Aviva Luttrell
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Sunderland, MA, United States
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Franklin County remembers Blizzard of 1978
GREENFIELD — Forty years ago this week, the Blizzard of 1978 slammed New England, dumping as much as 30 inches of snow on Franklin County.Ralph Gordon, 82, remembers it well. At the time, he was Greenfield’s Civil Defense director, and made the call... → Read More
Greenspace CoWork to strive for synergy
GREENFIELD — The city’s newest coworking space is set to open on an upper floor of the Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center this week, featuring a flexible, collaborative workspace with an industrial feel.Greenspace CoWork, on the building’s third... → Read More
Greenfield residents: Trash privatization idea stinks
GREENFIELD — Aging vehicles, rising costs and a dilapidated building at the Transfer Station have led the city to consider privatizing trash service in Greenfield, though some residents are not so keen on the idea.“I’ve been here for a little more... → Read More
Trial set for big box appeal
GREENFIELD — The French King Highway big box fight is finally going to trial.An appeal by neighbors fighting the Planning Board’s decision to grant a special permit for a 135,000-square-foot store will go to trial in December.Attorneys for the... → Read More
Greenfield Rodeway Inn to be demolished for new retail plaza
GREENFIELD — Plans are in motion for a new retail plaza and possibly a hotel on the site of the now closed Rodeway Inn on the Mohawk Trail.Shardool Parmar, president of Pioneer Valley Hotel Group, said his company purchased the property Dec. 29 and... → Read More
Brass Buckle restaurant closing Feb. 1
GREENFIELD — The owners of the Brass Buckle say the restaurant has had its best year yet, but when it came time to renew their lease at 204 Main St., JD Hairston and Anika Balaconis had to do some self-reflection.The two had been contemplating selling... → Read More
Fatal crash still under investigation
GREENFIELD — State police are continuing to investigate a fatal crash involving a Greenfield police cruiser that claimed the life of a 29-year-old New Hampshire man in October 2017.First Assistant Northwestern District Attorney Steven Gagne said the... → Read More
Greenfield Town Council sustains mayor’s veto of split tax rate
GREENFIELD — Commercial and residential property owners will pay the same tax rate for Fiscal Year 2018.Town Council voted 6-4 during a special meeting Thursday night to sustain Mayor William Martin’s veto of its Nov. 29 vote to split the tax rate,... → Read More
Local agency gets $50K grant to battle opioid crisis
GREENFIELD — The Center for Human Development has received a $50,000 grant from a statewide philanthropic initiative to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for opioid addiction.The grant, awarded by RIZE Massachusetts, is part of the organization’s... → Read More
Greenfield to officially become a city
GREENFIELD — The legislative body has spoken — Greenfield is a city, not a town.Town Council voted unanimously to amend Greenfield’s Town Charter Wednesday night, replacing the word “town” with “city” throughout. The change will officially designate... → Read More
Is Greenfield a city or town? Now’s your chance to have a say
GREENFIELD — Is Greenfield a city or a town? Residents will have a chance to weigh in on the question during a public hearing scheduled for Wednesday night’s Town Council meeting. The council is set to vote on whether to amend the Town Charter by... → Read More
Greenfield Town Council holds special meeting to address mayor’s vetoes on tax classifications
GREENFIELD — Town Council has taken the first step toward resolving a conundrum created by multiple votes on the Fiscal Year 2018 tax classification, including the creation of a split tax rate.The council voted unanimously during a special meeting... → Read More
Bond bill breathes hope into Franklin County capital projects
Due to a $3.5 billion bond bill approved by the House of Representatives, some big-ticket Franklin County projects have been given new hope.Though the bill, H.4018, still needs to be authorized by the Senate and it will be up to Gov. Charlie Baker to... → Read More
Mayor Martin: Greenfield Town Council split-tax votes invalid
GREENFIELD — Town government can’t seem to close the deal on split tax rates.Mayor William Martin says the Town Council votes taken on Wednesday, intended to shift the property tax burden from homeowners to commercial and industrial property, are... → Read More
Greenfield Town Council approves split tax rate
GREENFIELD — In an attempt to compromise, Town Council has voted to adopt a split tax rate that would place less of a financial burden on local businesses while still saving the average residential taxpayer $117.The council voted 6-4 in favor of... → Read More
Pop-up emporium populates Pushkin
GREENFIELD — From wooden bowls to fine paintings and jewelry, local artisans will showcase their wares during a holiday pop-up market in downtown Greenfield next weekend.The shopping event, organized by a small group of Greenfield residents and... → Read More
Local deals await: Supporting local stores on Small Business Saturday keeps money in area
GREENFIELD — While some people choose to line up early for Black Friday deals at big box stores, Main Street retailers say Small Business Saturday gives customers a chance to regroup after the Thanksgiving holiday and do their shopping on a more... → Read More
Monte Belmonte, friends walk 43 miles for the hungry
SOUTH DEERFIELD — Clad in an orange space suit, radio personality Christopher “Monte” Belmonte raised a cold cup of beer in recognition of Berkshire Brewing Company’s (BBC) decades-long commitment to helping hungry people.For about 20 years, the local... → Read More
Abercrombie building gets 10-year tax break
GREENFIELD — The Abercrombie building on Bank Row, which will soon house the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office — has been awarded a 10-year tax break expected to save the developer more than $14,000.Town Council unanimously approved a Tax... → Read More
Chamber of Commerce wants veto of split tax
GREENFIELD — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has called on the mayor to veto the split tax rate passed by Town Council this week, saying more public input is needed, while some local business owners say they feel blind-sided and concerned by... → Read More