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Mid-contract deal gives Hadley school paras a boost
HADLEY — Educators who work with the most vulnerable students in the Hadley public schools are getting a pay increase as the result of recently completed mid-contract negotiations between the Hadley Education Association and school and town officials. The 20 or so education support professionals, or ESPs, will see...
Let them run wild: Doc from Hadley-born filmmaker explores the lives of wild horses
Growing up in Hadley, Steven Latham had a wild Chincoteague pony on his family farm, but it wasn’t until he learned about a veterans’ program pairing veterans with mustangs to train that he was inspired to create his documentary. “A couple friends told me about a program outside...
Another prison in Massachusetts is set to close
Massachusetts is closing another prison, this time in Bridgewater. The Department of Correction announced Thursday "plans to conclude housing operations at the Old Colony Correctional Center minimum-security men’s facility," saying the facility would need $2.6 million in capital investments to continue on. There are 70 people incarcerated at the...
Fests to feel good attending: River Roads Festival, Sept. 7, and Arcadia Folk Festival, Aug. 23-24, center on environmental causes
Nature has served as an artistic muse for centuries, so it’s no surprise that music and environmental activism have historical connections. Two music festivals returning to Easthampton this summer embody the relationship between the natural and musical worlds by generating excitement about local conservation and modeling how community events can reduce their environmental impacts. The River Roads Festival and Arcadia Folk Festival are musical gatherings with an environmental edge, both of which encourage attendees to explore new ways to coexist with the planet as they enjoy live music in scenic outdoor settings.
Healthy lunches can benefit students in and out of the classroom
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - As soon as next week, kids will be sent off to school and there are hopes that they get in a well-balanced meal between recess and class, but how do you get your children to eat all five food groups in just a matter of minutes?
Connecticut Sun to honor Springfield Central grad Esther Wallace
The Connecticut Sun announced on Friday that they will honor four women before Friday’s game against the Chicago Sky at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville at 7:30 p.m. The ‘Women of Inspiration Night’ is presented by Post University from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Cabaret Theatre inside the Mohegan Sun Casino. Connecticut Sun President Jennifer Rizzotti will welcome the Sun’s four Women of Inspiration including Springfield Central graduate and entrepreneur, Esther Wallace.
Hornishes to appeal ruling finding them liable for kennel fees
The Hartford Superior Court ruled last week that Annie and Neil Hornish would be held liable for all kenneling costs in relation to their dog, Dexter, who was involved in the mauling death of 95-year-old Janet D’Aleo in 2019. Despite the ruling, Annie Hornish has already announced her intent to appeal the ruling. “We disagree […] The post Hornishes to appeal ruling finding them liable for kennel fees appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
WATCH: Large bear spooks family in Connecticut driveway (video)
Watch out! One family in Connecticut had a too-close-for-comfort encounter with a large black bear in front of their home earlier this week. Three children were playing in a driveway in Simsbury, while two seated adults supervised. Unbeknownst to them, another large guest was occupying the same real estate. WATCH...
State agency says Nashoba hospital is ‘essential;’ Select Board weighs effects of Aug. 31 closing
Legislators to Healey: Put up state money to save NVMC. State Sen. Jamie Eldridge, Rep. Dan Sena, and five legislators who represent towns served by Nashoba Hospital urged Gov. Healey Wednesday afternoon to confirm to potential operators that state money will be available to assist a new owner. Here’s what they wrote:
Mass. State Lottery winner: $100,000 ticket sold at Cape Cod shop
Someone who stopped at a shop on Cape Cod and picked up a lottery ticket came forward to claim a $100,000 prize on Wednesday. The $100,000 prize was from “$15,000,000 Money Maker,” a $30 scratch ticket game released on April 19, 2022. There are just 17 prizes worth...
ArtWorks Westfield concert series continues tonight with country rock quartet
WESTFIELD — ArtWorks Westfield’s Friday Night Summer Concert series will continue past its scheduled end date with two rain date performances: Whitaker Hill tonight, and Whiskey Traveler on Friday, Aug. 30, both starting at 7 p.m. Bill Curran Jr., drummer and founding member of Whitaker Hill, is looking...
MBTA reduced fare program launches in September. Here's how to know if you're eligible
Here's how you can pay less and ride more on public transportation in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced that they will be expanding access to cheaper fare prices to some eligible riders starting Sept. 4, 2024. ...
Massachusetts sees 1st human case of Eastern equine encephalitis since 2020. Here's what to know
A human case of Eastern equine encephalitis was identified in Massachusetts for the first time since 2020. Now the state's public health department is ringing the alarm in multiple communities to protect against the potentially deadly virus. Last week, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health said a man in his...
Introducing Assistant Professor of Experimental Film and Media Michelle Trujillo
“I’ve taught a variety of filmmaking classes at various levels,” Trujillo says, “but I usually enjoy teaching analog filmmaking the most. Teaching 16mm filmmaking brings me back to the wonder I felt when I was first learning it.”. Trujillo completed her undergraduate studies at Florida Atlantic University,...
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