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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.
Local Hospitals Drop Humana and United Health-Leaving Customers at a Loss
Patients in the capital region feel like they are caught in the middle of negotiations between hospitals and insurance companies. Recently two hospital systems have dropped insurance providers. which is it is leaving many needed to go to great lengths to get critical care. "It's not okay." Susan Hartshorne says...
Student Profile: Will Brewster ’26 Returns Home to Westfield
Will Brewster ’26, a junior majoring in Geography, Planning, and Sustainability (GPS) with a minor in Environmental Science, is set to continue his academic journey this fall at Westfield State University. Born and raised in Westfield, Brewster initially broadened his horizons by attending East Coast Prep in Great Barrington before transferring to Southern Connecticut State University for three semesters.
Youth, 16, accused of stabbing teen in Fort Edward
A 16-year-old is accused a stabbing another teen Thursday in Fort Edward. The incident happened on Broadway. The victim, who is also 16, had multiple stab wounds and a punctured lung, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. He is in stable condition at Albany Medical Center. The suspect...
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