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Editorial: Monday Shorts Capping a year of giving
From left, Elaina Gibb and Rachel Friedman, students from the Academy at Charlemont, leaving warm clothes at the Energy Park in Greenfield. STAFF PHOTO/MAX MARCUS
Published: 12/27/2020 3:06:50 PM
Here are some brief thoughts on recent happenings in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region.
Capping a year of giving
One of the Recorder’s favorite roles in chronicling Franklin County and the North Quabbin area is telling the stories of people giving their energy and means to feed the hungry and cheer those less fortunate. The spirit of giving continued unabated in the past week with stories like these:
Quotable quotes of 2020: Part 1
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Published: 12/25/2020 8:17:35 PM
Modified: 12/25/2020 8:17:25 PM
Editor’s note: Here’s a collection of quotes harvested from the front pages of the Greenfield Recorder in 2020. This is the first of two installments.
■“There is a hunger I believe, not just in Greenfield but across the county, for leaders to work together with a common purpose and for the common good, each respecting each other’s roles and responsibilities toward our work and to achieving our accomplishments. This is what I pledge to do as your mayor, as the oath states, ‘faithfully and to the best of my abilities.’” Mayor Roxann Wedegartner at her Jan. 2 inauguration.
Community steps up with flower donation drive for nursing homes
Becky Guyer and Michelle Demers of Floral Affairs in Greenfield prepare vases on Wednesday that will be given to area nursing home residents. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Becky Guyer, owner of Floral Affairs in Greenfield, puts ribbons on vases Wednesday that will be given to area nursing home residents. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Floral Affairs on Deerfield Street in Greenfield. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Published: 12/23/2020 6:52:24 PM
GREENFIELD To spread cheer to the residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities who don’t have visitors on Christmas, Floral Affairs on Deerfield Street has run a donation drive every year, allowing the shop to bring the residents flowers.