The Greenfield Recorder

09/12/2026

CHICOPEE — The Jeff Bengtson era started with decisive victory for the Greenfield football team on Friday night, as the Green Wave took down Chicopee, 24-12, at Szot Park. “A little surreal I guess,” Bengtson said. “This team is special. They bonded together pretty good. Got a lot of stuff w...

09/12/2026

The Franklin County Technical School football team opened its season with a shutout win, beating McCann Technical School 38-0.

09/11/2026

Sept. 11 is regarded as a day of remembrance and a time to reflect on the lives lost in the terrorist attacks in 2001, but according to Turners Falls Fire Chief Luke Hartnett, Sept. 12 and the days that followed should be just as actively remembered.

Fire chiefs in Greenfield and Montague hold ceremonies to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

09/11/2026

During an initial review of the Greenfield Planning Board’s proposed downtown design guidelines, members of the Economic Development Committee voiced a desire to ensure any guidelines are enforceable, but not too burdensome for developers.

Greenfield's Planning Board is developing downtown design guidelines to assist developers.

09/11/2026

The Deerfield Selectboard is beginning negotiations with Rural Development Inc. (RDI) on a proposed housing senior development slated for the former St. James Church property at 83 and 85 North Main St., representing the latest move forward in the decades-long process to expand senior housing in town.

Deerfield begins negotiations with Rural Development Inc. for a new 34-unit senior housing complex at the former St. James Church site.

09/11/2026

At the close of this year’s Summer Stage concert series at Tree House Brewing Co., town officials say the changes made to mitigate sound likely made an impact.

Deerfield officials discuss the impact of subwoofer repositioning and new licensing rules on Summer Stage concert noise.

09/11/2026

A few years ago, philanthropist Martha Richards needed to figure out what to do with nearly half a million dollars. She knew she wanted to give the funds to an arts organization, and all the better if it was one that had a specific focus on women artists.

A few years ago, philanthropist Martha Richards needed to figure out what to do with nearly half a million dollars. She’d talked to the board of her Northampton-based nonprofit, WomenArts, about how she wanted to slow its operations down because of her age, but that meant she needed to figure out ...

09/11/2026

Our Lady of Peace Church in Turners Falls is hosting “Understanding AI & Navigating Its Impact: Where Do We Go from Here?” on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m.

Professor Jeffrey C. Dixon will lead a talk on understanding AI and its effects on families and society at Our Lady of Peace Church.

09/11/2026

The community is mourning the loss of a friend and colleague who left her mark on the region’s music scene through a decades-long career. Julia J. Burrough, 74, died on Aug. 11.

Julia J. Burrough, 74, died in Springfield on Aug. 11. A talented musician and nurse, she left a lasting legacy in the regional arts scene.

09/11/2026

The Greenfield School Department is looking to add back a director of health and wellness services position, which has not existed for several years.

The Greenfield School Committee approved a new director of health and wellness services role while also discussing repairs for Veterans' Memorial Field lights.