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Also on today's calendar: Kane Hodder Live "Friday the 13th Part VII" Screening and Q&A. and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Massachusetts Lesbian Bar Owner Speaks Out After COVID-Era Mask Policy Sparks Online Fury (pulptastic.com) — Greenfield's Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue is reeling after easing its strict KN-95 mask rule for one Saturday a month, sparking weeks of online backlash, a chaotic goth night, and a tense public "accountability session." Owner Jackie Matellian, now running the bar alone while living in her car, says she feels overwhelmed as patrons, performers, and activists clash over safety, accessibility, and racism accusations.
• $788K in grants to boost Franklin County food systems, farm capacity (recorder.com) — Greenfield's Stone Soup Café and the Franklin County CDC are receiving major state grants to buy a refrigerated van and upgrade the Wells Street food processing center, boosting how much local produce they can safely handle. Along with awards to nearby farms, the $788,051 investment aims to strengthen Franklin County's food system, expand markets for local growers, and improve access to fresh food for residents.
• Bulletin Board: Franklin County Bulldogs dispatch Ludlow, prepare for South Hadley showdown (recorder.com) — Greenfield youth athletes had a big week, with the Greenfield youth field hockey team routing Southwick 12–0 and local golfers from the Country Club of Greenfield winning the Franklin Cup. The roundup also highlights Franklin County Bulldogs football, Four Rivers soccer victories, and top scores from Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley, showcasing how active local kids and adults have been in regional competition.
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