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Protesters want Healey to save 2 hospitals days before they close
BOSTON - A rally was held at the Massachusetts State House Wednesday to try and save two Steward Health Care hospitals from closing this weekend."Very simply, people will die"The two hospitals, Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, are set to close Saturday, Aug. 31."Very simply, people will die," said one protester who joined nurses, doctors, community members, public officials and others at the rally."In Nashoba, it's going to be a half hour drive that they're going to have to take to get to an emergency room and that's not acceptable," said Lyn Newkirk, a volunteer...
Massachusetts strikes down a 67-year-old switchblade ban, cites landmark Supreme Court gun decision
Residents of Massachusetts are now free to arm themselves with switchblades after a 67-year-old restriction was struck down following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 landmark decision on gun rights and the Second Amendment. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision on Tuesday applied new guidance from the Bruen decision, which declared that citizens have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense. The Supreme Judicial Court concluded that switchblades aren’t deserving of special restrictions under the Second Amendment. “Nothing about the physical qualities of switchblades suggests they are uniquely dangerous,” Justice Serge Georges Jr. wrote. It leaves only a handful of states with switchblade bans on the books.
Fight over $70,000 engagement ring heads to Mass. high court
BOSTON - A battle over who gets to keep a pricey engagement ring after breaking up has made it all the way to the highest court in Massachusetts.The Supreme Judicial Court will soon hear arguments from lawyers representing Bruce Johnson and Caroline Settino. Johnson bought the engagement ring in question from Tiffany's in Boston for more than $70,000 in 2017 and proposed to Settino at a golf club in Harwich.The pair planned to marry the next year, but the relationship soon fell apart. Johnson claims that Settino was verbally abusive, treated him like a child and didn't accompany him to...
Three-bedroom home sells in Monson for $755,000
The spacious new property located at 170 Hovey Road in Monson was sold on Aug. 9, 2024. The $755,000 purchase price works out to $316 per square foot. The house, built in 2022, has an interior space of 2,388 square feet. This single-story house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home's outer structure has a gable roof frame, composed of asphalt. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the house includes an underground/basement three-car garage. Situated on a spacious 2.9-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space along with the added bonus of a pool.
Mold cleanup, classroom prep delays start of classes at Wilbraham Middle School
The first day of school has been delayed at Wilbraham Middle School due to a mold infestation. Students will now start the school year next week, following a significant cleanup effort in over 20 spaces in the building.
Rally held outside Springfield housing court during appeal of 150% rent increase at mobile home park
Residents of the West Street Village Mobile Home Community in Ludlow gathered in front of the Housing Court in Springfield on Wednesday to garner support in their appeal of lot fee increases at their park.
Longtime TV personality Barbara Bernard dies at age 97
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Western Massachusetts broadcasting pioneer Barbara Bernard died Thursday morning. Bernard shattered the glass ceiling for women in broadcasting, long before people even spoke of a glass ceiling. Before The View, The Talk, Oprah, and Ellen, there were local talk shows. In the 1950s and 1960s, there...
Salsa Sal Pa’Fuera announces details of upcoming celebration
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - In Springfield, Salsa Sal Pa’Fuera announced the details of their upcoming celebration. On Sunday, September 15th, Puerto Rican culture is being honored through the vibrant spirit of salsa music. The live concert will pay homage to the legacies of Paquito Acosta and Melvin Martinez, two titans of the salsa scene.
$6M Bond Issued to Rebuild Early Education Center
Springfield, MA – MassDevelopment has issued a $6 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of Springfield Day Nursery Corporation, which does business as Square One, to help the organization buy a 1.53-acre parcel at 947 Main St. in Springfield where it will build a 26,000sf early-education center. The new building...
Liam Murphy tabbed as Head Cross Country Coach
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts – American International College has named Liam Murphy as its Head Cross Country Coach, Interim Director of Athletics Scott Foulis announced on Thursday, August 29. "Liam is a driven and energetic coach, and we're looking forward to seeing the immediate impact he'll have with our cross country...
Mohegan Sun to Host UConn’s First Step Towards a Three-peat
The University of Connecticut's back-to-back National Champion men's basketball team will take their first step towards a Three-peat in front of some of the NBA's greatest players, inside the most incredible venue in our state. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, located in nearby Springfield, Massachusetts, has just announced that...
Three County Fair returns for Labor Day weekend
There is something for everyone at this year’s Three County Fair in Northampton, from thrillseekers to animal lovers and from food connoisseurs to dedicated shoppers, when “the great late summer fair” opens its gates for the 207th consecutive fair. America’s oldest ongoing agricultural fair begins on Friday...
UMass vs. Eastern Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31, 2024
Oddsmakers give the UMass Minutemen (0-0) the advantage on Saturday, August 31, 2024 against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (0-0). UMass is favored by 3 points. A 51-point over/under is set for the contest. Last year the Minutemen failed to qualify for a bowl game after finishing 3-9 during the regular...
Massachusetts towns on lockdown to prevent spread of deadly mosquito-borne disease EEE
As many as four Massachusetts towns are under voluntary lockdowns with evening curfews after the mosquito-borne disease Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) was detected in local insects
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