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The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. and Power-On Local Youth: Bridging a Divide? |
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Written by Michael Phillips
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Wednesday, 22 July 2009 |
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SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass., July 20th 2009The Yankee Candle Company announced today that it will provide ongoing support to students in Franklin County Public Schools through “Power-On Local Youth” (P.O.L.Y.), a youth support organization recently founded by a member of the local community, Mike Phillips. “Our goal is to give free working computers directly to students in need throughout Franklin County”, says Phillips – who also works as the Internet Strategist with Yankee Candle. “Yankee Candle has always been a responsible and generous member of the Western Massachusetts community and I’m proud to work for and with an organization so actively engaged in efforts to help others”. |
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Written by GO Staff
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Saturday, 04 July 2009 |
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See what is going on from their view point. Cut and paste site below
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia/2009/07/20097474942432535.html |
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July 4th Goes Red White & Green With Eco-Friendly Fireworks |
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Written by GO Staff
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Saturday, 04 July 2009 |
 An article published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology in 2009 found that, following a fireworks display, the amount of perchlorate in nearby bodies of water could increase by anywhere from 24 to 1,068 times the amount present before the fireworks, and that it takes 20 to 80 days for the chemical levels to subside. Fireworks: More dangerous than they look. Photo CC-licensed by mugley.  | Read More Click link above
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Written by Amy Donovan
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Saturday, 04 July 2009 |
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Almost one ton of bottles and cans were recycled at last year's Franklin County Fair! This year a compost program is being added, and volunteers are needed for this year's fair! Please forward this email to anyone you think may be interested: individuals, families, teachers, sports teams, groups, clubs, scout troops...there may be a fundraising opportunity for an organization to redeem the 5 cent bottles and cans from the fair. |
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Mayor Martin's First Act as Mayor |
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Written by GO Staff
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Wednesday, 01 July 2009 |
PROCLAMATION
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
I hereby proclaim that the FIRST DAY in JULY in this the year 2009 and every year, or third year, thereafter shall be known as “INAUGURATION DAY” in our Town of Greenfield, Massachusetts. William F. Martin
Mayor
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Greenfield Hires Energy Service Company (ESCO) |
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Written by GGEC Committee
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Wednesday, 01 July 2009 |
To do In-Depth Energy Audits on Thirteen Buildings
First Step Toward Energy Reductions
GREENFIELD, MA – Today, Greenfield signed a contract with Siemens Building Technologies to have in-depth energy audits on thirteen town-owned buildings. This is a major step that could lead to energy reductions of 25-30%, and reduce the escalation of the cost of energy in future years. It is also an important milestone in the Greening Greenfield campaign. |
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