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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...
Pittsfield's Paronto Perfect in Opener
AUGUSTA, Maine -- Pittsfield's Connor Paronto Friday fired a complete-game no-hitter to lead his Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Star team to a 10-0 win over North Providence in the first game of the New England Regional. Paronto struck out six and did not allow a walk or a hit. Pittsfield also...
August 2 First Fridays at Five!
August 2 First Fridays at Five: Friday, August 2, 5 to 8 pm. The August 2nd First Fridays at Five will feature live music, art, dance, family fun, shopping, food, and entertainment throughout downtown Pittsfield. Presenting Sponsors for the August 2nd event, the Berkshire United Way (BUW) and The Guardian...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Prosecutors agree to dismiss DUI charge against Vt. lawmaker
BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - State prosecutors have agreed to dismiss a DUI charge against Vermont state Rep. Jim Carroll, that’s according to his attorney. The Bennington representative was arrested in February after police pulled him over for an excessively loud muffler and noticed signs of alcohol impairment. Carroll’s attorney...
Gellman on Raising the Age for Teens Charged as Adults: Boston Globe
Associate Professor Mneesha Gellman, Director of the Emerson Prison Initiative, wrote a letter to the editor of the Boston Globe in support of a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature that would raise the age at which someone could be tried as an adult to 18 for most offenses. “Raising the...
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