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TD Bank closing 7 Massachusetts branches: Here’s when and where
TD Bank is closing several branches in Massachusetts this fall, a spokesperson with the company told MassLive. The major bank chain said in a statement that it is focused on “building the bank of the future by evolving our model and enhancing capabilities to improve customer experience and enable long-term growth.”
One injured in alleged hit and run
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — One woman has been hospitalized after an alleged hit and run on Main Street in Greenfield Monday. Two men were allegedly spotted exiting a white Nissan Roque after colliding with a Toyota RAV4 just before 4:30 p.m.
Greenfield Public Library offering free access to legal resources
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Greenfield Public Library recently celebrated one year since their grand opening in the new building and the community resources continue to grow with a legal kiosk offering free access to legal information and records, applications for free legal help, and completing forms for court. The kiosk was provided by the Western New England University School of Law’s Center for Social Justice who have installed several legal kiosks in community sites around the region.
MountainOne Announces Promotion of Matthew Lauro
NORTH ADAMS — MountainOne announced the promotion of Matthew Lauro to senior vice president, Western Massachusetts commercial team leader. In this elevated role, Lauro has assumed responsibility for the oversight, management, and growth of MountainOne’s commercial banking activities in Western Mass. In addition to having the Western Mass. commercial lenders reporting to him, he is responsible for working closely with the bank’s credit administration and commercial portfolio management staff to ensure the integrity and quality of the loan portfolio.
Clark Art Lecture Commemorating Tadao Ando-Designed Clark Center
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Saturday, July 27 at 2 pm, the Clark Art Institute hosts a talk by Michael Conforti, former director of the Clark (1994–2015), honoring the ten-year anniversary of the opening of the Clark Center, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando. The event takes place...
Orange Cannabis Company closes retail location
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Orange Cannabis Company has closed its retail location at 5 South Main Street in Orange due to thinning profit margins as rent and other costs increase. In a letter to their customers, the company shared that the cultivation facility will not be impacted by the retail closure and that the company is still deciding whether the retail location will reopen sometime next year.
2 State Police troopers with ties to Karen Read case under internal investigation
BOSTON - Two Massachusetts State Police troopers linked to the Karen Read case are now facing an internal investigation.Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully and Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik are the subject of an active internal affairs investigation, the State Police said Tuesday night. The troopers remain on full duty.The State Police said the investigation of a third trooper, Lieutenant John Fanning, has concluded. "The Department's internal affairs investigation determined that there was insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegation that Lieutenant Fanning violated rules and regulations by failing to uphold the responsibilities of a supervisory member," State Police said. "This allegation has...
Firefighter injured after responding to reports of an explosion in Turners Falls
TURNERS FALLS, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A Turners Falls firefighter was injured while responding to a call on Turnpike Road over the weekend. A little after 1 p.m. on Saturday the Turners Falls Fire Department responded to reports of a possible explosion. After arriving to the scene, crews found smoky conditions...
Arraignment held for Holyoke murder suspect
HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A Chicopee man is being held without bail after pleading not guilty to murder charges Tuesday morning. Luis Rodriguez, 19, was arrested on July 9 after 38-year-old Dexter Ortiz of Holyoke was shot on West Street. When officers arrived, they found Ortiz shot and two other people with non-life threatening injuries. All of them were taken to Baystate Medical Center, but Ortiz later died.
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