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YMCA closed after water main pipe breaks
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Franklin County YMCA at 451 Main Street in Greenfield has closed expectedly Friday after a water main pipe broke and will reopen as soon as repairs are made. From the Franklin County YMCA:. YMCA CLOSED DUE TO BROKEN WATER MAIN PIPE. The...
Tighe & Bond Appoints Director of Climate Resiliency & Sustainability Services
Westfield, MA– Tighe & Bond, a Northeast leader in engineering, design, and environmental consulting, announced that Wayne Bates, PE, PhD, ENV-SP, has been appointed as the firm’s Director of Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Services. In this role, Wayne will lead the growth and development of Tighe & Bond’s...
Williamstown Fire District Developing Policy on Members Who Hit Retirement Age
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Prudential Committee on Wednesday discussed the need for a policy for all call-volunteer firefighters who reach the state's mandatory retirement age. And the panel talked about how the Fire Department can continue to utilize the experience of members who have reached the age of 65.
Leadership Camp helps campers build practical skills
(Mass Appeal) – The Community Leadership Camp has campers engage in daily internships with inspiring women entrepreneurs in our area. Christina Webster, from The Community Classroom, and Camper Lexi Matos share the experience.
1 person seriously injured in Chicopee crash
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Memorial Drive in Chicopee was partially shut down for a serious car crash overnight. Chicopee Police responded to the scene around midnight. When our crews arrived, the car involved appeared to have sustained serious damage, as well as officers blocking off a portion of the road.
Suspect in custody following I-91 pursuit
HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A suspect was arrested during a police chase on I-91 in Holyoke Thursday night. Around 9 p.m., troopers were involved in a pursuit on I-91 northbound. Mass. State Police confirmed to Western Mass News that a tire deflation device was successfully deployed, ending the pursuit. The...
Barrington Stage Devised Theatre: 'The Wild Tale of Skylar Squirrel'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Arts Education Fund's 2024 Devised Theatre Ensemble presents "The Wild Tale of Skylar Squirrel: Acorny New Musical" with performances July 26-28 at Berkshire Community College. Performances: July 26 at 7pm, July 27 at 2pm and 7pm, and July 28 at 2pm....
Springfield and Vermont Residents Arrested in Drug and Gun Trafficking Sting, Face Federal Charges
Early on Wednesday, a coordinated law enforcement effort involving numerous agencies culminated in the arrest of four individuals on the 400 block of Berkshire Avenue. The operation kicked off at roughly 4:50 a.m., with the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU), supported by state and federal teams, making entry to execute a federal search warrant obtained after a careful HSI investigation. This case has begun to paint a startling picture of drug and gun-related crimes.
Vehicle crashes into Westfield pool
WESTFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Westfield Police and Fire Departments responded to reports Thursday of a vehicle in a swimming pool with the driver still inside. The incident occurred at Southwood Acres Apartments on Southwick Road. The fire department was able to extricate the driver and take that person to...
Spirit Shoppe creates action plan after selling alcohol to minor
SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Spirit Shoppe will be reducing their hours across all locations after the Deerfield Police conducted a compliance check at the South Deerfield location. An 18 year old Frontier Regional School student working with the police for the compliance check bought a six pack of beer without having their identification checked. As a result of the violation, the store fired the employee and created an action plan including reducing hours and hiring full-time employees only.
Cesar Ruiz, Bernard Spirito Join Board of Springfield Symphony Orchestra
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) announced that local businessman and community activist Cesar Ruiz and Bernard (“Bernie”) Spirito, who recently retired as the Springfield Museums’ chief financial officer, have joined the organization’s board of directors. The addition of Ruiz and Spirito to the...
Pittsfield Housing Trust Digs into ARPA Proposals
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Affordable Housing Trust has stepped toward allocating its $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding. Last week, the trust reviewed five letters of intent for housing projects in the city and will ask the parties to submit a full application. ARPA funds must be allocated by December 2026 and applications will be handled on a rolling basis as they come in.
Cost of misconduct by Springfield police still mounting (Editorial)
While it might seem hard to put a price on years lost due to wrongful imprisonment, lawyers and courts make these calls all the time. If past can be prologue, Springfield and its police department may have to compensate a former Springfield shopkeeper who spent more than a decade in prison for a crime he was later found, by a second jury, not to have committed.
This Springfield College alum won Olympic gold. But his lifelong opponent was cancer
SPRINGFIELD — Forty years after winning Olympic gold, Springfield College alum Jeffrey Blatnick’s life and legacy will be honored this weekend. The Springfield College Wrestling Alumni group will host a lunch at the college museum at noon Saturday to remember Blatnick, an Olympic wrestler who took a unique path to greatness — through a battle with cancer.
Black-owned, woman-owned salon and spa in Springfield receives ARPA funds
Springfield city leaders gathered at a black-owned and woman-owned salon and spa on State Street to highlight the transformational enhancements enabled by the city's 'American Rescue Plan's Small Business Grant'.
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