Greenfield Recorder
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Franklin County reps speak to House budget amendments
Franklin County representatives got about half of what they asked for in amendments to the House version of the fiscal year 2025 state budget.
Greenfield board, state lawmakers look to preserve creative economy
The city’s Cultural Council is looking to eventually expand and start a side-by-side nonprofit that would help raise money for local artists and events in addition to the annual funding received from the state.
Greenfield seniors ‘woefully in need’ of accessible, affordable housing
Sixty-three-year Greenfield resident Joannah Whitney has been living in her ground-floor apartment for the past 10 years. That will soon change, though, as she recently received a notice stating she has until the summer to move out.
Markey bill includes funds for paraprofessional hires, training
The region’s paraeducators could receive additional support from the federal government when it comes to recruitment, training and retention as part of a bill proposed in Congress by Sen. Ed Markey.
DPW director: Chapter 90 funding ‘doesn’t go nearly as far as it used to’ in Greenfield
Newly paved roads and repairs to the Mill Street Bridge are in the works for the city, using funds from the Chapter 90 program that provides municipalities annual funding for upgrades to local transportation infrastructure.
Local restaurant owners react to proposed ballot question to increase service wage, create tip pool
Franklin County restaurant owners have mixed feelings about a proposed ballot question that would increase service wages for tipped workers and allow businesses to create a tip pool for all employees.
Greenfield Head Start location likely to remain closed as advocates call for more funding
Head Start centers like the one on Washington Street are expected to remain closed, despite a commitment from Gov. Maura Healey and state lawmakers to prioritize funding for this and other early child education programs in the state’s fiscal year 2025 budget.
MassDEP’s Clean Heat Standard poised to advance energy shift
While Greenfield officials say the city has made considerable progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the next big step statewide will involve electrifying home heating systems.
