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Intro Embroidery Thread Friendship Bracelets
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— There will be a Summer Camp Craft session in the Common Room led by Kate Staebler on July 17 from 5:15-6:30pm. Attendees will be diving into the world of embroidery thread friendship bracelets, learning techniques, and practicing together. All supplies will be provided, and everyone is welcome, regardless of age or ability.
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...
Workers Encounter Giant 14-Foot-Boa Constrictor in Albany Park
I have way more questions than answers, and I'm not sure anyone can wrap their head - no pun intended - around what was discovered in an Albany preserve last Friday. Did Albany Water workers encounter a giant, 14-foot Boa constrictor while fixing a transmission main at Tivoli Preserve last week? According to local news outlets, they did.
Sunderland contractor facing $30K fine after alleged asbestos violation
SUNDERLAND, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Warner Bros. LLC, a Sunderland-based contractor is facing a nearly $30,000 fine after the state Department of Environmental Protection alleged the company potentially released asbestos fibers into the environment. The violation was discovered during an inspection of the construction on the UMass Clark Hill Steam Project on Clark Hill Road.
Amelia 10K training group offers free community and fitness
Four years ago, Alicia Hazzard decided driving to Powhatan County at 8:30 a.m. for 10K training was too much, so she decided to form a team right at home in Amelia. Training for the Monument Avenue 10K, an approximately 6.2-mile run stretching down Monument Ave-nue and other streets in Richmond, Ms. Hazzard was proud of the group who crossed the finish line on April 20. “I am really proud of the motivation the group has…it was great, really great,” said Ms. Hazzard. The Monument Ave 10K is the 14th largest race in the nation, and Ms. Hazzard shared that it was nice to have friends to support her and carpool with downtown. During the off-season from the 10K, the group enjoys continuously meeting to run or walk, and keep that support going. “The 10K came and went, and we’re now the Amelia Walk and Run Club, we go shorter distances, have more attainable times, and we welcome every pace,” said Rebecca Tarrant, a member of the club. “We motivate each other’s personal goals, and first-timers to come again. Our runners will stick around for walkers, and sometimes we motivate ourselves with getting breakfast after,” added Ms. Hazzard. The group has grown since its inception in 2022, with 32 members at its largest. The group tends to average 15 members on runs and spans all age demographics. “We’ve had moms with babies in strollers, teenagers, and people in their 70s all show up,” said Ms. Hazzard. With consistent support from the Amelia Parks and Recreation Department, the club is grateful for being able to use its bathrooms and facilities during meetings. The group looks forward to the upcoming Amelia 5K on Sept. 7, supporting the Amelia County Food Pantry. As well as, the kids running series beginning in October which will run for five weeks. Training for the next 10K will formally begin on Feb. 1, with the run on April 12. For those interested in joining the club, Ms. Hazzard noted that it’s free to join and meetings are typically held at 8:30 a.m. Sundays outside the War Memorial Building (parks and rec. gym).
Storm rocks Capital Region; Glens Falls declares state of emergency
Glens Falls has declared a state of emergency as crews work to clean up damage from what the city was 85 mph winds that blew through. The following roads are temporarily closed because of downed power lines, flooding and downed trees:. McDonald at Warren. Mauro at Jackson. Hartford. Sanford from...
TikTok star opens ‘pretty alright’ diner in Upstate NY
Steve Barnes Times Union, Albany, N.Y. (TNS) In mid-May, the chef and new restaurateur Dylan Longton told his 183,000 TikTok followers that he welcomed mugs themed to their hometown or state and would feature them in his Pretty Alright Breakfast Club, an Upstate New York diner that takes the place of the former Gracie’s Kitchen in Voorheesville. It started serving quietly last week and formally opens today.
Greylock Canine Club Owner: More Dogs, Please
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Greylock Canine Club owner Peter Umbrianna is always surprised when owners drop off their dogs at his South Williamstown doggy day-care. "The owners pull up, open their doors and these dogs got out running," Umbrianna said. "They don't waste time. They're so excited to get in to see their friends. They bomb into that welcome shed. They know the drill."
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...
Community grasps for meaning after killing: ‘He was a humble, kind man’
HOLYOKE — Leonardo Ortiz, Jr., was packing up his little brother Dexter’s things when, inside a reusable grocery bag, he found tiny objects neatly wrapped in newspaper. “They were my father’s old model cars,” Ortiz realized after unpacking each one. “He loved my father.”. If...
Family Dog Lost after Upstate New York Tornado Outbreak Found Safe Miles Away
Jeffrey and Colleen Smith went through every dog owner's worst nightmare following a severe weather outbreak in their hometown of Eden, New York. Their four-year-old golden retriever, named Zoe, vanished without a trace. Eden was one of the hardest-hit areas and was directly hit by an EF-2 tornado that produced...
DOJ: Schenectady man redeemed food stamps for drugs
The DOJ says he took $100 from the register, kept it, and gave the officer fentanyl pills and Xanax. Alaidrus faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $1M, and a term of supervised release of at least three years up to life.
Notes from the Board of Assessors, July 1, 2024, Hybrid Meeting
1. Assessor Michael Bay discussed the new GIS site. 3. Board of Assessors member Doug Goudey pointed out the importance of the EQV and its impact on Stockbridge's share of school construction costs. Brief meeting — adjourned. 1. MassGIS Data: Municipalities is the representation of Massachusetts' municipal (city and...
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