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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...
Montague selects new DPW Superintendent
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Montague has chosen its new Department of Public Works Superintendent. The Selectboard has voted unanimously to offer the position to Sam Urkiel, currently the Deputy Director of the Greenfield DPW. The board noted Urkiel’s experience and local ties in offering...
Greenfield Recreation Department seeking $5K in fireworks donations
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — With the Independence Day holiday just around the corner, the Greenfield Recreation Department is seeking donations for Saturday night’s fireworks display at Beacon Field. Recreation Director Christy Moore said they are about $5,000 short of their goal. “We really need community members...
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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