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For years, locals have described the Franklin County bridge as a “loaded gun” for people in crisis. Why did it take so long to get suicide-prevention barriers installed?

Looking into 2023 from the windows of Town Hall, officials in Montague, Gill and Erving foresee a year defined by the finales of long-term projects.“As we think about each year, we constantly have an eye on today and an eye on the future,” Montague...

With the French King Bridge suicide barrier project slated to begin Monday, those who know the need for it firsthand are relieved to see progress.“I’m thrilled, because to me, the bottom line is ... once they start, it has to finish,” said Oxford...

The French King Bridge barrier project will go out to bid March 1, marking another step in the process to address safety concerns.The project to install safety barriers at the bridge, which has garnered a reputation as a destination for suicides, was...

Editor’s note: Many media outlets write about the year’s top national and international news stories and newsmakers. As a community newspaper, the Greenfield Recorder chose to focus on local news. This is the second installment of the 12 Top News...

Timed with the planned installation of safety barriers on the French King Bridge, town officials in Gill and Erving are collaborating to install a plaque in memory of lives lost to suicide there.The concept was initiated by Oxford resident Stacey...

Advocates applaud planned French King Bridge safety barriers The French King Bridge looking east from Gill to Erving. The state Department of Transportation is planning to install 9-foot safety barriers in 2022. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ The existing 3½-foot railings on the French King Bridge. The state is planning safety improvements that include 9-foot safety barriers. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ The Connecticut River looking through the existing railings of the French King Bridge. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL ...

Quotable quotes of 2020: Part 2 ILLUSTRATION BY ANDY CASTILLO ILLUSTRATION BY ANDY CASTILLO Published: 12/27/2020 3:15:08 PM Editor’s note: Here’s a collection of quotes harvested from the front pages of the Greenfield Recorder in 2020. This is the second of two installments. ■“This place is a beacon of joy for the community. Historically, ice cream is a simple little treat you can enjoy with the family.” — Tim Bowen, co-owner of the Northfield Creamie, on the shop’s reopening. �...

>> bret: the dangerous weather that has tormented middle america over the past several days has eased up considerably, but there are still hundreds of folks picking up the pieces from deadly and destructive tornadoes. the death toll in oklahoma has risen to 10. in joplin, missouri, at least 125 people are dead. and almost as many are still unaccounted for. we get the latest now from correspondent mike tobin. >> reporter: the fury of more violent weather descended near sedalia, missouri, and cent...

Aul ryan house budget is in the middle of the biggest stories out of washington these days. his plan to address the debt crisis and reform medicare has been a lightning rod. he is increasingly also mentioned as a possible presidential candidate. we welcome you no congressman ryan. thank you for being here. >> thank you for having me. >> bret: many democrats, congressman, are doing a victory lap about the new york 26 special election there has been a web ad run that looks a lot like you pushing a...