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JWS Art Supplies to move to former location of Evergreen Fine American Crafts
Great Barrington — JWS Art Supplies, previously located at 38 Railroad Street, will be moving to 291 Main Street in the fall. The store will occupy the space that previously housed Evergreen Fine American Crafts. Evergreen operated for 44 years, including 34 years at its Main Street location, until owner Barbara Faecher Watkin announced that she would be closing the store in March.
The Nation’s 911 System Is on the Brink of Its Own Emergency
Just after lunchtime on June 18, Massachusetts’ leaders discovered that the statewide 911 system was down. A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave outage updates at a press conference outlining plans for the Celtics’ championship parade, and local officials urged people to summon help by pulling red fire alarm boxes.
Pittsfield Working on Decades-Old Drainage Issue in Ward 3
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is working to solve a more than 30-year-old drainage problem on Newell Street. The Public Works and Utilities committee heard an update Monday on a project to address flooding at 9 Newell St. Water runoff reaching the drainage outlet behind the property is flooding it, unable to reach an intermittent stream meant to carry that runoff.
Vermont continues to navigate storm damage, road closures
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Strong thunderstorms and wind rattled our region Tuesday evening, leaving destruction in their wake. Stamford’s Volunteer Fire Department posted on Facebook that a strong storm knocked trees into roads, broke telephone poles and left the whole town in the dark. They say Green Mountain Power...
Yankee Candle to lay off 100 workers in Massachusetts
DEERFIELD - Yankee Candle, the scented candle company based in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, is set to lay off about 100 employees at a distribution facility.A WARN notice filed with the state says the layoffs will take effect on Sept. 9.A spokesperson for parent company Newell Brands said distribution operations at the 27 Yankee Candle Way facility are being relocated."The distribution facility will remain open, but as part of our consolidation efforts, we are reducing the number of employees working there," the spokesperson said. The employees who are being let go will get "transition benefits," the company said.Fragrance business decliningBack in January...
Cape League Power Rankings: The Hyannis Harbor Hawks picked up resume building wins
The top four teams in the Cape Cod Baseball League power rankings have featured in every power ranking this season and, despite a shuffle in position, that is no different for Week 4. The fifth spot was heavily contested. Bourne has had a resurgence of late, where the Braves strung together a three-game win...
Senate Bond Bill Delivers $5-million for Boys & Girls Club
On July 11, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed a $2.89 billion comprehensive economic development bill, including bond authorizations for up to $10 million for projects directly benefiting communities within the First Middlesex Senate District. The economic bond bill will allow Massachusetts to continue to be a national leader in life...
40 Illegal To Trash Items In Mass.
As Massachusetts and the world tries to handle its waste in a more responsible manner, the rules they are a changing. Certain batteries can safely be thrown in the trash and some can not, for instance. Nearly a year and a half ago, Massachusetts made some changes to its trash...
Time Is Running Out For Your Regular Massachusetts Driver’s License
Recently I had to renew my license for the 2nd time before my birthday this year. Thankfully, I was able to process the transaction online since I didn't have any reason to visit the RMV in person as all my records are up to date. However, for some they might...
Loud Booms Heard In NY, NJ Was Daytime Fireball, NASA Says
Locals reported hearing thunder-like booms and rattling just after 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 16. The USGS ruled out earthquakes, and residents across the tri-state reported witnessing fireballs to the American Meteor Society. After hours of anticipating, NASA confirmed a "daylight fireball" over New York City at 11:17 a.m. Reports filed...
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