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Michael Korenewsky, 49, died on October 3, 2026, after a long illness. Born on February 28, 1977, Michael built his life around hard work and the people closest to him. He graduated from Franklin Technical School in 1995 and went on to work as a plumber. Michael’s family was an important part of his life.

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The rampaging Frontier Regional field hockey team continued its hot streak with a 6-0 win over Westfield in a Suburban league matchup on Wednesday afternoon. Frontier (10-0, 8-0 Suburban) started slowly but pulled away in the second half against the Bombers (4-7, 0-7 Suburban). The Redhawks now enter the stretch run of their regular-season schedule when they play teams for a second time.

Addie Harrintgon of the Frontier Regional field hockey team has been named the Recorder’s Athlete of the Month for September. Frontier had an unblemished record in September. One of the reasons is the clutch scoring of Harrington against some of the best teams in western Mass. In a road win against East Longmeadow, Harrington, a senior, scored the lone goal of the game in Frontier’s victory over the Spartans.

Fall is, without a doubt, my favorite time of year to hunt. And for many turkey hunters, including me, who love the spring game as much as anything in the outdoors, the autumn hunt gives us the chance to play chess with “Big Bird” once again, complemented by unbelievable colors and that classic, revitalizing, autumn crispness in the air that we all wait for! Trust me, once you’re into it, fall turkey hunting will make you come back year after year.

GREENFIELD — After Gov. Maura Healey declared a “state of energy emergency” in Massachusetts on Monday, Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Juana Matias visited Community Action Pioneer Valley to discuss next steps and how the state can work with local organizations that are assisting with the demand for heating assistance.

SUNDERLAND — Big River Chestnuts will host its annual Chestnut Festival for folks who are nuts about nuts, and eager to learn more about their possibilities on the plate. Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the 195 River Road farm, attendees can take a seat and listen to live music, create art, watch cooking demonstrations or embark on tours of the farm’s chestnut trees to check out the harvesting that reaches its peak in October, according to Jono Neiger, who runs the farm.

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

AMHERST – If offseason practices are indication of future success, UMass men’s basketball should be in line for a successful season in year five under head coach Frank Martin. During his opening press conference ahead of the 2026-27 season on Monday, Oct. 5, Martin recognized the improvement the group made over the summer.. “At this time of the year, this is by far the most talented team since I’ve been at UMass,” Martin said.

GREENFIELD — Backed by $47,000 in grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and United Way, Artspace Community Arts Center will launch a new free art class for teens in November while also furthering its Clay as Care initiative. Artspace, a community arts organization on Mill Street, recently announced that registration has opened for the new Teen Art Collective, supported by a $20,000 Massachusetts Cultural Council grant.

NEW SALEM — The Village Ultra, a noncompetitive 12-hour and 24-hour run and walk, is returning for its 10th year on Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11. Proceeds go toward the 1794 Meetinghouse, a historical landmark on the town common that houses musicians and choir groups. The venue receives no direct federal or state appropriations for the building’s operation or maintenance. Registration, which closes at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, is available at tinyurl.com/VillageUltra.