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GREENFIELD — The new music ministry team at the Second Congregational Church of Greenfield — made up of Michael Pfitzer, minister of music, and Dorothy Claire Glover, organist/pianist — is ramping up the fall music program and welcomes participation...

I have just read the following Associated Press article published in the Recorder: “Pope: Harris, Trump Against Life,” [Sept. 14]. The AP journalist writes, “Pope Francis advises American Catholics to choose who they think is the ‘lesser evil’ in the...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Public Library Foundation handed Mayor Ginny Desorgher a check for $250,000 on Monday morning, completing a $2 million pledge to reduce the taxpayer burden associated with the new library’s construction.“You don’t see all...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Two suspects have been arrested after allegedly engaging in a foot pursuit that caused staff and students at the Discovery School at Four Corners to temporarily shelter-in-place on Friday afternoon.Following a roughly three-hour foot...

Sept. 24:Author talk with Doug SelwynGREENFIELD — The Greenfield Public Library welcomes local author Doug Selwyn on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room to discuss his books on education. Selwyn will read from his work, but the...

By DANIEL CANTOR YALOWITZ

“A deep sense of love and belonging is an irreducible need of all people. We are biologically, cognitively, physically, and spiritually wired to love, to be loved, and to belong.” — Brene BrownOnce upon a time, earlier in this century, I was dean of...

We look weak, and it looks like we are led by cowards.Do not shoot me, I am a citizen of the U.S. from a military family.Karl Rove, committed treason in front of us all. F.B.I. looks weak, led by cowards. It appears it is OK to be a spy in Washington....

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Northeast Biodiesel, the worker- and consumer-owned cooperative that in 2008 set out to produce 1.75 million gallons of biodiesel fuel each year using recycled vegetable oil from restaurants and catering facilities, is selling its 179...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — Over the last 13 years of creating his movie “Sheepdog” through building relationships with veterans and their families, director and actor Steven Grayhm sought to tell the stories of U.S. veterans once they return to civilian life.The...

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — A lot has changed since 1954. What hasn’t changed is the tight-knit relationships fostered by the Turners Falls High School Class of 1954.On Thursday, nine of the class’ 19 surviving members got together at Terrazza Ristorante to mark...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Local and State Police are searching for a male and female suspect who allegedly ran from their vehicle during a traffic stop.According to Greenfield Police Lt. Christopher Greene, the man and woman ran toward Cherry Street, where...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Friendly’s will make its last Fribbles and Monster Mash Sundaes this weekend before it closes its doors Sunday, wrapping up 42 years of business at 200 Mohawk Trail.The company announced the closure in a written statement published in...

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — As the Oct. 12 deadline for public comment on the Northern Tier Passenger Rail study approaches, communities around Franklin County are sending letters of support to the state for what some officials say could be a “game-changer” for the...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Local police had a slithery surprise on Thursday morning when they encountered what they believe to be an endangered snake on Pleasant Street. Greenfield Police Officer Marcus Johansson responded to a report of a large black snake sunning...

By CHRIS LARABEE

As the Greenfield Garden Cinemas was completed in the late 1920s, Hollywood was introducing a novel idea into more and more movies: sound. In 2024, cinema co-owner Isaac Mass and local movie historian Jonathan Boschen are offering an opportunity to...

By ALLEN WOODS

In my first try at college, beginning in 1968, I didn’t major in journalism, or English, but experimented with writing, and read voraciously. A literate friend tutored me in the types and styles of writing, including the period’s passionate debate on...

While I understand the need to replace the water main below Main Street in Greenfield and the importance of updating the infrastructure of our city, officials have really dropped the ball on this one. By leaving a gravel strip exposed on the westbound...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — Connecting people who are coping with legal matters with vital services can help prevent recidivism. It was with this in mind that the Franklin County Justice Center was chosen as the site of a Community Resource Fair featuring roughly 30...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — School Committee discussions on whether to consider stationing a school resource officer in the city’s schools resulted in a 3-3 tie vote on Wednesday, leading the issue to be tabled until the October meeting.Wednesday’s discussion comes...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — After a roughly 75-minute public comment session that brought City Hall’s meeting room to standing room only, the Economic Development Committee voted 2-1 with one abstention in favor of recommending changes to the city’s cluster...