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By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
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.
By JEFF LAJOIE
AMHERST — As the innings ticked by Saturday – seventh, eighth, ninth, 10th – and tension grew across Sortino Field, the opportunity arose for someone to etch their name into Franklin County softball lore on the sport’s biggest stage.
12:36 p.m. — Caller reports her son was being harassed at the Greenfield Skate Park on Chapman Street by a male party in a blue sweatsuit who told him he cannot skate at the park and will report him for missing school. Caller just wanted it documented in case other kids are being harassed. Services rendered.
GREENFIELD — State Police detectives and Greenfield Police with the Northwestern District Attorney’s Anti-Crime Task Force made two drug- and weapons-related arrests while conducting traffic stops this month.
By JON HUER
Liberals and Democrats are agitated out of their minds over Trump’s many transgressions. Virtually everything Trump does — so radically different from every presidential behavior we have ever known — aggravates them. They cry out: “Why isn’t he more like the other presidents?”
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
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.
By ANN VALENTINE
The Greenfield Education Association is dismayed with the resignation of Superintendent Patenaude during this challenging time. In service to this district over the last 16 years, Ms. Patenaude led with the utmost integrity and always put the best interests of Greenfield’s students, staff, and families at the forefront of every decision. The recent attacks and accusations regarding school budget management do not reflect the dedication, superb management, attention to detail, and transparency she has consistently demonstrated.
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
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.
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
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.
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
GREENFIELD — Calling all knitters: Saturday, June 14, marks Worldwide Knit in Public Day and the Greenfield Public Library intends to celebrate.
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
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.
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
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.
When I read about the proposed Flag Day/Army anniversary/birthday celebration to be held on June 14 to the tune of $50 million, (of borrowed money) I thought I would much rather to see all the living past presidents and as many of their cabinet officials and retired army officers (in uniform) as possible gather at the National Cathedral for a service of dedication for the future of our country.
By CHRIS LARABEE
As the “No Kings” movement prepares to take to the streets in all 50 states this weekend, activist groups in Franklin County have organized their own events.
By DOMENIC POLI
GREENFIELD — Two passionate advocates spent time outfitting the Greenfield Common with orange decorations to raise awareness on National Gun Violence Awareness Day last week.
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
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.
By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI
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.
By GUSTAVO ATENCIO FLORES
GREENFIELD — With a new name, the Greenfield-based organization previously known as the New England Learning Center for Women in Transition, or NELCWIT, hopes to be more inclusive of all people who experience domestic or sexual violence.
By ROBIN NEIPP
My name is Robin Neipp. I currently work as a Public Health Nurse for the towns of Montague/Greenfield under the Valley Regional Health Collaborative Grant. I also currently volunteer with Grassroots for Gun Violence Prevention (Grassroots4GVP.org) in Massachusetts. In my work and personal life I recognize gun violence as a public health crisis and seek to decrease the loss of life and ongoing trauma that follows any firearm death or injury.
By DANIEL CANTOR YALOWITZ
We all learn at some point in life that nothing is permanent, all is transient. This is a powerful and poignant life lesson when it comes to us, usually through some major loss or transition. Growing up, I always thought that what I had and who I had around me would always be there. As I grow into my late 60s, I find that I’ve had to relearn and reframe that thinking — loss and change are a daily occurrence that somehow I must adjust to. It is a way of life for all of us.
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