The Recorder (Greenfield, MA)

The Recorder is a daily newspaper based in Greenfield, Massachusetts, that is released every morning from Monday to Saturday. It serves the entire Franklin County region. The newspaper is part of Newspapers of New England, which also owns the Daily Hampshire Gazette located in Northampton, Massachusetts.

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New emergency management director appointed in Colrain

2 days ago | recorder.com | Madison Schofield

COLRAIN — Nina Martin-Anzuoni has been appointed as Colrain’s new emergency management director. The Selectboard appointed Martin-Anzuoni to the role Tuesday for a one-year term, replacing Jim Lyons, who did not seek reappointment. Martin-Anzuoni said she is excited for the opportunity to put her experience in emergency management to use.
Traffic impacts of proposed Sunderland Dollar General reviewed

2 days ago | recorder.com | Madison Schofield

SUNDERLAND — After a two-hour discussion on potential traffic impacts, the Zoning Board of Appeals agreed to continue the public hearing on a proposed Dollar General on Route 116 to Aug. 27.
Hawley voters remedy winter road maintenance spending

3 days ago | recorder.com | Madison Schofield

HAWLEY — Voters determined on the floor of Special Town Meeting Monday night that the best way to address an overspent Highway Department budget would be to rearrange some line items and transfer an additional $16,000 from the town’s free cash and General Stabilization Fund.
After 36 years with department, Montague police chief to retire

3 days ago | recorder.com | Madison Schofield

MONTAGUE — After 36 years with the Montague Police Department, including seven years at the helm, Chief Christopher Williams is retiring. Williams, 57, plans to leave the department in December when his contract ends, or possibly sooner if the town can hire a replacement before then. “It’s just time to move on and give somebody else the opportunity to be chief and serve the town and the citizens,” Williams said.
Ashfield, Shelburne awarded $30K for clean energy project planning

4 days ago | recorder.com | Madison Schofield

E-Edition Advertise Newsletters Subscribe Home News Opinion Sports Business Arts & Life Obituaries Classifieds Calendar Puzzles According to the state Department of Energy Resources, Shelburne plans to use a $15,000 grant to conduct an energy resiliency study on behalf of Shelburne and Buckland for the shared Police Station.
Clesson Brook Watershed open house to detail Buckland’s climate resilience planning

5 days ago | recorder.com | Madison Schofield

E-Edition Advertise Newsletters Subscribe Home News Opinion Sports Business Arts & Life Obituaries Classifieds Calendar Puzzles Clesson Brook in Buckland flows beneath a decommissioned bridge along Route 112.
Former judge next Charlemont Forum speaker

5 days ago | recorder.com | Madison Schofield

David S. Tatel, a former U.S. Court of Appeals judge who has been blind for the past 50 years, will speak during the Charlemont Forum’s next program on Thursday, June 26. His talk is called “Vision: One Man’s Journey with Blindness and Justice.” CHARLEMONT — The Charlemont Forum’s 2025 speaker series will continue Thursday, June 26, with a presentation by David S. Tatel, a former U.S. Court of Appeals judge.
Ashfield FilmFest adds new prize in 17th year

5 days ago | recorder.com | Madison Schofield

ASHFIELD — The organizers of the 17th annual Ashfield FilmFest have a new challenge for filmmakers in western Massachusetts, and a $1,000 prize for the filmmaker who best meets it. This year’s event, set for Sept. 19 and Sept. 20, will feature a special contest category.
Cellphones in schools compared to ‘electronic cocaine’

5 days ago | recorder.com | Chris Lisinski

E-Edition Advertise Newsletters Subscribe Home News Opinion Sports Business Arts & Life Obituaries Classifieds Calendar Puzzles BOSTON — “Electronic cocaine.” “A youth behavioral health crisis on steroids.” “Nothing’s more aggravating to me as a parent.” When it comes to cellphones in classrooms, lawmakers are not shy about just how dire they believe the circumstances have become.
Federal judge sets schedule for lawsuit against Dept. of Agriculture

1 week ago | recorder.com | Chris Larabee

E-Edition Advertise Newsletters Subscribe Home News Opinion Sports Business Arts & Life Obituaries Classifieds Calendar Puzzles Owner Ryan Voiland of Red Fire Farm in Granby.