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Massachusetts 3 Day Work Week Could Be Amazing
Massachusetts lawmakers have been kicking around the idea of creating a 4-day work week. The bill is called the Massachusetts Smart Work Week Pilot, and it says that four-day work week employees would receive a meaningful reduction in actual work hours without any reduction in overall pay. It is designed...
Ex-Massachusetts special ed director accused of embezzling $37 million loses his pension appeal
The disgraced former special ed director who was accused of misusing more than $37 million in taxpayer dollars has lost his pension appeal in front of a state appeals court. John Barranco — who was the executive director of both the Merrimack Special Education Collaborative and Merrimack Education Center — brought this appeal after he was forced to give back more than $800,000 in excess pension payments to the state.
A Rude Awakening For Mass. Jurors
I recently wrapped up watching "Presumed Innocent" starring Jake Gyllenhaal on Apple TV. The show spends a lot of time in the courtroom and it got me thinking about jury duty. I've only been called for civic duty twice in my life. The first time, my letter went to the wrong address somehow and the other I never got chosen for.
Poems and photos of Colonie plane crash pilot displayed at Albany Airport
Natalie Gillis, Colonie plane crash victim, honored at Albany airport. Albany International Airport is honoring Natalie Gillis’ remarkable life most beautifully. Her stunning photos and brilliant poems are on display indefinitely at Million Air Terminal. Kathy Greenwood, the airport’s Director of Exhibitions and Programs, was tasked with putting it...
The “660 Feet” Law In Affect In New York State
There is a law on the books in New York State that anyone who owns property should be aware of. As the weather starts to cool off, and the leaves begin to change, many people start to think about being in the woods again. After the heat and humidity, and bugs, are gone, there is something special about the woods in the fall.
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Pittsfield Public Schools start school with new cell phone policy
PITTSFIELD, Mass. - Students filled with nerves and excitement entering their classrooms for the first day of school Thursday morning and the first day of school also comes with a new cell phone policy. What You Need To Know. Pittsfield Public Schools grades 1-12 started their first day of school...
Ware man accused of raping child held on $1 million bail
WARE — Police on Thursday arrested Angel L. Ramos, 51, charging him with five counts of rape of a child under 14 years of age. Ramos, a resident of Ware, had his bail set at $1 million, the Ware Police Department said in a statement. Ramos was also charged...
Healing the wounds of failed management in a Mass. nursing home (Editorial)
The people performing an essential service of rehabilitation inside a South Hadley nursing home aren’t who you’d expect. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Opioid recovery center opening up in Ludlow
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - This Saturday marks International Overdose Awareness, and on Thursday, the town of Ludlow got a new resource to fight the opioid epidemic: a new treatment center to help those dealing with an addiction or issue. Those dealing with opioid addiction, experienced an overdose, or were at...
Governor endorses state Senate incumbent; Springfield mayor endorses challenger
SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez’s reelection campaign had big news Thursday: Gov. Maura Healey is endorsing his bid for the 11th Hampden District seat. The news comes 10 days after Gomez’s rival, Malo Brown, highlighted the endorsement of Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno. If you purchase a...
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