The Greenfield Recorder

06/11/2026

Greenfield School Committee members are pushing to improve communication and address how facility problems are reported after hearing concerns from parents, teachers and community members regarding the school district’s response after someone unexpectedly gained access to Federal Street School last week.

Greenfield School Committee addresses communication and facility reporting issues after a security breach at Federal Street School. Parents and teachers demand better incident response and accountability.

06/11/2026

Farmworkers are hoping lawmakers will advance legislation that raises their pay almost 50% to match the state minimum wage and grants them overtime.

Farmworkers in Massachusetts are pushing for legislation to raise their pay and grant overtime, facing resistance from struggling farmers.

06/11/2026

Although opioid-related overdose deaths in the state dropped below 1,000 individuals in 2025 for the first time since 2013, according to preliminary data released last week, the number of fatal overdoses in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region remained level when comparing data from 2024 and 2025.

For the first time since 2013, under 1,000 people in Mass. died from an opioid overdose, and 12 died in Franklin County/North Quabbin.

06/11/2026

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06/11/2026

For three decades, Relay For Life of Franklin County has celebrated cancer survivors, honored those who have been lost and raised money to support the fight against cancer, all while building community in the process.

Celebrate three decades of Relay For Life of Franklin County, honoring survivors, remembering those lost and raising funds to fight cancer.

06/11/2026

When founder Dean Cycon stepped down from his Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Co. in 2023, he didn’t look for a wealthy outside buyer or a massive conglomerate to take over. Instead, he handed the keys directly to the roasters, packers and office staff who helped him build the brand. Three years int...

06/11/2026

A local business owner has until June 19 to appeal the Orange Selectboard’s decision to euthanize one of his dogs, which reportedly has bitten three people within four months.

Local business owner plans to appeal decision to euthanize dog that bit three people. Selectboard deems dog dangerous, citing significant bites and public safety concerns.

06/10/2026

At its third hearing on BlueWave Solar’s plans for a 20-acre solar array on farmland along Roaring Brook Road, the Conway Planning Board responded to frustrated residents and continued the matter to a fourth hearing, by which time members will have reviewed the company’s 202 pages of responses to questions and concerns.

BlueWave Solar's 20-acre solar array plan in Conway faces concerns from residents and Planning Board. Continued to a fourth hearing for review.

06/10/2026

City councilors are weighing a one-year moratorium on data centers to allow time to research the impacts and consider how these facilities should be regulated.

The Greenfield City Council is considering a one-year moratorium on data centers to allow time to research the impacts of data centers and how they should be regulated.

06/10/2026

The 2026 Flutie 5K for Autism in collaboration with The United Arc will return to Bernardston for the third year on Saturday, June 13, and proceeds will go toward funding activities and events for clients of the Turners Falls nonprofit.

The 2026 Flutie 5K for Autism will return to Bernardston on June 13, with proceeds going to fund activities and events for clients of The United Arc.