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Poet’s Seat Tower closed following safety inspection

Poet’s Seat Tower closed following safety inspection

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GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Poet’s Seat Tower in Greenfield has been closed by the City following an inspection that found structural safety problems. While the tower itself is off limits, the area around it is still open to the public. The City is assessing issues and repairs, but does not have a timeline or potential cost at this time.

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