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Have a Safe, Happy Independence Day: Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
STOW, MA – Every year in Massachusetts, illegal fireworks cause fires, explosions, property damage, and serious injuries. As we enter the weeks around July 4th, when more than 60% of these incidents occur, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents and visitors to leave fireworks to the professionals. “Fireworks are inherently dangerous,” said […] The post Have a Safe, Happy Independence Day: Leave Fireworks to the Professionals appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Massive New York Ice Cream Recall: Many Popular Items May Kill
The recall includes Friendly’s, Hershey's and many other very popular national brands. The FDA confirmed the massive ice cream recall on Monday. Below are photos and names of some of the recalled products:. Note: these photos don't show every recalled item. CLICK HERE for the full list from the...
Schenectady begins new tradition with a reading of the Declaration of Independence
SCHENECTADY, NY — Note: As originally published, this story was misphrased. The Declaration was read as originally written. New traditions started today in Schenectady as the Declaration of Independence was read. City staff took turns reading the document. The reading of the declaration has become popular among cities across...
State Confirms Four Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths On Nantucket Last Year
Opioid overdose deaths may be trending slightly up on Nantucket, though newly released numbers from the state make trends difficult to identify, even as overdose deaths across the state have dropped by 10 percent. There were four opioid-related overdose fatalities reported on Nantucket in 2023, according to a new report...
Arrha Credit Union, Pittsfield Cooperative Bank consider merger
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield’s Arrha Credit Union is considering merging with the larger Pittsfield Cooperative Bank, according to a legal ad soliciting feedback from credit union members. The same staff would handle members’ business, while providing safety and stability for employees, the ad says. Arrha’s ad says the merger...
Photos: Take a Look at Veanne Cox, Sean Bell, Matthew Hydzik, More in Mel Brooks'
Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, based on his 1974 film of the same name, is currently playing the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, through July 21. Presented by Berkshire Theatre Group, in association with Bay Street Theater and Geva Theatre Center, the musical is directed and choreographed by Gerry McIntyre based on Tony winner Susan Stroman's original work.
BITS & BYTES: City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays; The Old Guitarist at the Congregational Church of Salisbury; The Royal Ballet at Jacob’s Pillow; Drawing exhibition at Spencertown Academy; Arthur Palme at Arrowhead; Schumacher Center presents Dr. Bayo Akomolafe; Captain Nemo at The Mahaiwe; Chabad of Columbia County dedication
City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five and First Fridays Artswalk. Pittsfield— On Friday, July 5th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. Participating venues include Berkshire Art Center,...
Only 1 state in the US completely bans consumer fireworks
Firework laws are always a bit confusing for Americans ahead of the Fourth of July. Are you allowed to set them off? What kinds of fireworks can you legally purchase? It's a state-by-state mess that nobody seems to understand.
Seven MetroWest communities have a median home sale price higher than $1 million
Why have housing prices in Massachusetts gotten so high? And with the economy now slowing, when will we see these price increases start to moderate? The answer to the first question is well documented. There isn't nearly enough inventory — and hasn't been for several years — to accommodate demand, with restrictive local zoning cited by state officials as the No. 1 culprit. ...
These local beaches remain closed heading into the Fourth of July holiday
Dozens of swimming spots are closed due to bacteria concerns. If you’re planning a beach day as part of your July Fourth celebrations, plan ahead. Dozens of Massachusetts beaches are closed to swimmers over bacteria concerns heading into the holiday weekend. As of Tuesday evening, more than 30 state...
Fallen tree and wires prompt road closure
STUYVESANT—A hard-hitting late afternoon storm brought down a tree and wires at 603 State Route 9J, Stuyvesant, June 24 at 5:55 p.m. Stuyvesant firefighters were dispatched by Columbia County 911 along with Stuyvesant Falls firefighters to provide mutual aid. National Grid and the NYS Department of Transportation were summoned to the scene. Firefighters were back in service at 7:08 p.m. The road was closed to all traffic between County Route 46 and Sharptown Road because the tree and wires were blocking the roadway. Crews cleared away the obstruction and the road was open by 11:13 p.m.
Food Network Chef Nancy Fuller Lists 'Extraordinary’ Historic Hudson Farmhouse For $4M
Food Network star and chef Nancy Fuller is parting ways with her historic Hudson Valley estate, located in Columbia County outside the city of Hudson. Asking price? $3.995 million. The 75-year-old Fuller, who co-owns Ginsberg’s Foods and appears as a judge on the Food Network competition series "Holiday Baking Championship,"...
Garden center in North Albany to close
Peaceful Valley, a garden and farm supply store at 350 Hickory Street in North Albany, is closing, and the future use of this longstanding commercial property is unknown. On social media there’s been chatter about the site for some time. I stopped there Monday and Tuesday, and an employee told me that the store is indeed closing. Its last day of operation will be a week from Saturday.
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