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South Windsor Police charge woman with intentionally striking car to steal it
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — South Windsor police say a suspect has been charged for allegedly conspiring to hit a car so they could steal it. Yanassis A. Ruiz, 24, of Greenfield, Massachusetts, was charged Tuesday on an active arrest warrant for conspiracy to commit larceny with a motor vehicle and second-degree failure to appear. […]
New compost program coming to Riverside
GILL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Gill residents will soon have access to a new weekly compost collection site near the Riverside Municipal Building as the current food waste pickup program is ending in August after minimal participation. Residents can drop off compost at the collection site, which will be brought to Martin’s Farm in Greenfield, who also accepts compost from several transfer stations in the county.
Millers River Band to perform at Dinner by the River
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Orange’s annual Dinner by the River on August 10th will have the Millers River Band perform, bringing the band back riverside for the first time since 1993. The event is hosted by the Orange Revitalization Partnership and will also feature an art show, raffles and dinner from Black Crow Catering.
Man pleaded not guilty after allegedly crashing vehicle into Deerfield residence
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Turners Falls man, Jason Tyler, who allegedly crashed his vehicle into a house on River Road in Deerfield Saturday, pleaded not guilty to charges of Operating Under the Influence of alcohol, marked lane violations, among others in Greenfield District Court Monday. The accident resulted in both the vehicle and residence catching fire, leaving the home uninhabitable.
Londonderry receives seven planning commission resignations
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The July 1 selectboard meeting opened with announcements, one of which was from town administrator Shane O’Keefe, stating they had received $487,087 in reimbursements from FEMA, adding, “I think we’re well ahead of most other towns.”. Board chair Tom Cavanagh moved on to...
Barnstable, Avangrid forge 'side agreement' that lays path forward for offshore wind plan
Barnstable has forged a deal with Avangrid Renewables that provides money and other concessions to the town and lifts a hold on granting easements allowing the company to move forward on its planned 791-megawatt New England Wind 1 project, formerly called Park City Wind. The additional terms included as a...
Lawrence police seek help identifying individual in photo
LAWRENCE — The Lawrence Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying an individual whose photo they have circulated. Authorities are urging anyone who has information on the person in question to come forward. The department has not disclosed the circumstances surrounding the need to...
Driver arrested after high-speed chase in Londonderry, charged with DUI and other offenses
LONDONDERRY — A routine response to a report of a driver slumped over the wheel turned into a high-speed pursuit on June 30, leading to the arrest of a Tilton man by the Londonderry Police Department. At approximately 12:57 p.m., officers from the LPD, alongside Londonderry Fire Department personnel,...
A Massive ‘Harry Potter’ Exhibit Makes Its Way to New England This September
There have been very few, if any, book and movie series that have been more popular than Harry Potter. Legions of devoted fans will travel all over the world to get closer to the movie stars, props, and experiences having to do with the books and films. Starting in September,...
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...
Montague selects new DPW Superintendent
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Montague has chosen its new Department of Public Works Superintendent. The Selectboard has voted unanimously to offer the position to Sam Urkiel, currently the Deputy Director of the Greenfield DPW. The board noted Urkiel’s experience and local ties in offering...
State employees’ union files safety complaint over hot conditions at Southern State Correctional Facility
A workplace safety complaint filed last month says multiple employees at Southern State Correctional Facility have raised concerns about heat in the facility, and at least one staffer was hospitalized for heat stroke. The Vermont State Employees' Association, which represents prison staffers, filed a complaint with the Vermont Occupational Safety...
Massachusetts Gang Members’ Murder Plot Exposed by FBI Informant
In an astonishing turn of events, a murder-for-hire plot involving two Massachusetts gang members has been disrupted after the intended hitman turned into a federal informant. This gripping case involves Kareem Pires and Elijah Melton, two individuals with a detailed criminal background in gang-related activities. Conspiracy and Charges. Pires, who...
Welch, Balint meet with flood-impacted Vermonters, small businesses in Ludlow and Londonderry
VermontBiz Nearly one year after the July 2023 floods, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-At-Large) sat down with community members and flood-impacted small businesses in Londonderry and Ludlow. Sen. Welch and Rep. Balint discussed the communities’ ongoing flood recovery efforts and work to improve flood resilience. The Vermont Delegation returned to businesses and areas in the West River Valley that they toured immediately following the flooding in Southern Vermont.
New Bedford Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Announces Opening Date
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — New Bedford’s newest discount story now has its opening date. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has announced it will open for business on Wednesday, July 31. The store will be open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. The store is located in the Fieldstone Marketplace...
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