Greenfield Recorder

AMHERST — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has sued the University of Massachusetts in Suffolk County Superior Court, seeking the names of those who serve on campus panels that review and approve laboratory experiments on animals.

Junior Cody Yetter of the Franklin Tech boys soccer team has been named the Recorder’s Athlete of the Month for September. The Franklin Tech boys soccer team went undefeated in the first month of the fall season. Yetter’s timely scoring from the forward position helped secure two early victories for the Eagles. On consecutive days, Yetter scored what turned out to be game winners for Franklin Tech. Yetter scored the winning goal against Athol and then again the next day against Smith Vocational.

GREENFIELD — For some, the annual Taste of the Towns Restaurant Raffle is a chance to win hundreds of dollars in local dining, but for the restaurants and organizers behind it, the raffle represents something else — a way for the community to support itself.

SHELBURNE — An afternoon featuring local crafters, artisans and musicians, along with children’s activities and dancing, is on tap for this weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 10, Shelburne-based nonprofit Fabric of Life will host its 12th annual Barnfest at 80 Bassett Road. The event, which starts at noon and wraps up late in the night at around 11 or 11:30 p.m., serves as the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser of the year, with the 2025 iteration raising roughly $7,000.

Paul Franz is the Photo Editor of the Greenfield Recorder and has worked there since 1989. He can be reached at pfranz@recorder.com More by Paul Franz

Paul Franz is the Photo Editor of the Greenfield Recorder and has worked there since 1989. He can be reached at pfranz@recorder.com More by Paul Franz

GREENFIELD — GiGi’s Self Storage has expanded its Greenfield footprint, recently acquiring three more facilities in the city. The family-owned business has purchased the former Premier Self Storage at 105 Newton St., along with the All Purpose Storage facilities at 303 Wisdom Way and 78 Woodard Road. This brings the company’s number of Franklin County properties to five, as it also owns 289 Wells St. in Greenfield and a facility in Sunderland.

Cariel Klein and Stacy Klein sold to Cariel Klein and Joseph Baarmann, 222 Buckland Road. $1. Elizabeth C. Whipps and Steven Lewis sold to Elizabeth C. Whipps, 176 Batchelder Road. $1. White Birch Lore LLC sold to Ariel Annie Hilza Ryan and Seana LeBlanc, 141 Cottage St. $370,000. Nancy M. Daud sold to Evette Amakor, 375 Fredette St. $375,000. John F. Boudreau and William F. MacDonald sold to David Cain, 106 Marshall St. $524,500. Sara Vazquez and John B.

SHELBURNE FALLS — Greenfield Cooperative Bank invites the community to its Shelburne Falls branch to contribute to a household essentials collection drive supporting veterans through Project New Hope Inc. The drive is offered in partnership with the Northeast Chapter of American Daughters of Conservation and the Massachusetts Bowhunters Association. Requested items include toiletries, personal care items, canned pet food and pet supplies. Project New Hope Inc.

ERVING — Last October, George F. Bush said that for his 99th year of life, he was looking forward to a successful New England Patriots season, not to mention turning 100 years old. The Turners Falls High School sports legend got his wishes. Bush, affectionately known as “Mr. Bush,” was born on Oct. 8, 1926, and has been a staple in the Turners Falls community his entire life. The centenarian celebrated the occasion on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the French King Restaurant in Erving.