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Fairgrounds to temporarily hold off on hosting motor sports events
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield has is temporarily declining to host motor sports activities there. The decision was made as a result of noise and air pollution concerns raised by several residents of the fairgrounds neighborhood in recent months. An air quality...
City Council approves public hearing on horse racetrack proposal: What must happen first
The proposal to bring a thoroughbred horse racetrack to Gardner has taken a step forward. In a 9-to-2 vote Monday, the City Council approved a measure to schedule an informal meeting for the purpose of a presentation on the proposal and to schedule a public hearing to determine if the property at 827 Green St. can be approved for running horse racetrack. ...
Quabbin Mediation's founder retires, two co-executive directors join
Quabbin Mediation, known for its work in conflict resolution, mediation, Veterans Mediation, and Training Active Bystander programs, has announced the retirement of its founder and executive director, Sharon Tracy, and its training director, Susan Wallace. The new co-executive directors of Quabbin Mediation are: Stephanie Hsu of Lexington, Mass., and Lilly...
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