03-14-2025 Greenfield Recorder
Greenfield moves to third round of Strongest Town Contest
Of the 16 American and Canadian municipalities nominated to the Strongest Town Contest, Greenfield has advanced to the third round as one of the remaining eight.
03-17-2025 Greenfield Recorder
‘A catalyst to a vibrant downtown’: Ja’Duke opening Greenfield location next week
The transformation of 270 Main St. is complete, as Ja’Duke Inc. is ready to open its downtown Greenfield location next week.
03-11-2025 Business West
BusinessTalk with Greenfield Business Assoc. director Hannah Rechtschaffen
Hannah Rechtschaffen has long been passionate about the intersection between the arts, economic growth, and community building, and she’s found a place for all that and much more as director of the Greenfield Business Assoc., which promotes the city and region and works to elevate the local business community.
03-08-2025 Greenfield Recorder
New ‘Theater of Ideas’ series fostering conversations in Greenfield
The LAVA Center has launched a new series of speaking programs designed to spark community conversations.
03-05-2025 Greenfield Recorder
City Council president proposes new committee to support homeless population
City Council will vote on whether to approve the formation of a new committee intended to discuss ways to best serve and interact with the city’s homeless population during its next meeting March 19.
02-20-2025 Greenfield Recorder
Reflecting on 55 years: World Eye Bookshop closure latest in Greenfield’s evolving biz landscape
With World Eye Bookshop’s closure at the turn of the year after more than half a century in the city, it joins a list of longtime Main Street staples that have shuttered in recent years.
02-19-2025 MASSLIVE.com
Hannah Rechtschaffen: Looking ahead at business in Franklin County (Commentary)
Over the past few years, rural development has seen a remarkable resurgence, in response to both changing work environments and an embrace of a lifestyle that prioritizes connection, collaboration, and community.
02-17-2025 MASSLIVE.com
Mayor Virginia Desorgher: Greenfield continues to grow together (Commentary)
2025 is here, and I am thrilled to continue serving as mayor of the city of Greenfield. Before we look ahead at the goals and challenges for this year, I wanted to reflect on what we accomplished in 2024.
02-14-2025 Greenfield Recorder
On Valentine’s Day, biz leaders share their love for Franklin County
With love in the air on Valentine’s Day, it was only fitting for speakers at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s breakfast to share their adoration for their jobs.
02-10-2025 Greenfield Recorder
GBA creating Property Owners and Landlords Cohort to weigh in on downtown development
As the city’s Main Street redevelopment project is expected to bring sweeping changes to the Central Commercial District, the Greenfield Business Association is creating a Property Owners and Landlords Cohort to garner feedback on how downtown development impacts local property owners.
01-29-2025 Greenfield Recorder
Greenfield Winter Carnival returns Friday
The city will transform into a “polar playground” for its 103rd annual Winter Carnival from Friday to Sunday.
01-24-2025 Greenfield Recorder
Greenfield Notebook: Jan. 25, 2025
Led by Artistic Director Sheila Heffernon, the Da Camera Singers will present “Songs for Healing and Hope” at the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 4 p.m.
01-07-2025 Greenfield Recorder
Greenfield mayor cites housing, economic growth as 2025 goals
As she wrapped up her first full year in...
12-03-2024 Greenfield Recorder
Jingle Fest bringing holiday cheer to Greenfield for 11th year
Building off the longstanding tradition of the tree lighting ceremony and the days when Santa would visit the now-closed Wilson’s Department Store, the Greenfield Business Association (GBA) has been adding to the holiday cheer with its...
10-31-2024 Greenfield Recorder
Business Briefs: Nov. 1, 2024
Brody Trott, a native of Montague, has joined Coldwell Banker Community Realtors as a licensed real estate agent.After spending five years as a veterinary technician and...
10-25-2024 Greenfield Recorder
Greenfield Business Association focuses on boosting biz in Wells Street Corridor
In a roundtable discussion on how to bring business to the Wells Street Corridor, the Greenfield Business Association floated the idea of bringing festivals, public art installations and additional signs to the area.
10-22-2024 Greenfield Recorder
Auditor DiZoglio drums up support for Question 1 in visit to Greenfield
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio ran on the promise of bringing transparency and accountability to the Massachusetts Legislature. Now, after a failed attempt to audit the Legislature last year, she is asking for support from voters.
10-09-2024 Greenfield Recorder
Greenfield Vintage Days continues to grow participating businesses, lineup of events in third year
A weekend full of activities celebrating Greenfield’s vintage history and feel is set to take place for its third year.Greenfield Business Association Director Hannah Rechtschaffen has managed Vintage Days and is continuing to grow the...
10-01-2024 Greenfield Recorder
PHOTOS: Greenfield Business Association Celebrates New Offices
A weekend full of activities celebrating Greenfield’s vintage history and feel is set to take place for its third year.Greenfield Business Association Director Hannah Rechtschaffen has managed Vintage Days and is continuing to grow the...
09-25-2024 Greenfield Recorder
Greenfield police chief addresses removal of park benches, future opening of substation
Local police met with members of the Greenfield Business Association on Tuesday evening for an in-depth discussion on the department’s downtown public safety initiatives.Police Chief Todd Dodge, joined by Lts. Jason Haskins and...
08-23-2024 Greenfield Recorder
GBA brainstorms ways to boost business along Deerfield, Mill streets in Greenfield
Local entrepreneurs explored potential ways to boost business in the area of Deerfield and Mill streets this week, bringing up state funding and strategic parking during a Greenfield Business Association (GBA) roundtable discussion.
08-22-2024 Greenfield Recorder
Greenfield man looks to fill community need with entertainment center
Having lived in Greenfield for roughly 20 years, Cody Wilson couldn’t help but feel like something was missing. “I lived through my 20s in Greenfield, and I noticed that there was nothing to do,” he said.
08-10-2024 Greenfield Recorder
Greenfield to reconsider split tax rate for FY25; options to be presented Aug. 20
Roughly nine months since City Council voted down the adoption of a split tax rate last November, city officials are reconsidering the subject as they prepare to establish Greenfield’s fiscal year 2025 tax rate in the fall.
07-31-2024 Greenfield Recorder
Greenfield Business Association moving into first independently operated office
The Greenfield Business Association will move into its first independently operated office at 278 Main St. on Thursday, a switch from remote operations to a brick-and-mortar location that Director Hannah Rechtschaffen said will be useful...
05-23-2024 Greenfield Recorder
Greenfield residents chime in on housing creation
As the city works to develop a comprehensive plan to build housing, residents appeared before Community and Economic Development Department officials and representatives from the urban planning firm CommunityScale on Wednesday to offer...
05-16-2024 Greenfield Recorder
Pair of write-in candidates vying for Rowe Selectboard seat
Two write-in candidates are vying for an open three-year Selectboard seat, as the current chair, Chuck Sokol, is not seeking reelection.Polls will be open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rowe Elementary School.
04-04-2024 Greenfield Recorder
Business Briefs: April 5, 2024
Co-op welcomes new outreach, communications manager GREENFIELD — The Franklin Community Co-op welcomes Caitlin von Schmidt as its new outreach and communications manager.
03-27-2024 Greenfield Recorder
Parking, future city projects dominate listening session with Greenfield businesses
Local entrepreneurs shared their views on an array of topics impacting business during a listening session with the mayor on Tuesday, with a focus on parking downtown, construction and future economic development projects.
03-27-2024 Greenfield Recorder
Reps of ‘sticky businesses’ share stories at March Chamber of Commerce breakfast
Representatives of Franklin County’s stickier industries, ranging from honey and maple syrup to doughnuts and asphalt, took center stage at this month’s Franklin County Chamber of Commerce breakfast.Speakers at Terrazza Ristorante...
