State Grants $225,450 for Western Massachusetts Outdoor Recreation

GREENFIELD — State officials announced $225,450 in new grants this week to fund outdoor recreation projects across Western Massachusetts, according to a Wednesday report from Franklin County Now, datelined Greenfield.

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"State announces $225k for western Mass's outdoors": The Healey-Driscoll administration unveiled $225,450 in grants Wednesday to support outdoor recreation efforts in communities across the region, Franklin County Now reports. The outlet's preview did not specify which individual towns or projects will receive money (read it at https://franklincountynow.com/news/216612-state-announces-225k-for-western-masss-outdoors/).

"Retirees Are Quietly Settling Into This Affordable Massachusetts Town": A lifestyle roundup names downtown Greenfield, Energy Park and the Green River Swimming and Recreation Area among the draws pulling retirees to the town, according to Fast Food Club. The piece frames Greenfield as an affordable option for retirees relocating within Massachusetts (read it at https://fastfoodclub.com/p/retirees-are-quietly-settling-into-this-affordable-massachusetts-town-bb7d2f5d/).

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