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Sustainability made fun: Greenfield High School club aims to make school and planet greener
02-28-2025 10:23 AM

By EVELINE MACDOUGALL

Stella Verlander, a Greenfield High School senior who plans to study political science in college with an eye toward an environmental law degree, is president of the GHS Sustainability Club. Verlander revived the club following pandemic interruptions, with the aim of educating people about issues related to conservation, climate crises, and political action. “Any obstacles are not about lack of interest,” she said. “The real problem is ignorance.”

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Conway residents weigh in on decommissioning some streetlights
02-21-2025 2:34 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

CONWAY — As the town’s streetlight study continues, residents and officials gathered at Town Hall this week to shed some light on the topic.


Ashfield aims to cut fossil fuel use by 95.6% by 2050
12-16-2024 7:01 AM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ASHFIELD — The Selectboard has approved a plan to reduce fossil fuel use in town-owned facilities by 95.6% by 2050.Over the next quarter-century, the town will work to decarbonize its nine buildings and fleet of vehicles by reducing energy use,...


Double Edge Theatre eyes eco-friendly housing, new Community Design Center
12-12-2024 2:39 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

ASHFIELD — Combining creativity and community, Double Edge Theatre is working to create a sustainable future by providing eco-friendly housing and renovating old buildings into new apartments, while also constructing a Community Design Center.Between...


Greening Greenfield invites community to Energy Fair
11-13-2024 10:08 AM

GREENFIELD — Greening Greenfield is offering an Energy Fair to introduce residents to the new programs and incentives that can help people of all income levels with making energy-efficient building upgrades and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.The...


Tour highlights UMass’ clean energy initiatives, leadership
10-22-2024 3:31 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Continued efforts to increase the clean energy workforce for offshore wind and “climate tech” in general in Massachusetts are looking to Denmark as a possible model where, even with a smaller population than the Bay State, the wind energy...


$12K awarded to Franklin County businesses, schools supports waste reduction
10-03-2024 11:57 AM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

Four Franklin County businesses and schools have been awarded $12,312 in micro-grants to aid in efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle.Swanson’s Fabrics and Hens & Chicks Consignment Store, along with Colrain Central School and Sanderson Academy, were...


Greenfield officials continue talks on all-electric fleet
08-14-2024 6:33 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The evening before the city secured its second fully electric vehicle on Wednesday, Energy and Sustainability Director Carole Collins joined city councilors serving on the Economic Development Committee to discuss Greenfield’s plan to...


Helping neighbors, reducing waste: Dickinson Memorial Library sponsoring fix-it fair
07-21-2024 8:50 AM

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

NORTHFIELD — In an effort to promote sustainability and community, Dickinson Memorial Library is sponsoring an event where residents can get help with repairs from their neighbors.The event, called the Northfield Fix-It Fair, will be held rain or...


State’s green energy bill doesn’t address local siting worries
07-08-2024 6:14 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

A Senate-passed bill featuring a streamlined approach to permitting and siting solar and energy storage projects in Massachusetts, with a consolidated permit for approving clean energy infrastructure instead of multiple local, regional and state...


Gill pursuing new composting program
07-02-2024 4:01 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GILL — A new community composting plan was approved by the Selectboard on Monday night, beginning the process of getting a weekly compost collection program off the ground for Gill residents as a prior food waste pickup system is phased out.A...


Four Rivers Climate Club organizes litter cleanup, panel on environmental activism
05-09-2024 3:05 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — In an effort to raise further awareness of climate change and the power of collective action, the new Climate Club at Four Rivers Charter Public School held a day of action this week with a speaker panel and trash pickup around the...


Shelburne fair to explore energy-efficient options for homeowners
04-25-2024 8:45 AM

By VIRGINIA RAY

SHELBURNE — If you’ve wondered how to decide on solar options, or a heat pump, or how to reduce your home’s oil/propane use, you can find information at a free Energy Fair organized by the Shelburne Energy Committee.The fair will be held on Saturday,...


LaunchSpace’s ReMake Festival returning for second year in Orange
04-18-2024 11:32 AM

ORANGE — LaunchSpace will hold its second annual ReMake Festival on Saturday to share ways to leverage makerspaces that provide space and equipment to repair, reuse and upcycle everyday items.The free event, scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m., is packed with...

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