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Greenfield EDC Votes to Seek Legislative Liquor License for Downtown Bears Den

Greenfield's Economic Development Committee unanimously backed a petition to the state legislature for a new liquor license for the Bears Den, a restaurant planned by Gleason Ventures, LLC at 5 Bank Row, and signaled strong support for advancing a year-long data center moratorium to the full City Co

Greenfield Conservation Commission Delays Hotel Hearing After Abutter Notification Lapse

Greenfield Conservation Commission postpones hotel hearing and debates $495,000 flood-buffer parcel.

Erving Select Board Approves $140,000 Year-End Budget Transfers, Signs Two-Year Trash Disposal Deal

ERVING -- July 14, 2026, Erving Select Board votes to transfer $140,000 between budget groups to close fiscal year 2026 deficits. Meeting jointly with the Finance Committee on July 14, the board unanimously approved moving $55,000 and $85,000 from the public safety budget group into general government and

Deerfield Planning Board Approves Final ADU Bylaw Draft, Sets August Public Hearing

Deerfield Planning Board votes 7-0 to finalize accessory dwelling unit zoning bylaw draft.

Shutesbury Planning Board re-elects chair, creates vice chair position in fiscal-year reorganization

Shutesbury Planning Board reorganizes, endorses a Wendell Road lot split, and recommends two new associate members.

Conway Boards Approve $18,161 in Year-End Transfers Before State Deadline

Conway boards approve $18,161 in end-of-year transfers to close fiscal year 2026.

Whately Boards Approve $12,897 Emergency Library Roof Repair from Reserve Fund

Whately and Sunderland boards vote to cover a $12,897 emergency library roof repair.

Greenfield ZBA Continues Cannabis Facility Permit Hearing to August 20

Greenfield Zoning Board of Appeals continues cannabis facility hearing amid unresolved permit dispute.

Shutesbury Conservation Commission unanimously approves South Laurel Drive demolition and rebuild permit

Shutesbury Conservation Commission approves order of conditions for a South Laurel Drive demolition and rebuild project.

Deerfield Select Board Advances Kratom Ban Hearing, Votes on Sewer Abatement

Deerfield Select Board moves toward kratom hearing, approves sewer abatement and new committee charter at July 8 meeting.

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