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By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — What could reality television, the loneliness epidemic and Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan all have in common?

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Producer and assistant director Michael Haley, whose name has appeared in the credits of 60 feature films and 18 television movies, will speak at Greenfield Community College on Thursday about his journey from being a Berkshire Community College graduate to a Hollywood veteran.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — Mental health officials, school representatives and nonprofit leaders from across Franklin County recently came together to discuss youth mental health, and brainstorm ideas on future programs and collaborations to support youth mental health services.

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — Community and nonprofit leaders convened at the Franklin Regional Council of Governments’ offices this week to share an update on advocacy efforts for some of the most vulnerable populations: children and caregivers.

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE — The town has a new pharmacy after two months without one.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

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.

By GREG VINE

PETERSHAM — Before his term ended, former President Joe Biden awarded lifelong Petersham resident Larry Buell and his wife Katja Esser with the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

By CHRIS LARABEE

WARWICK — With a $100,000 state grant, Warwick Community School will continue to lay down the foundation for its comprehensive behavioral and mental health services program.

By CHRIS LARABEE

If you take a look at the spreadsheets on Mason Smith and Tyler Wolkowicz’s computer screens, you might think they’re undertaking an extensive math project.

By GUSTAVO ATENCIO FLORES

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College students, alumni and community members came together for a night of food, drinks and awards at the “Building Bridges and Belonging: GCC’s Celebration of Community” fundraising dinner last week.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College has increased the number of public safety officers patrolling its campus as the administration investigates reported threats made by a student to a faculty member on Friday.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — As the city’s Community Preservation Committee decides how it will spend $213,000 in available CPA funds, the public weighed in at a hearing Thursday, expressing an overwhelming support for projects related to affordable housing.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — Preschoolers at the Central Street Head Start program got an early start on practicing healthy dental habits this week through a free, two-day partnership with the Community Health Center of Franklin County and J&S Smile Pros.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

ERVING — Paula Betters, director of the Erving Senior & Community Center, is taking the next 145 days before her retirement on July 18 to put the cherry on top of her decade of work.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — State and local officials joined members of the public in expressing concern for river quality and habitat for wildlife, among other considerations, during a hearing Wednesday on a draft decision approving a water quality certification for FirstLight Hydro Generating Co.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The Franklin Community Co-op’s plans to expand Green Fields Market remain in limbo as negotiations continue between Cleary Jewelers and the parties involved with converting the former Wilson’s Department Store into a mixed-use development.

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Community College Foundation invites the community to its annual fundraising dinner, “Building Bridges and Belonging: GCC’s Celebration of Community,” on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in GCC’s Cohn Family Dining Commons.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

GREENFIELD — Local nonprofits are worried they may see a drop in donations due to Gov. Maura Healey’s proposal to put a cap on charitable donation tax deductions.

The Franklin County Community Meals Program will be serving to-go lunches throughout school vacation week at three locations in Greenfield and Turners Falls.

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — With the final two projects presented Thursday evening, the Community Preservation Committee is now accepting public feedback on the 11 remaining applications submitted for this year’s funding cycle.