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From a Greenfield Human Rights Commission (HRC) press release:

On Monday, April 8, 2013, at 6:00 PM in the Greenfield Town Hall meeting room, the Greenfield Human Rights Commission will initiate an Early Childhood Education Initiative based upon President Obama's proposed universal Pre-K program. This entails, among other parts, Universal Pre-School, increased support and eligibility for Head Start, Early Learning Challenge Grants and Child Care Development Block Grant programming. The Commission will begin a process of educating the community about the pending legislation proposed by the President, potentially advocating for it among our representatives in the Congress and highlighting the needs of our own community in this regard. Specifically the needs of Greenfield families and the children of Greenfield who may benefit from such programs in both the short and long term.

This just in from a Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) press release:

Local Emergency planners are reminding residents that every winter cold, ice, and storms come to western Massachusetts and preparing for these inevitable events can make the impact much less severe for you, your family, and your pets.