the Starbucks at 200 Mohawk Trail opened its doors Thursday morning to serve its first customer: 12-year-old Emma Lanoue, a seventh grader at Pioneer Valley Regional School.

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GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Police Department is urging those who have applied for either new or renewed gun licenses to be patient, as it has been processing a weekly volume of applications that is roughly double what was seen in October.

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NORTHFIELD — Firefighters came to the rescue of a 6-month-old border collie Tuesday evening after it fell through the ice of the partially melted Connecticut River.

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DEERFIELD — Fire Chief Daren Melnik said he believes a faulty extension cord may be responsible for a greenhouse fire on Jones Road Tuesday afternoon.

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TURNERS FALLS — Police and firefighters blocked off a portion of the road at the Walgreens plaza on Avenue A Monday evening after an individual called the pharmacy to report a bomb, according to Turners Falls Fire Capt. Michael Currie.

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GREENFIELD — After the Planning Board voted unanimously to approve a series of housing-related ordinances last week, the Economic Development Committee is expected to discuss them, and potentially vote on them, Tuesday evening.