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Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus In Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed a positive result of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the weekly samples of mosquitoes collected in the City of Pittsfield. One positive sample was taken from the site of Pittsfield Municipal Airport. At the time of this release, there...
Palmer man killed in crash between motorcycle and car on Route 20 in Brimfield
A 51-year-old Palmer man was killed Saturday night when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car on Route 20 in Brimfield, according to the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office. The crash happened near the intersection with Monson Road, according to the district attorney’s office. The motorcyclist was...
Fitch-Hoose House Names August 'George Hoose Art Month'
DALTON, Mass. — The Historical Commission has designated August as George Hoose Art Month at the Fitch-Hoose House and is showcasing some of the painter's work. The 1846 house is the last remaining home of Dalton's early Black residential neighborhood. A wide range of information has been gathered surrounding the Hoose family that is also on display.
North Adams Hosts First of Two Info Sessions on Greylock Project
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Some 60 people wandered through the halls of Greylock Elementary School last week, many of them sharing memories of their school years there. "It's the last time we'll stand here," said one former student to a classmate as they looked around the old library. Officials...
Stop & Shop to close its Needham Street ‘bfresh’ concept store on Aug. 29
Stop & Shop’s Needham Street location is slated to close permanently on Thursday, August 29. The closure comes as part of a larger move by the supermarket chain to close 32 of its stores across the five states in which it operates: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.
Three injured in wreck on Mass. Pike in Charlton; highway backed up for miles
A driver and two passengers in a Honda CRV were injured in a crash that occurred in backed-up traffic on the Massachusetts Turnpike Monday. The highway came to a standstill at midafternoon following two chain-reaction crashes. ...
Bennington man arrested for second time in stalking incident
A Bennington man has been arrested for the second time this month. The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug.19. Tyler Toromino, 25, allegedly waited near a residence on Route 7A in the town of Shaftsbury for the victim to come home. He then let himself inside, Vermont State Police said.
Video: Westport farm stand looking for public’s help after they say woman left without paying
UPDATE: Problem resolved. A local farm stand is looking for the public’s help. Mom & Pop Farm at 471 American Legion Highway (Route 177) in Westport posted on Friday that someone left without paying at 3:35 p.m. The woman can be seen picking out various produce and placing it...
Spencer boy battling rare form of brain cancer
Over the last year Seppe has gone through three brain surgeries with weeks of radiation each time. But in between those hard moments, he’s been able to continue his passion - playing hockey for the Worcester Junior Crusaders.
Canalside Rail Trail bike path closing for maintenance
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — FirstLight will be performing maintenance on the Turners Falls Power Canal Dike resulting in the closure of the Canalside Rail Trail Bike Path from late August to late October between 11th Street and Depot Street. Detour signs are in place along Montague City Road.
Bus stop upgrades coming to Whately through MassDOT project
WHATELY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement Program has begun the first of its multi-year projects with about 50 crosswalk to be constructed in early 2025. Whately has four locations for bus stops on State Road that will see improvements or installation of sidewalk, curbing, crosswalk and signage near Muffin’s General Market, Tom’s Long Hot Dogs, Club Castaways and 9-13 State Road.
Law Enforcement Warning Parents in Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts About Back-to-School Photos
With the kids going back to school this week, there is a good chance that your social media feed is filled with pictures of kids and teens on their first day of school. One of the great things about these photos is that because most parents take these pics every year, they can reveal just how much our kids have changed over the years.
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