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‘Granby Girl’ gets her name back: Family unveils new tombstone for Patricia Ann Tucker, who’d been missing for 44 years
GRANBY — Closure for Matthew Dale meant giving his mother her name back — and he did just that last Thursday in a quiet ceremony at the West Street Cemetery. In 1978, Dale’s mother went missing when he was 5 years old. His family reported her disappearance to police and the FBI, but the case went unsolved for 44 years.
PIttsfield School Committee Endorses 'Aggressive' Timeline to Decide on Middle School Configuration
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee on Wednesday approved an ambitious timeline that could see the city's middle school reconfiguration implemented as soon as the 2025-26 academic year. On a vote of 6-0 with one member, Diana Belair, absent, the committee accepted the proposal of Superintendent Joseph Curtis that...
Vermont State Police search for missing Bennington man
WHITINGHAM, Vt. — The Vermont State Police and the Bennington Police Department are investigating the disappearance of 59-year-old Matthew Houskeeper, of Bennington, Vermont. Police say Houskeeper has not been seen or heard from since Wednesday morning, Aug. 14, 2024. The Bennington Police Department was notified of his disappearance on...
How to prevent hot car tragedies in the wake of baby's death in Lexington
LEXINGTON - After a baby boy died when he was left in a hot car in Massachusetts this week, experts are offering advice to parents and pet owners on how to prevent similar tragedies.In car for "an extended period of time"The 11-month-old was found unresponsive in his mother's car on Tuesday evening in a day care's parking lot. According to the Middlesex County District Attorney, he had been in the car for "an extended period of time." He was taken to the hospital, where he died."We've documented six fatalities in Massachusetts since 1995, including the one that just happened," said...
Leominster Treasurer Indicted on Embezzlement Charges From Massachusetts Union
A Leominster man, currently identified as Joe Scott, Jr., is facing charges of embezzlement from a Massachusetts labor union. The indictment, delivered by a federal grand jury in Worcester, cites one count of embezzlement from a labor union. Sunlight spilling across the steps of the federal courthouse in Worcester, Scott made his initial appearance this afternoon and was released on conditions, signaling the commencement of a legal saga that leagues beyond this quiet town.
Pelham Community Preservation Committee Approves $99K for Track and Field
The Pelham Community Preservation Committee (CPC) voted favorably (5-1) at their meeting on August 15, to authorize an additional $99,000 for the high school track and field project that will replace the existing facility with a reoriented (North-South) eight lane track with grass interior field. If approved at their Town Meeting in October, this will bring Pelham’s Community Preservation contribution to $110,500.
Syracuse women’s soccer starts season with 2-0 win over UMass
The Syracuse women's soccer team kicked off the regular season Thursday night when they hosted the Minutewomen of the University of Massachusets at SU Soccer Stadium. Despite UMass dominating the stats sheet with 18 shots to Syracuse's 4, the Orange dispatched two of their chances and held on to beat UMass 2-0.
Discussion continued again for the lot fee raising
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Orange Mobile Rent Control Board met on Wednesday to continue the discussion on Leisure Woods Estates raising lot fees by 43% after years of maintaining the same fee. The Board is now requesting the invoices for the current and previous year and will continue the conversation again in August.
She runs the Falmouth Road Race to honor her son's last act of kindness
Jess Stanley loved running with her son Brenden, who donated three organs posthumously. FALMOUTH—Running has long been Jess Stanley's connection to her son Brenden, a sixth-grader known for his kindness and passion for giving back. For the last five years Stanley has traveled from Chicopee to honor her favorite...
Tribute band ‘Killer Queen’ coming to MGM Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A tribute to the British rock band Queen is taking place at MGM Springfield next month. We spoke with the lead singer of Killer Queen who told us how it feels to bring these beloved rock classics to the city of Springfield. UK-based tribute band Killer...
Aren’t we special (in a bad way): Drought lingers in northeastern corner
NORTH SHORE — Recent rain has eradicated drought in most of Massachusetts — except for one little corner of the state. The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report says abnormally dry conditions persist in from the Newburyport area northwards. Meanwhile, the state’s Drought Management Taskforce said the Parker River...
Man in Worcester County tests positive for EEE, first human case in Mass. in 4 years
“EEE is a rare but serious disease and a public health concern. We want to remind residents of the need to protect themselves from mosquito bites, especially in areas of the state where we are seeing EEE activity,” said Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein.
Massachusetts governor pledges to sign sweeping maternal health bill
BOSTON (AP) — A sweeping maternal health bill has cleared both legislative chambers and is awaiting Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s signature. The bill would create a pathway for midwives and lactation consultants to obtain licenses, encourage the creation of more freestanding birth centers, and establish a grant program to address maternal mental health and substance use disorder.
New minimum wage kicks in for Uber, Lyft drivers in Mass.
For years, some drivers for rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have been fighting hard behind the scenes for better pay and treatment. This week brings a major shift: rideshare drivers are now guaranteed a minimum wage starting at $32.50 an hour, plus benefits and a new appeals process for deactivations.
Officials, residents and NVMC staff sound off on hospital closure during DPH hearing
DEVENS — Dozens of residents, elected officials, first responders and hospital staff sounded off on Steward Health Care and Gov. Maura Healey in a public hearing by the state Department of Public Health regarding the impending closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center. The ballroom in Devens Common was packed...
Healey Signs Firefighter-Backed PFAS Bill – Legislation Aims To Phase Out PFAS In Firefighter Gear By 2027
Today, Governor Maura Healey signed An Act relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment, which phases out the use of toxic “forever” chemicals in firefighters’ protective gear. Poly- and perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals have long been used in the personal protective equipment...
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