Greenfield Year In Review: Looking Back On The Stories From 2021

GREENFIELD, WI — A lot happened in Greenfield in 2021. Plans for The Turf skatepark moved forward, as well as plans for a new gun range; a new grocery store opened, police therapy dogs ventured into Greenfield and more. Here are some of Greenfield's biggest stories from 2021.

New Renderings Of Turf Skatepark Released
The Turf Skatepark released photo renderings Tuesday of what its final resurrected skatepark could look like with the design being directly inspired by the old park.

Nothing Bundt Cakes Bakery Destined For Greenfield
The franchise sells Bundt cakes. A ring-shaped mold is used for them, resulting in the signature Bundt look. The bakeries make them in-house with a variety of flavors and frosting combinations.

Greenfield Gun Range Moves Forward In Common Council Meeting
A gun range proposed for the City of Greenfield made its next step to eventual construction. The Greenfield Common Council approved a change to local ordinances that will now allow the gun range.

Greenfield Police Chief Speaks On Officer Who Was Shot Sunday
The Greenfield Police Department officer who was shot early Sunday morning in Milwaukee is expected to recover, the Greenfield Police Department said in a news release.

Celtic Gift Store With Irish Roots Plans To Open In Greenfield
A store with a knack for Irish and Celtic goods is planning a return to retail in Greenfield after over a year of pandemic uncertainty.

Turned Away For Gold Teeth: Couple Says Of Greenfield Restaurant
A date night in the name of Sweetest Day turned sour when a couple was turned away from a pub in Greenfield because of dental work.

New Plant Nursery, Veterinarians Proposed For Greenfield
The Greenfield Plan Commission will discuss new proposals for animal clinics, a greenhouse and nursery, a dog boarding business and a new crab restaurant at its meeting Tuesday.

Police Officer Matthew Rittner Memorialized In Washington
Milwaukee Police Department Officer Matthew Rittner was shot and killed during a search warrant on the city's south side in 2019. Now, he is memorialized in Washington, D.C.

Thursday evening, his name and hundreds of others were formally dedicated at the 33rd Candlelight Vigil on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., according to a news release from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

First Responders Take Local Kids Shopping For School
Greenfield's police officers, firefighters and paramedics came together with a group of 50 local students to have lunch, make crafts and go back to school shopping over the weekend.

Police Therapy Dogs Anna And Gizmo Venture Into Greenfield
Two golden doodles, comfort dogs from the Greenfield Police Department, are visiting the Greenfield Farmers Market on Sunday.

The dogs are named Gizmo and Anna. The Greenfield Police Department got the dogs last March, and are training them to soon become nationally certified therapy dogs.

Festival Foods To Open Greenfield Location Next Week
Greenfield will be getting a new spot to grocery shop next week. The new Festival Foods on 27th Street will be opening for the first time on July 16, according to the store's website.

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