Greenfield, Massachusetts

City Council Meeting

The Greenfield City Council will consider a $600,000 borrowing request to repair the Inflow and Infiltration Systems as part of the FY 2027 capital budget. It will also vote on $100,000 borrowing and $100,000 capital stabilization for repairs to the Poet Seat Tower and allocate $322,000 for the FY 2027 Community Preservation Committee budget. Additional actions include adopting several ordinance amendments and approving memoranda of agreement with labor unions.

• Approve $600,000 borrowing for Inflow and Infiltration Systems repairs (FY 2027 capital budget)
• Appropriate $100,000 borrowing and $100,000 capital stabilization for Poet Seat Tower repairs
• Appropriate $322,000 for FY 2027 Community Preservation Committee budget
• Adopt ordinance amendments: Zero‑Emission First Vehicle Ordinance, Rental Registry with Inspections, Tag Sales, and others
• Approve MOAs with United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America and United Public Service Employees Union

City Council Meeting

The Greenfield City Council will adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, including a $70,024,736 allocation for the General Fund and separate appropriations for Water, Sewer, and Community Preservation programs. The meeting also includes a public hearing on Community Preservation funding and a revote on FY2027 Enterprise Capital Fund appropriations. Additional items cover specific project grants such as the 176 Main Street Affordable Housing Project.

• Approve $70,024,736 for FY2027 General Fund Budget
• Approve $2,815,181 for FY2027 Water Enterprise Fund
• Approve $3,895,664 for FY2027 Sewer Enterprise Fund
• Approve $243,330 for operations of the Community Preservation Committee
• Approve $50,000 from Community Preservation Act Funding to Rural Development Inc. for 176 Main Street Affordable Housing Project

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Budget of $70,024,736 and a 28-item Capital Budget. The meeting includes updates on the Shelburne Road closure and new recycling carts, as well as a public hearing on road funding.

• Acceptance of $960,308.54 in Chapter 90 Funding for road work and repairs
• FY2027 Capital Budget items including $700,000 to replace Place Terrace Water Main and $370,000 for Trash Truck Number 197
• Proposed ban on Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGAR) on municipal property
• Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Sections 200-5.3 and 200-6.2
• Appropriation of $50,000 for 176 Main Street Affordable Housing Project

The City Council approved the written record of the February 25, March 18 and April 21, 2026 meetings. The motion to accept the minutes was made by Councilor Webbe, seconded by Councilor Gordon, and passed unanimously. No other motions or votes were recorded in this portion of the meeting.

• Accepted minutes of Feb 25, Mar 18 and Apr 21 2026 (unanimous)

Emergency City Council Meeting

The City Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss borrowing funds for a backup power generator. The body will also consider a previously tabled order regarding employee health insurance plan changes.

• Appropriation of $250,000 from borrowing to replace the Police Department emergency redundant power generator at 321 High Street
• Public hearing and second reading for the $250,000 generator appropriation
• Order FY 26-089: Adoption of M.G.L. Ch. 32B §§ 21-23 to allow changes to employee health insurance plans, including a potential transfer from Health New England to the Group Insurance Commission (GIC)

The council waived procedural rules (10‑0) to consider agenda items out of order. It then approved Order FY26-118, appropriating $250,000 for a new generator for the police department (11‑0). A separate proposal to adopt changes to employee health insurance plans (Order FY26-121) was defeated (0‑11). The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m. (11‑0).

• Waived rules of procedure (10 yes, 0 no)
• Approved Order FY26-118 to appropriate $250,000 for police backup generator (11 yes, 0 no)
• Defeated Order FY26-121 to adopt changes to employee health insurance plans (0 yes, 11 no)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 p.m. (11 yes, 0 no)

City Council Meeting

The Greenfield City Council will vote on filling a councilor vacancy, re‑appoint a registrar, adopt a state insurance law amendment, and approve a large capital budget that includes road work, a new police generator, and other infrastructure projects. The council will also consider a zoning amendment proposal affecting dimensional provisions and accessory uses. Additional items include a resolution supporting Baystate Franklin nurses and a budget transfer from the General Fund.

• Approve $960,308.54 Chapter 90 funding for road work and repairs (DPW)
• Approve $250,000 borrowing to purchase a XXXBTU generator for the Police Department
• Approve $130,000 borrowing for reclamation and repaving of Abercrombie Drive
• Approve $317,000 Water Retained Earnings to purchase Dump Truck Number 40
• Notice of Zoning Amendment: amend Ordinance Sections 200-5.3 and 200-6.2

The council unanimously waived Rules of Procedure Chapter 565, Rule 8 to allow agenda items to be taken out of order. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting. Finally, the council unanimously appointed Ann Dillemuth to fill the Precinct 3 council seat vacated by Michael Mastrototaro through December 31, 2027, and she was sworn in.

• Waived Rules of Procedure Chapter 565, Rule 8 (unanimous)
• Accepted Jan 21 2026 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Ann Dillemuth to Precinct 3 seat until Dec 31 2027 (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will receive updates on the Fiscal Year 2027 school and city budgets, including health insurance options and federal earmark requests. The body will also hear reports on the automated recycling transition and the Hope Street Lot.

• Approval of $706.04 for two Fiscal Year 2025 invoices from the Central Services Copy Machines Account
• Update on automated recycling transition from DPW Director Paul Newell and SWIFR Coordinator Marisa Shepherd
• Discussion on Fiscal Year 2027 School Budget and Federal Street School repairs
• Report from Franklin County Sheriff Lori Streeter on county programs and projects
• Executive session to consider the release of meeting minutes dating from 2005 to 2026

The council voted 11‑yes and 0‑no to accept the City Council minutes from December 17, 2025 and January 6, 2026. No other motions were adopted during the meeting; the remainder of the agenda consisted of reports, questions, and public comments.

• Accepted Dec 17, 2025 and Jan 6, 2026 minutes (vote 11‑0)

Executive Session

The Greenfield City Council held an executive session on Feb. 25, 2026 to discuss ICE-related matters. The only formal action was a motion to exit the executive session, which passed unanimously (11‑0). No substantive policies or approvals were adopted.

• Motion to exit executive session approved (11 yes, 0 no)

City Council Meeting

The Greenfield City Council will consider a series of ordinance amendments, including changes to the zoning code for accessory dwelling units. It will also adopt a budget‑related motion, approve small invoice payments, and confirm mayoral appointments to local commissions. Additional code updates cover hybrid meetings, precinct meetings, recreation, vacancies, alcoholic beverages, curfew, and farming.

• Amend Zoning Ordinance Section 200-56: Accessory Dwelling Units (required revisions under the Affordable Homes Act)
• Approve $706.04 payment for two FY‑2025 invoices from the Central Services Copy Machines Account
• Mayor’s appointments: Edbertun Donnelly Mousse to the Local Cultural Council; Angela Campbell and Pia Martin to the Human Rights Commission
• Amend City Code Chapter 49: Hybrid Meetings; Chapter 58: Precinct Meetings; Chapter 173: Recreation Commission; Chapter 191: Vacancies in Appointed Offices; Chapter 209: Alcoholic Beverages; Chapter 235: Curfew; Chapter 265: Farming
• Adopt Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44: Municipal Finance, Section 32 – submission of the city budget for Council approval

The meeting featured updates from the school superintendent, mayor, city staff, and GCET on various projects, outages, and budget concerns. Councilors asked numerous questions but no motions were voted on or approved. No substantive decisions were recorded.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will receive updates on school district operations and a presentation regarding a new building project for Franklin County Technical School. The Mayor will also discuss the Hope Street Lot and the city budget.

• Presentation by FCTS Superintendent Richard Martin on a new building project
• Appointment of Geoffrey Ginn to the Opioid Use and Prevention Commission
• Updates on Federal Street School water line break and Greenfield Middle School fire panel upgrade
• Discussion on the Hope Street Lot and public input
• Report on the Cool Corridors Grant

The City Council approved the mayor's appointment of Geoffrey Ginn to the Opioid Use and Prevention Commission, with a unanimous 12‑yes, 0‑no vote. The appointment term runs until December 31, 2027. No other motions or ordinances were adopted during this meeting.

• Approved appointment of Geoffrey Ginn to Opioid Use and Prevention Commission (12-0)

City Council Organizational Meeting

The Greenfield City Council will hold an organizational meeting to elect a President and Vice-President and suspend procedural rules to allow agenda items to be taken out of order. The meeting will be held in person at the Fire Department Station Training Room on 41 Main Street.

• Election of Council President and Vice-President
• Suspension of City Council Rules of Procedure Section 565-8
• Public comment period
• Executive session may be called
• Hybrid meeting format (in-person and Zoom)