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Greenfield Community Relations Committee Advances Rent Stabilization Resolution 3-0-1

Greenfield's Community Relations Committee voted 3-0 with one abstention to advance a resolution backing state rent stabilization legislation and a November ballot initiative capping annual rent increases at the rate of inflation, up to 5 percent.

Greenfield Schools Facilities Manager Warns Newton Street School Needs Most Urgent Attention

Greenfield's Long-Term Facilities Advisory Committee heard a district-wide building conditions report and set a July recruitment deadline for new community members.

Conway Select Board Votes for October Solar Adoption, Advances Covered Bridge Flood Design

WHATELY -- May 18, 2026, Conway Select Board picks October for new solar rules, hears covered bridge flood design. The board voted unanimously Monday to adopt October 1 rather than July 1 as the effective date for new state solar siting regulations, with Planning Board liaison Jeff citing unresolved questions about

Shutesbury Library Trustees Approve Holiday Closings and Expanded Kayak Access

SHUTESBURY -- May 18, 2026, Shutesbury Library Trustees unanimously approved two new policies at their May 18 meeting, establishing permanent holiday closings and expanding the library's kayak loan program. On a five-to-zero roll-call vote, trustees agreed the library will close the day after Thanksgiving and the

Greenfield Recreation Commission Sets Winter Carnival 2027 Dates, Flags Budget Cuts

Greenfield Recreation Commission votes to hold Winter Carnival 2027 on February 5-7 and flags a $7,500 staffing cut.

Shutesbury ConCom Continues Lakeside Home Hearing, Requests Drainage Revisions

SHUTESBURY -- May 14, 2026, Shutesbury's Conservation Commission continued a public hearing on a lakeside home reconstruction and voted to begin wetland restoration at the town's new library. The commission heard from Rebecca Lee of Arlovec Associates, representing applicants Chad and Linda Gribco, who propose demolishing a

Greenfield ZBA Approves Hotel Expansion, Two Medical Clinics on Mohawk Trail

GREENFIELD -- May 14, 2026, Greenfield Zoning Board approves hotel expansion and two medical clinic permits at packed May meeting. The board voted unanimously Thursday to grant a special permit to architect David Kinsella, representing the ownership group at 21 Coleraine Road, allowing a 59-room hotel to expand to 63

Greenfield ZBA Approves Hotel Expansion, Two Medical Clinics on Mohawk Trail

GREENFIELD -- May 14, 2026, Greenfield Zoning Board approves hotel expansion and two medical clinic permits at packed May meeting. The board voted unanimously Thursday to grant a special permit to architect David Kinsella, representing the ownership group at 21 Coleraine Road, allowing a 59-room hotel to expand to 63

Whately Select Board Closes 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, Names Three Interim Appointees

WHATELY -- May 13, 2026, Whately Select Board closes Annual Town Meeting warrant and makes three interim appointments. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend favorable action on all 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles and formally close and sign the warrant, which is set for publication by May 20. Three

Greenfield School Committee Votes to Commission Independent Literacy Audit of Elementary Schools

GREENFIELD -- May 13, 2026, Greenfield School Committee votes 3-2-2 to commission an independent literacy audit of elementary schools. The May 13 vote, driven by Member Lisa Goodwin, directs the superintendent to hire an experienced outside literacy consultant to examine all components of literacy instruction across the district'

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