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Holyoke welcomes students back to their first day of school
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - It’s back to school for many this week across Western Massachusetts. Monday was the first day for students in Holyoke Public Schools. Superintendent Anthony Soto told us they are really looking to improve attendance this year. He told us the most important thing parents and families can do to help their kids succeed this school year is to make sure they show up.
Granby man arrested after 30 shots fired during neighbor dispute
GRANBY, Conn. (WTNH) — Granby police say one person was arrested after upwards of 30 discharged gunshots were found after a dispute between neighbors. The gunfire was reported on Morningside Drive around 7:30 p.m. Police said 30-year-old Stephen Gilbert was taken into custody and charged with: No injuries have been reported, according to police. This […]
Mosquito spraying due to EEE to begin in Worcester County this week. Here's where.
After announcing the first case of Eastern equine encephalitis in the state this year, Massachusetts officials will begin mosquito spraying in Worcester County this week. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced on Saturday that truck-mounted spraying for mosquitoes in areas of Worcester County starting Monday. ...
Mass. weather: Severe storms possible Monday, forecasters warn
Massachusetts could see numerous showers and thunderstorms beginning Monday afternoon, with almost the entire state at risk for severe storms, according to National Weather Service forecasters. Some of those storms could be capable of producing severe weather and heavy rain, forecasters wrote. Boston, Worcester and Springfield are all at a...
Banker & Tradesman Ranks Merrimack Valley Credit Union in its Fast 50 of 2024
Merrimack Valley Credit Union was recently ranked in Banker & Tradesman’s Fast 50 of 2024, coming in seventh for Growth in Commercial Loan Volume and 13th for Growth in Commercial Loan Units. The list ranks the 50 fastest-growing loan providers in Massachusetts, including credit unions, banks, mortgage and financial...
CityLine: The new state law that will help close the gender wage gap
BOSTON — TheBoston Women’s Workforce Council and the City of Boston’s Equity and Inclusion Cabinet share their efforts to push towards equal pay for women of color. The Massachusetts Wage Equity legislation, known as the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act has been signed by Governor Maura Healey making Massachusetts the 11th state to put this law into effect--requiring employers to disclose salaries when posting job positions. Lauren Jones, Secretary of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development says the new bill on salary transparency will change the game for women in the workforce.
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Mass. State Lottery winner: $650,000 prize won off $5 scratch ticket
A Massachusetts State Lottery player won a $650,000 prize off a $5 scratch ticket, lottery officials said. The prize was claimed Friday. The winning ticket came from the game “Bonus 50X” and was sold at Regina Food Store in Everett. The odds of winning the game’s $1 million...
Massachusetts man wins $1 million scratch ticket prize, and it couldn’t have happened at a better time
A big lottery scratch ticket win happened just in time for a Massachusetts man. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Michael Pereira of Salem is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $10 “$4,000,000 Mayhem” instant ticket game. He opted to receive...
State of Massachusetts is closing prison due to “facility’s age, maintenance needs, and required renovations”, third to close in recent years
The state 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...
Expect dense fog in Berkshire County until Monday morning
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 5:55 a.m. for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Berkshire County. "Locally dense fog is occurring around rivers, swamps, lakes and wet lands this morning. The dense fog is affecting the Schoharie Valley, Hudson Valley, including parts of the Capital Region, Lake George Saratoga Region, the eastern Mohawk Valley, Berkshires, Litchfield Hills and southern Vermont. Visibilities have been reduced to less than a mile, and below a quarter mile locally. Motorists are advised to slow down, use low beam headlights, and allow extra distance between yourself and other motorists. The fog should burn off by 9 a.m.," says the weather service.
Suspect arrested in Adams shooting that sent one to hospital
ADAMS, Mass. (WRGB) — A man is in custody Sunday following a shooting Saturday in Adams that left one person injured. Tyler M. Bump, 26, last known to reside in North Adams, has been arrested and charged in connection with the Adams shooting on Saturday morning. Charges includeAssault &...
18 Degrees Recognizes Connection Program Successes
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ten young people were recognized for overcoming adversity and achieving goals with the help of programs through 18 Degrees. Beaming with pride after securing jobs, housing, and a better sense of self, they were given star-shaped plaques at the Berkshire Athenaeum on Friday. This was the...
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