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No one can deny Greenfield hit bottom 2 or 3 years ago, but Governor Patrick's return visit this week highlights the state's commitment to turning things around.
Gov. Patrick is the first MA governor in decades to get serious about the western part of the state and his concern, presence in the town, and personal efforts are paying off.
The Town's finances are in order and the infra-structure is strong. We have a new Mayor, Bill Martin, who is an extremely capable manager showing great vision with his "Greening of Greenfield" emphasis on green technology, energy entrepeneurship, and alternative energy solutions. The schools have made very positive strides under new leadership and have stopped the flood of choice-outs. The well known Northampton music and arts maven is developing downtown.
A LOT OF GREAT THINGS GOING ON IN GREENFIELD AND IT'S PROBABLY THE LAST PLACE IN THE STATE TO GET A SUPER HOUSE FOR $200k.
I don't know. I currently don't live there but still return to western Mass couple times a year. It may be that certain things are looking up in Greenfield, but I can't see see Greenfield catching up to cities further south in Pioneer Valley anytime soon. In fact, I'd take most cities in western Mass over Greenfield.
Give it a chance. Look at the town of Punam CT. A few short years ago, it was just an old sad, former mill town. Now, there's been a resurgence of antique shops, sidewalk cafes, even live music. Crime has gone down and real estate has gone up. I'm rooting for Greenfield.
The potential is there, riding on the coattails of Northampton that is.
Outside the loop from Hamp to have much lasting impact. If any place should benefit from the Northampton orbit it would/should be Easthampton, but alas it remains too far as well. Besides, Northampton is doing okay but just barely, empty commercial space abounds.
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Originally Posted by thenewtexan
Give it a chance. Look at the town of Punam CT. A few short years ago, it was just an old sad, former mill town. Now, there's been a resurgence of antique shops, sidewalk cafes, even live music. Crime has gone down and real estate has gone up.
Putnam, heh. Sorry but the 'antiques' trade does not a thriving commercial district make, last time I was there I was reminded of a cotton field, lol.
Outside the loop from Hamp to have much lasting impact. If any place should benefit from the Northampton orbit it would/should be Easthampton, but alas it remains too far as well. Besides, Northampton is doing okay but just barely, empty commercial space abounds.
Putnam, heh. Sorry but the 'antiques' trade does not a thriving commercial district make, last time I was there I was reminded of a cotton field, lol.
Actually it has been quite successful. Don't be such a hater.
Actually it has been quite successful. Don't be such a hater.
Matter of opinion and yours carries no more or less weight than anyone else.
I notice on the 'net these days, just because someone's opinion is different, the stock epithets get thrown around. Water, meet duck's back.
Two weeks ago I was through Putnam on a Saturday, early evening and the only noise I heard was crickets....unless I mistook it for cotton weevils, lol.
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