Author: Kate Broughton

Public forum regarding Greenfield noise issues takes place Thursday, February 12 at John Zon Community Center  Residents and business owners concerned about noise disturbances in Greenfield will have an opportunity to discuss problems and potential solutions at a February 12 forum co-sponsored by the Precinct 7  Neighbors Network and the City Council’s Community Relations Committee.  […]

On Wednesday, Dec. 17, the municipal council will vote on the motion to (a) declare the Green River School real estate (buildings and land) as surplus property, and (b) give the Mayor the authority to sell or lease these properties.Please note that this vote is not about approving a transaction to a specific buyer or lessee. […]

Residents encouraged to attend Dec. 11 Zoning Board meeting The property at 158 Petty Plain Road is up for sale, and the prospective new owners are requesting a special permit to operate a dog training and boarding facility there. This type of business is not allowed “by right” due to P7’s Urban Residential zoning designation. […]

The Precinct 7 Neighbors Network is pleased to be part of this year’s Light Up the Fairgrounds festivity. At this annual event, businesses, civic groups, and residents install festive illuminated displays around the inner track of the Fairgrounds. When the gates open at 5:00 pm, motorists enter a sparkling wonderland and drive around the track […]

We are so sorry to announce that we are cancelling today’s Harvest Mixer scheduled for 11am to 1pm at the Community Meeting Room on Main Street. Unfortunately, many of our members are down with one of the many bugs that’s currently making the rounds, and other have prior commitments. We apologize to those of you […]

At the invitation of the municipal council’s Community Relations sub-committee, P7 members Mary Sirum and Kate Broughton updated the councilors on the status of work that our ad hoc research committee began in September of last year. Councilors were presented with a timeline showing the steps taken to date, including extensive research on noise ordinances […]

Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6pm at the John Zon Center, a vote re: the Green River School will be taken by the Economic Development Committee. There are four motions on the agenda: (1) Motion to approve to declare Real Estate located at 62 Meridian Street (the school) as surplus property;  (2) Motion to authorize Mayor […]

P7 Neighbors is pleased to announce that Sarah Bolduc has been elected our new municipal councilor. Sarah will take office in January 2026, replacing Wid Perry who stepped in to fill out a term vacated by the previous rep Jasper Lapienski. Want to meet the reps? Please join us at our November 22 Mixer. Invites […]

Join us November 22 for our P7 Harvest Mixer. Share the word with your neighbors, and feel free to bring a non-perishable food donation to assist with our P7 food drive efforts. WHEN: Saturday, November 22, 11am to 1pm WHERE: 170 Main Street, downtown Greenfield WHO: Residents of Precinct 7 (Not sure if you live […]

The City of Greenfield is notifying residents that inspectors from the Assessor’s Office will be visiting properties to collect data for property tax assessments. The Massachusetts Department of Revenue requires that the City inspect each property every ten years. The inspection should be a full measure of the exterior and an attempt at gaining entry […]