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By JON HUER

Liberals and Democrats are agitated out of their minds over Trump’s many transgressions. Virtually everything Trump does — so radically different from every presidential behavior we have ever known — aggravates them. They cry out: “Why isn’t he more like the other presidents?”

By ANN VALENTINE

The Greenfield Education Association is dismayed with the resignation of Superintendent Patenaude during this challenging time. In service to this district over the last 16 years, Ms. Patenaude led with the utmost integrity and always put the best interests of Greenfield’s students, staff, and families at the forefront of every decision. The recent attacks and accusations regarding school budget management do not reflect the dedication, superb management, attention to detail, and transparency she has consistently demonstrated.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Returning to budget talks following May’s City Council meeting, the School Committee voted Wednesday to approve a level-funded fiscal year 2026 budget, reflecting roughly $1.89 million in cuts from the original proposal that was submitted to the mayor earlier this year.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The School Committee voted unanimously to approve two interview sessions on Saturday for the seven candidates who have applied to fill Superintendent Karin Patenaude’s role for an interim period.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

GREENFIELD — Calling all knitters: Saturday, June 14, marks Worldwide Knit in Public Day and the Greenfield Public Library intends to celebrate.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Despite thorough debate over a proposed resolution to support a statewide single-payer health care system this week, the Human Rights Commission tabled the idea for now, with some expressing hesitancy to prioritize the idea over other efforts, such as supporting the city’s homeless population.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — In recognition of the city’s efforts to bolster housing production — from City Council’s vote to augment height restrictions downtown to a series of zoning ordinances to facilitate the construction of new housing — the Massachusetts Housing Partnership has honored Mayor Ginny Desorgher with a Housing Hero Award.

When I read about the proposed Flag Day/Army anniversary/birthday celebration to be held on June 14 to the tune of $50 million, (of borrowed money) I thought I would much rather to see all the living past presidents and as many of their cabinet officials and retired army officers (in uniform) as possible gather at the National Cathedral for a service of dedication for the future of our country.

By CHRIS LARABEE

As the “No Kings” movement prepares to take to the streets in all 50 states this weekend, activist groups in Franklin County have organized their own events.

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — Two passionate advocates spent time outfitting the Greenfield Common with orange decorations to raise awareness on National Gun Violence Awareness Day last week.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Developer Jeff Bruscoe brought his plan to build a senior housing facility at 75 Oak Hill Road before the Planning Board last week, discussing the possibility of building it as a cluster development or condominium association.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Using a $100,000 grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments is working with the Department of Public Works to curb water pollution caused by stormwater runoff.

By GUSTAVO ATENCIO FLORES

GREENFIELD — With a new name, the Greenfield-based organization previously known as the New England Learning Center for Women in Transition, or NELCWIT, hopes to be more inclusive of all people who experience domestic or sexual violence.

By ROBIN NEIPP

My name is Robin Neipp. I currently work as a Public Health Nurse for the towns of Montague/Greenfield under the Valley Regional Health Collaborative Grant. I also currently volunteer with Grassroots for Gun Violence Prevention (Grassroots4GVP.org) in Massachusetts. In my work and personal life I recognize gun violence as a public health crisis and seek to decrease the loss of life and ongoing trauma that follows any firearm death or injury.

By DANIEL CANTOR YALOWITZ

We all learn at some point in life that nothing is permanent, all is transient. This is a powerful and poignant life lesson when it comes to us, usually through some major loss or transition. Growing up, I always thought that what I had and who I had around me would always be there. As I grow into my late 60s, I find that I’ve had to relearn and reframe that thinking — loss and change are a daily occurrence that somehow I must adjust to. It is a way of life for all of us.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Determined not to let rain or the current presidential administration dampen their pride, hundreds lined the streets Saturday afternoon for the 8th annual Franklin County Pride Parade and Festival.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — As the Historical Commission considers the creation of a historical district in the city’s downtown, discussion between members and the mayor’s Chief of Staff Erin Anhalt Thursday revealed that the process is likely to be longer and more arduous than anticipated.

In the past two weeks I have noted several changes in the Recorder.

By ALLEN WOODS

Donald Trump recently said that in his second term, “I run the country and the world” without worrying about advisers, elected and appointed government officials, and courts working against him. Even within the context of comparing his two terms, it is an alarming view of presidential power, and identifies a man who in every nuance and overt action aspires to wear a crown, be worshipped, and dutifully bribed by all seeking his favor.