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Residents say owner of Auburn mobile home park has made life a 'living nightmare'
More than 100 residents at two mobile home parks in Auburn have filed a class action lawsuit against the parks’ owner, alleging it’s exploiting them and violating their state protections. Lawyers representing the tenants — who are seniors or on fixed incomes due to disabilities — argue that...
Groundbreaking held for 43-unit affordable housing development in Ludlow
An affordable housing organization in Massachusetts is celebrating a milestone in Ludlow – breaking ground for a 43-unit multifamily housing development almost a decade in the making. Frames, beams and walls have been going up at the site of “Greenstead Grove” off Fuller Road as the project overseen by...
Fire chief urges people to enjoy professional fireworks shows, not backyard ones
OXFORD, Mass. - Fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts and only sparklers are allowed in Connecticut, but the Fourth of July is still a popular time for people to light off their own displays. Local fire departments are warning the combination of explosives and alcohol can be extremely dangerous, and partygoers should think twice.
Ware School Committee approves new high school principal’s contract
WARE — The School Committee approved the contract for new Ware Junior Senior High School Principal Derek Morrison at its June 20 meeting. Superintendent Michael Lovato told the committee that Morrison and the School Department had negotiated a three-year contract, starting at $120,000 with annual increases similar to those received by teachers and other staff.
'We Survived Together': Monson Iraq Veteran Rescues Cat From Deployment
The "Cat Daddy," who lives in Monson, picked up the moniker after he adopted a feline friend he made during his first deployment. During his second stint overseas — last year in Iraq — he made another. So when it was time to return home, members of his unit turned to him to see if he would be willing to do it again.
Ware Selectboard talks infrastructure, community development, environmental resilience
WARE — The Ware Selectboard met to address various agenda items and community updates on June 18. The meeting commenced with the announcement of Lewis Iadarola’s retirement from the Zoning Board of Appeals after 21 years of service. The board thanked him for his significant contributions. The DPW...
Monson Select Board discusses waiving of Memorial Hall rental fee
MONSON — The Monson Select Board discussed whether the town should continue to waive the rental fee for Memorial Hall at its June 25 meeting following concern from residents and the Memorial Hall Committee over the board’s decision to waive the fee previously. This discussion occurred due to...
Wilbraham Select Board moves forward with Memorial School pickleball courts
WILBRAHAM — During its June 24 meeting, the Wilbraham Select Board discussed the town’s options for future use of the Memorial School property, voting to move forward with installing pickleball courts and temporarily suspending work to designate the school as a historically significant property. Chair Susan Bunnell began...
East Longmeadow Town Council discusses no parking on Melwood Avenue
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council discussed a proposal to limit parking on Melwood Avenue at its June 25 meeting following concerns from town officials and residents about the impact caused by the new high school. The issue was initially raised during the site plan approval by...
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