Greenfield mayor pleased with first responder vaccine clinic, COVID-19 testing site
Northfield firefighter Jim Wright is checked in to receive a COVID-19 vaccination by AMR paramedics Suellen Bellows and Martin Biela at the John Zon Community and Senior Center in Greenfield last week. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Greenfield Mayor Roxann Wedegartner at City Hall. Staff File Photo/PAUL FRANZ
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GREENFIELD Mayor Roxann Wedegartner says testing for COVID-19 and vaccinating first responders against the virus has been “very successful” in Greenfield, and she’s proud of the job that has been done.
“We have vaccinated 480 first responders from across the county and we’ll be done Friday,” she said Wednesday.
PHOTOS: Seven promoted in Greenfield Police Department
Seven Greenfield police officers were promoted during a ceremony at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on Tuesday. From left: Christopher Rowell, promoted to permanent sergeant; Megan Cloutier, promoted to sergeant; Christopher Greene, promoted to sergeant; Todd Clark, promoted to permanent sergeant; Todd Dodge, promoted to lieutenant; Dan McCarthy, promoted to lieutenant; and William Gordon, promoted to deputy chief. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
Greenfield Police Chief Robert Haigh Jr. presides over a ceremony promoting seven Greenfield police officers at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on Tuesday. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
Greenfield Mayor Roxann Wedegartner welcomes those attending a ceremony promoting seven Greenfield police officers at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on Tuesday. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
Greenfield Police to promote seven on Tuesday
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Greenfield Police Chief Robert Haigh Jr. STAFF FILE PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
Greenfield Police Lt. William Gordon will become the department’s deputy chief on Tuesday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Greenfield Police Acting Lt. Daniel McCarthy will become a permanent lieutenant on Tuesday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Greenfield Police Sgt. Todd Dodge will become a lieutenant on Tuesday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Greenfied Police Acting Sgt. J. Todd Clark will become a permanent sergeant on Tuesday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Greenfield Police Acting Sgt. Christopher Rowell will become a permanent sergeant on Tuesday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Greenfield Police Officer Christopher Greene will become a sergeant on Tuesday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Greenfield PD deputy chief leaving for East Longmeadow job
Greenfield Deputy Police Chief Mark Williams has accepted a job as police chief in East Longmeadow. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Modified: 1/1/2021 3:18:39 PM
GREENFIELD Deputy Police Chief Mark Williams is preparing for both a new year and a job with a new force.
The 21-year veteran of the Greenfield Police Department has accepted the chief position in East Longmeadow and is set to start Jan. 19, four days after his last shift in Greenfield.
“It was a really hard decision. It was emotional. A lot of tears were shed by me, in talking with people about it,” he said this week. “It’s more than just a job. But after a lot of thought and prayer and speaking with a lot of important people in my life, I feel very comfortable and assured this is the best decision and the right decision for my family.
Greenfield police, fire look to buy radios, join statewide system
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GREENFIELD If the City Council approves money for new radios for the fire and police departments, Greenfield should be able to connect to the statewide radio system sometime early next year.
The council will do a first reading of the request from fire and police at its meeting Wednesday and will vote on the issue in January.
Greenfield Fire Chief Robert Strahan said if all goes well, $163,000 will be provided from the city’s free cash account to fund the capital project, which has been discussed by the two departments for more than a year.