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Massachusetts Musician Celebrates 50 Years at Iconic Music Venue
There is so much to love about the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts in the summertime. Whether it's hiking one of the area's many beautiful trails like Mount Greylock or Monument Mountain, swimming in our natural bodies of water, checking out the county's variety of summer concert offerings, enjoying ice cream, or experiencing a North Adams SteepleCats game there is much to love about the Berkshires during the warm weather months.
Northampton school committee crafts response to teachers’ union’s ‘no confidence’ vote in superintendent
Weeks after the Northampton Association of School Employees announced their “no confidence” vote in Superintendent Dr. Portia Bonner, the city’s school committee approved an official statement detailing its support for the head of Northampton Public Schools. It comes as the city deals with a budget situation that...
Rep. Pease sees state aid, constituent service as priorities in re-election bid
WESTFIELD — Kelly Pease wants to continue to serve as the state representative for Southampton and Westfield. “I’ve been honored to do so for four years, and I’d like to continue to do it for another four years,” he said. If you purchase a product or...
Grant-funded Community Health Survey on PFAS exposure will soon begin
WESTFIELD - Kristen Mello, co-founder and director of Westfield Residents Advocating for Themselves (WRAFT) convened the first community meeting for the PFAS Community Health Survey on June 5 at Westfield Barnes Airport. Mello, an at-large city councilor who said she was representing WRAFT and not the city in this arena,...
16th annual Naturalization Ceremony held in Northampton
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The 16th annual Naturalization Ceremony was held at the Hampshire County Courthouse. Fourth of July is celebrated across the United States in honor of the land of the free and the home of the brave. The Center for New Americans’ hosted their 16th annual July 4th...
Puffers Pond in Amherst closed to swimming
AMHERST, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Puffer’s Pond in Amherst has been closed to swimming due to high levels of E. Coli bacteria. The town said it conducts its water quality testing weekly and it will post an update next Tuesday, July 9. Until then, residents are urged to swim elsewhere.
Fairgrounds to temporarily hold off on hosting motor sports events
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield has is temporarily declining to host motor sports activities there. The decision was made as a result of noise and air pollution concerns raised by several residents of the fairgrounds neighborhood in recent months. An air quality...
Overdrive Monster Trucks at the Franklin County Fairgrounds
The Overdrive Monster Trucks visited the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield, Massachusetts, competing in the stunt showdown, time trail racing, and freestyle. The trucks that took part in this event were Virginia Giant, Toxic, Krazy Train, Plane Krazy, and Bad News Travels Fast. MonsterTruckinatorTV filmed these events. Subscribe to their...
Culture to Do: July 3, 2024
Thursday, July 4 at 11 a.m. Center for New Americans, partnering with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), is holding their 16th annual naturalization ceremony on the grounds of the historic Northampton Courthouse. You can learn more about it by listening to the Fabulous 413’s recent interview with Center for New Americans director Laurie Millman and others.
July 1, 2024: Welcome newcomers!
It’s the nation’s birthday this week, so we learn about the local process of becoming a new American citizen. We speak to Harleen Kaur Multani, a naturalization and immigration paralegal; Laurie Millman, director of the Northampton Center for New Americans; and soon-to-be American Rosa Cuevas about the annual July 4th Naturalization Ceremony happening in Northampton.
Westfield City Council agrees to purchase of rectory lots for police station
WESTFIELD — The City Council voted unanimously on June 20 to purchase the land on Union Street where Westfield plans to build a new police headquarters. Councilors supported the mayor’s plan to pay $758,000 to buy three parcels from the Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield. The properties are the site of the former rectory and parking lots of Blessed Sacrament Church. The church itself was demolished 20 years ago to make way for new roadways serving the second Great River Bridge, and the congregation moved to new facilities on Holyoke Road.
Fans flock to Holyoke Valley Blue Sox’s 20th game of the season
The city of Holyoke also got into the 4th of July spirit with America's favorite pastime - baseball! Large crowds gathered at the Valley Blue Sox game, eager to enjoy the sport as part of the holiday celebrations.
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