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Nolumbeka Project holding speaking program, social dance at GCC
02-06-2025 1:56 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

GREENFIELD — Two Nolumbeka Project events will be held at Greenfield Community College this weekend, including a Friday night speaking program and Saturday afternoon social dance.

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GCC Foundation’s annual fundraising dinner returns Feb. 27
02-19-2025 10:25 AM

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Community College Foundation invites the community to its annual fundraising dinner, “Building Bridges and Belonging: GCC’s Celebration of Community,” on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in GCC’s Cohn Family Dining Commons.


Local nonprofits react to governor’s proposed cap on charitable donation tax deductions
02-14-2025 5:55 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

GREENFIELD — Local nonprofits are worried they may see a drop in donations due to Gov. Maura Healey’s proposal to put a cap on charitable donation tax deductions.


Meals program providing to-go lunches for school vacation week
02-14-2025 3:47 PM

The Franklin County Community Meals Program will be serving to-go lunches throughout school vacation week at three locations in Greenfield and Turners Falls.


With final applications reviewed, Greenfield Community Preservation Committee seeks feedback
02-14-2025 1:17 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — With the final two projects presented Thursday evening, the Community Preservation Committee is now accepting public feedback on the 11 remaining applications submitted for this year’s funding cycle.


La Wanza Lett-Brewington remembered as a ‘force of nature’
02-11-2025 5:16 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Family members, friends and colleagues gathered in Greenfield Community College’s Cohn Family Dining Commons Monday night to mourn the loss of change-maker, activist and beloved community member La Wanza Lett-Brewington.


Greenfield Community College expands associate degree options with new majors
02-10-2025 4:46 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College opened four new associate degree majors this academic year, allowing students to enroll in programs such as environmental conservation and human services.


Clare Higgins retiring as Community Action Pioneer Valley executive director
02-06-2025 5:56 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

GREENFIELD — After 14 years at the helm of Community Action Pioneer Valley, Executive Director Clare Higgins is retiring this summer.


Annual Point-in-Time Count tallying region’s homeless population
02-05-2025 11:02 AM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

GREENFIELD — A headcount of homeless individuals living in Franklin County is underway as Community Action Pioneer Valley takes on the annual Point-in-Time Count.


Community Action Pioneer Valley’s tax prep program kicks off season
02-04-2025 12:26 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — A breakfast at Greenfield Community College last week kicked off the Massachusetts Association for Community Action’s 2025 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that helps low-income taxpayers prepare their tax returns.


Greenfield Community Preservation Committee hears housing, historic preservation proposals
02-03-2025 4:37 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The Community Preservation Committee reviewed two applications related to housing and one for historical preservation last week as it continues to review potential recipients of fiscal year 2025 funding.


Dream job for new head of Central West Justice Center legal aid nonprofit
02-03-2025 10:48 AM

By EMILEE KLEIN

NORTHAMPTON — Nothing could knock down Claudia Quintero on the day she received her green card and work permit at 17 years old — she was too elated to notice anything else.


Greenfield Community Preservation Committee reviews pickleball proposals
01-28-2025 11:38 AM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The Community Preservation Committee heard two separate requests for pickleball courts as it reviews 14 applicants for fiscal year 2026 Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding.


Developer plans condos for Stone Farm Lane property in Greenfield
01-24-2025 6:40 PM

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Noble Home architectural firm owner Noah Grunberg, who leases roughly seven of the 32 acres surrounding Stone Farm Lane, said he plans to build two residential buildings containing 24 one- and two-bedroom condominiums.


Become a filmmaker in two weeks: GCTV will hold fifth annual Lights! Camera! Greenfield! short film contest
01-24-2025 10:06 AM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

Lights! Camera! Greenfield! is back for Greenfield Community Television’s fifth annual film sprint competition, challenging aspiring filmmakers to make a short film in just two weeks. 


For Franklin County farmers, $434K in grants allows for a ‘big leap forward’ in increasing capacity
01-22-2025 2:43 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

With help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), businesses across Franklin County will use grant money to increase their capacity and expand the local food supply chain.


What does looking forward mean?: Artspace exhibit invites artists to explore what lies ahead
01-21-2025 1:01 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

GREENFIELD — Combining art and activism, the latest Artspace Community Arts Center exhibit aims to explore what the future may hold.


MLK Jr.’s ‘Beloved Community’ celebrated at GCC
01-20-2025 2:43 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — People were encouraged to band together and weave a tapestry of local resilience, as they work toward a stronger community during Greenfield Community College’s 26th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.


Shelburne Selectboard exploring alternative funding options for food pantry
01-17-2025 12:01 PM

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

SHELBURNE — As the West County Food Pantry’s funding sources shift, the Selectboard is exploring the possibility of allocating funding and potentially asking voters to appropriate funds during Annual Town Meeting.


Housing challenges, solutions addressed at Community Health Improvement Plan talk
01-17-2025 8:50 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — In a region where housing comes at a premium, increasing the diversity of homes and public backing of zoning changes may be the key to unlocking development and growth.


Martin Luther King Jr. Day events planned in Sunderland, Greenfield
01-16-2025 11:44 AM

By CHRIS LARABEE

For the second year in a row, the Sunderland Human Rights Task Force’s weekly standout is expanding for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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