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Danielle Williams Finds Her Place Behind the Bench
That’s a line Baby Boomers will remember from the start of each Rocky & Bullwinkle episode. Danielle Williams might have written it a few times a decade or so back, when she was co-creator of comic-book heroes known as the Mighty Magical Majestics, “keepers of ancient mysteries and defenders of civilization.”
Valley Green Energy launches in Amherst, offering residents cleaner electricity
The town of Amherst has announced the upcoming launch of Valley Green Energy, a new program designed to offer Amherst residents and businesses a more sustainable and cost-effective electrical supply.
Monson Evolves — on Main Street and Beyond
Mikki Lessard calls it “Main Street USA reinvented.”. She was referring to her business, oHHo, a cannabis and botanical wellness company “dedicated to bringing you plants with benefits,” which recently opened on Monson’s Main Street, but also to a growing collection of new businesses in the town’s center and beyond, including the Better Bean coffee shop, the Happy Hen farmstand, a gourmet cookie venture operated out of a Main Street home, and much more.
PeoplesBank, Cornerstone Merge Holding Companies
Brian Canina says that, while it’s being called a merger, in reality, it’s more of a partnership. He was referring to the recent announcement that Holyoke-based PeoplesBank, which he serves as president, and Worcester-based Cornerstone Bank will combine their holding companies — PeoplesBancorp, MHC and SSB Community Bancorp, MHC, respectively — into one entity, which will take the former’s name.
You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
The Springfield Chamber Players Octet Will Premiere Next Month
The Springfield Chamber Players Octet will make their premiere at the Concerts at 7 Series on Monday, August 19, at 7PM. The performance will be at the Plainfield Congregational Church, 356 West Main Street in Plainfield, MA. The program includes two works by Franz Schubert: String Quartet No. 13 in A Minor (“Rosamunde”), D. 804, Op. 29; and Octet in F Major, D. 803 (for clarinet, bassoon, horn, two violins, viola, cello, and double bass). The Octet comprises of clarinetist Christopher Cullen, bassoonist Shotaro Mori, hornist Andrea Menousek, violinists Robert Lawrence and Miho Matsuno, violist Masako Yanagita, cellist Patricia Edens, and double bassist Boots Maleson.
Months after 25 mph switch, police to review speed limits on Westfield streets
WESTFIELD — To address the confusion many city residents have expressed since nearly every 30 mph speed limit sign in the city was swapped to 25 mph three months ago, the Police Department has announced it will analyze the speed limits posted on city streets to determine if they are correct.
Legislators propose tax incentives to pave way for Westfield data center
WESTFIELD — Servistar Realities is still interested in bringing a data center to Westfield, according to state Rep. Michael Finn (D-West Springfield). But a lack of state incentives has been a roadblock to development, he said, which the company is seeking due to the costs of running a data center.
Mass. RMV cancels appointments, unable to take online payments due to global tech outage
Flights, banks, hospitals, and more were affected by the technology outage Friday. The Massachusetts RMV experienced a number of disruptions. A massive technology outage disrupted flights, hospitals, and more Friday around the world. An update issued by cybersecurity company CrowdStrike is reportedly to blame. Anyone in need of services from...
Massachusetts lawmakers call on the Pentagon to ground the Osprey again until crash causes are fixed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Massachusetts lawmakers are pressing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to ground the V-22 Osprey aircraft again until the military can fix the root causes of multiple recent accidents, including a deadly crash in Japan. In a letter sent to Austin on Thursday, Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey and Rep. Richard Neal called the decision to return Ospreys to limited flight status “misguided.” In March, Naval Air Systems Command said the aircraft had been approved to return to limited flight operations, but only with tight restrictions in place that currently keep it from doing some of the aircraft carrier, amphibious transport and special operations missions it was purchased for. The Osprey’s joint program office within the Pentagon has said those restrictions are likely to remain in place until mid-2025. The Ospreys had been grounded military-wide for three months following a horrific crash in Japan in November that killed eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members.
Sens. Markey and Sanders Plan to Force Steward CEO to Answer Questions in Congress
A congressional committee led by Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey plans to subpoena Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre, after reports of financial mismanagement have led to the hospital chain declaring bankruptcy. In the course of its bankruptcy proceedings, Steward opened bids on its seven hospitals operating in Massachusetts,...
A well-traveled path to victory for Westfield Little League’s 12-Year-Olds
HOLDEN – It took 25 hours, 260 miles, and nine innings to complete an epic Little League 12-Year-Olds sectional opener between Westfield and Holden that unfolded over two nights in Holden, but it proved to be well worth the wait. Drew Bean smacked a well-struck ball over the third...
Starfires jump in front early, soar past Brockton Rox
Luke Yuhasz and Danny Hussey led the way for the Westfield Starfires on Thursday in their 14-5 victory over the Brockton Rox. The Starfires advance to 26-18 on the season and will remain on the road for their next game on Saturday, July 20 against the Vermont Lake Monsters, with the first pitch set for 6:05 p.m.
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