Deerfield Energy Committee Moves Toward July Meeting With No New Commitments
Deerfield Energy Conservation Committee discusses building assessments, bike infrastructure, and a possible Climate Leader retry. The committee, whose members include M.A.
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Greenfield Assessors Approve Abatements, Back Interactive Parcel Map Purchase
Greenfield Board of Assessors approves motor vehicle excise abatements and backs interactive parcel map effort.
Whately Select Board Reorganizes, Appoints New Accountant and Assistant Town Clerk
Whately reorganizes its Select Board and confronts a fracturing senior center partnership. Fred Beale was elected chair at the board's first meeting of the new municipal year June 17, with Julie Wagoner chosen as vice chair.
Greenfield City Council Unanimously Passes $70 Million FY2027 Budget
GREENFIELD — June 17, 2026 — Greenfield City Council unanimously adopted a $70,018,736 general fund budget for fiscal year 2027 Wednesday but was blindsided by a disclosure that the state Department of Revenue had declined to certify the city's retained earnings, freezing more than $1.1 million in
Greenfield City Council Unanimously Passes $70 Million FY2027 Budget
GREENFIELD — June 17, 2026 — Greenfield City Council unanimously adopted a $70,018,736 general fund budget for fiscal year 2027 Wednesday but was blindsided by a disclosure that the state Department of Revenue had declined to certify the city's retained earnings, freezing more than $1.1 million in
Shutesbury Board of Health clears two permits, advances Jewish cemetery expansion review
SHUTESBURY — June 17, 2026 — Shutesbury Board of Health approves two property permits and opens a complex multi-year review of a proposed Jewish cemetery expansion. The board voted 4-0 to approve a well permit for 45 Plaza Road, owned by Kathy Carey, which had relied on a spring for
Deerfield Planning Board Advances ADU Bylaw Rewrite Toward August Public Hearing
DEERFIELD — June 17, 2026 — Deerfield Planning Board advances ADU bylaw overhaul toward an August public hearing and October Town Meeting. Meeting jointly with the Zoning Board of Appeals on June 17, the Planning Board reviewed a near-final draft rewrite of Chapter 179's accessory dwelling unit section, prepared
Greenfield License Board Approves Bears Can Seasonal Alcohol License After Year of Delays
Greenfield License Board approves seasonal alcohol license for Bears Can, Shriners Circus, and new cafe in busy June session.
Greenfield Ways and Means Backs $243,330 in Community Preservation Grants
Greenfield Ways and Means Committee unanimously recommends $243,330 in Community Preservation Act funding across eight projects ahead of a full City Council vote.