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GREENFIELD — As a massive military parade comprising 128 U.S. Army tanks and more than 6,000 soldiers rolled through Washington, D.C. on Saturday, thousands from across Franklin County took to the streets to protest President Donald Trump in a “No Kings Day” demonstration.

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GREENFIELD — The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit allowing applicant Cameron Ward to open Camelot Cafe, believed to be the first cat cafe in western Massachusetts, Thursday evening.

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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.

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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.

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MONTAGUE — In a meeting to garner community feedback on redevelopment of the former Farren Care Center property, the Planning Board and its zoning consultant presented three potential designs while weighing housing, open space and commercial space for retail or service businesses as key development factors.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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NORTHFIELD — Before the 36 Pioneer Valley Regional School Class of 2025 graduates were handed their diplomas, their class advisor Brian Campbell challenged them to “show up” for one another as they take the first step into their adult lives.

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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.

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TURNERS FALLS — An equipment malfunction caused FirstLight Hydro Generating Co.’s Turners Falls dam to leak roughly 300 gallons of hydraulic fluid into the Connecticut River this week, marking the facility’s fourth such incident since 2021.

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GREENFIELD — After six months, the Zoning Board of Appeals wrapped up its public hearing Wednesday regarding whether to grant a variance allowing Viridi Wireless to build a 170-foot AT&T cell tower near 112 Newton St.

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GREENFIELD — City councilors who serve on the Committee Chairs subcommittee have until June 12 to decide whether to nominate Patricia Williams for the Precinct 6 City Council seat last held by Sheila Gilmour.

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GREENFIELD — One week after Superintendent Karin Patenaude announced her resignation, effective July 3, the School Committee voted to begin its search for an interim superintendent.

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TURNERS FALLS — Montague Police requested the assistance of Greenfield Police and officers assigned to the Franklin County Regional Special Response Team in an attempt to serve arrest warrants for two males — one man and one juvenile — on Wednesday in connection with a report of shots fired on Third Street near the Nouria gas station Monday morning.

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GREENFIELD – After six years serving as CEO of Franklin County YMCA – a period of time in which the organization saw more than 50% growth in both membership and programming – Grady Vigneau will retire June 30.

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NORTHFIELD – Around 80 protesters gathered outside Thomas Aquinas College Saturday in opposition to the school’s selection of Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts as its 2025 commencement speaker.

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GREENFIELD — A man in his mid-20s was transported to the hospital by helicopter after he crashed his red Honda sports-style motorcycle into a gray Honda CRV on Federal Street at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday.