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GREENFIELD — The proposed expansion of the industrial development zone near Route 2 — a zoning change that appeared to be a shoo-in at the start of the process — was ultimately voted down Wednesday night following a lengthy discussion among city...

GREENFIELD — The City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night against appropriating $100,000 to fund an independent audit of the Police Department’s structure, policies and practices, heeding the guidance of dozens of residents who have spoken...

You may or may not have noticed several letters in the Recorder about the Charter’s 7-7 Citizens Initiative. And, like many, you probably aren’t quite understanding what it’s all about.Here’s the scoop.First, the difference between the citizens...

Greenfield Committee Chairs tables meeting format decision; continuing remotely for July "> Published: 7/8/2021 4:03:09 PM GREENFIELD — City Council and all subcommittee meetings will be held remotely for the rest of July, until the full council meets later in the month to decide how to move forward. Committee Chairs met in person on Tuesday to decide whether to continue meetings in person, or to return to the video conferencing system Webex. Ultimately, councilors couldn’t come to an agre...

Greenfield mulls proposal to take over armory; conversion to housing an option Mayor Roxann Wedegartner, with the support of City Council, plans to submit a proposal to the state regarding the potential use of the former National Guard Armory on Hope Street for housing. Staff Photo/Paul Franz Mayor Roxann Wedegartner, with the support of City Council, plans to submit a proposal to the state regarding the potential use of the former National Guard Armory on Hope Street for housing. Staff Photo/P...

GREENFIELD — Mayor Roxann Wedegartner addressed on Wednesday night a growing concern among residents over the unsanitary conditions at the Olive Street Parking Garage. Over the last few weeks, residents have reached out to Wedegartner’s office and...

Greenfield City Council OKs $6M more for new fire station The city hopes to build a new fire station at the site of the open-air market at Main Street and Coombs Avenue in Greenfield. Staff File Photo/PAUL FRANZ The city’s Hope Street parking lot, as seen from Prospect Street in this photo taken before this week’s snowstorm, will be the site of a temporary fire station. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ Modified: 12/17/2020 4:21:30 PM Related stories GREENFIELD — Plans for a new fire station can m...