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TheatreTruck and Historic Northampton Present “The Mill Project: woman, work & resistance”
August 1 – 11, 2024. Staged at the historic Shepherd Barn at 66 Bridge Street, Northampton, Mass. featuring Tahmie Der, Emma Friend, Tracy Grammer, Jess Rawlings, and Christine Stevens. stage managed by Nikki Beck. Historic Northampton is pleased to present The Mill Project: women, work & resistance, a play...
Easthampton man arrested on drug charges
EASTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Mass. State Police arrested a suspect in Easthampton last week for allegedly distributing drugs. On July 12, Cavoris Harris, 41, was arrested on several drug-related offenses. After a months-long investigation, investigators obtained a search warrant for a residence in Easthampton where they found methamphetamine, ecstasy pills,...
Wilbraham Police warning of package thefts
WILBRAHAM, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Wilbraham Police are warning residents about a recent increase in stolen packages. On Wednesday, a suspect was seen stealing items in the Lower Monson Road area within just a few minutes of the actual delivery. Investigators are telling residents to have secure alternatives for deliveries, especially...
Town Seeks Councilor Feedback on New Solid Waste Plan
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, July 11, 2024. This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. It can be viewed here. Andy Steinberg (Chair, at large), Bob Hegner (District 5), Hala Lord and George Ryan (District 3), and Jennifer Taub (District 4). Council President Lynn Griesemer (District 2) was also present.
In Memoriam: Dwight Hall copper beech cut down after 120 years on campus, community reflects
The construction surrounding Dwight Hall’s copper beech tree throughout the day. Images are in order from July 18, 2024 at 12:59 p.m. to July 19, 2024 at 11:46 a.m. Photos by Melanie Duronio ’26. Dwight Hall's copper beech tree took "severe damage" after Wednesday’s storms, according to an...
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.”
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.
Warren Talks Small-Business Investment with Pittsfield Entrepreneurs
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Black Economic Council's work to support and attract new small businesses to the gateway city got boost with $455,000 secured by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in last year's appropriations package. The state's senior senator was in the city on Thursday to talk small business...
Another WMass nursing home stumbles badly in providing care (Editorial)
Though seemingly abandoned by their owner, staff members of a South Hadley nursing home did a remarkable thing: They stuck it out, even as their paychecks bounced, to protect people in their care. Amid calls by elected officials to hold owners of BluPoint Healthcare to account, let’s not overlook this...
Wilbraham (B), Agawam (B) summer girls soccer teams ‘still learning how to play with each other’
WILBRAHAM — Despite Thursday having marked the eighth regular-season matchup for Wilbraham (B) and Agawam (B) during their respective Pioneer Valley girls soccer summer schedules, it remained clear that both teams were still attempting to bond. “We’re still learning how to play with each other,” Falcons coach Kelly Piquette...
They give birth while taking meds to treat addiction. A proposal could stop the reports to DCF
SPRINGFIELD — When Julie gave birth to her third child in 2022, she was reported to the Department of Children and Families for possible neglect. The Belchertown mother didn’t think she had done anything wrong. The thing that triggered the report to DCF was medication that a doctor had prescribed her.
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.
Berkshire region real estate sales
25 Summer Street: Thomas L. Errichetto Jr and Gabriella Errichetto of Adams to Daniel Maynard and Jennifer Currie, $295,000 on 06/26/2024. 125 Commercial Street: Paul A Trzcinski RET and Paul A. Trzcinski of Adams to Matthew E. Burdick, $294,500 on 06/27/2024. Alford. 258 East Road: Cloud Kingdom 2020 LLC of...
Angel Reese Says She’s Learned Her Lesson After She Was Seen Sitting Next To Jaylen Brown While He Bad-Mouthed Bronny James
Angel Reese has admitted having learned her lesson after getting caught up in the Jaylen Brown/Bronny James controversy – well, somewhat – earlier this week. Reese was a third wheel when she joined Brown and former Chicago Sky teammate Kysre Gondrezick for an outing at a Summer League game between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers.
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