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Mass. denies request to dump radioactive wastewater into Cape Cod Bay
A request to dump 1.1 million gallons of radioactive wastewater into Cape Cod Bay was rejected by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Thursday, according to a Boston-based environmental group. The wastewater would’ve come from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, which was closed by an energy company called Holtec...
Local business hero Yankee Candle feels effects of far-off restructuring (Editorial)
For years, the rise of the Yankee Candle Co. was the story of a single man, Michael J. Kittredge II. Its growth in the Pioneer Valley reflected a founder’s ambition and drive. Kittredge died a very rich man. The fragrance behemoth he built lives on, pleasing customers around the...
A note from your New Publisher!
Hello old, new and prospective subscribers of the Amherst/Northampton Macaroni KID community!. A little about me: My name is Amy. I’ve lived in the Northampton area for many years and are now raising my two children in this area along with my husband. I have a major in Communications...
See all homes sold in Hampden County, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hampden County reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 143 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,292-square-foot home on Allen Street in Springfield that sold for $322,000. Agawam.
Two Berkshire Peaker Plants Have Been Put in the Past
LEE, Mass. — Two peaker plants in Berkshire County have been out of service for two years and are in the process of demolition. Local environmentalists are rejoicing. "It's phenomenal," said Rosemary Wessel of the Berkshire Environmental Action Team. "To actually see the physical proof of a peaker plant not just shut down but removed is just more than we really expected and it's really great."
Special guest on tap for third-annual Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Outside of Puerto Rico, Holyoke has the largest Puerto Rican population globally. Within this community, a significant number of people hail from the city of Salinas, Puerto Rico, including the sister of the mayor of la Alcaldesa, Karilyn Bonilla. Holyoke will celebrate the vibrant connection between the...
Force Wins 16U Division at Dalton CRA Tournament
DALTON, Mass. – The Berkshire Force rallied for three runs in the top of the sixth to break a tie and held off the Saratoga Smash in the bottom of the inning to earn a 12-11 win in the 16-and-under division title game at the Dalton CRA Tournament on Sunday.
Berkshire Force Top Greylock Thunder in 12U Final at Dalton CRA Tourney
DALTON , Mass. — Cassidy Flynn threw another complete game as the Berkshire Force 12U defeated the Greylock Thunder Klein, 10-4, in the Dalton CRA Softball Tournament Championship Game on Sunday. “They put it all together today,” Force coach Cliff Flynn said. “Really kept their heads in the game,...
Summer Vet Fest held to support military veterans in Easthampton
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Veterans and their families were treated to a celebration for their service and sacrifice on Sunday in Easthampton. “We are trying to put together a fun event for veteran families to get together meet one another and connect,” Easthampton Coalition for Veteran Wellness founding member Thea Schlieben told us.
Police respond to serious vehicle crash in Belchertown
BELCHERTOWN, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Emergency crews responded to a crash on Saturday night. According to the Wilbraham Regional Emergency Communications Center, at around 7 p.m. officers were at the scene of South Washington Street for reports of a serious car crash. When our Western Mass News crews arrived at the...
Legal advocates say bill could help homeowners pay past-due property taxes
A group of homeowners and the legal organizations representing them recently voiced support for a piece of proposed legislation that could “drastically” reduce the burden on homeowners struggling to pay past-due property taxes. “This legislation would greatly help people who are house rich and cash poor,” said Todd...
Veteran Spotlight: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Lewis
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Michael Lewis served his country in the Navy as a petty officer, second class, from 1977 to 1994. Born in North Adams, he would do his basic training at Great Lakes, Ill. His first assignment would be at submarine school (NAVSUBCOM) in Groton, Conn., then to the USS Pensacola (LSD-38) out of Little Creek, Va.
Southwick seeks 3 volunteers to serve on Master Plan Implementation Committee
SOUTHWICK — It’s been more than three months since the Planning Board approved the town’s master plan, Southwick Vision 2040, but it was only last week that the Select Board invited applications for the three seats it will appoint to the implementation committee. “We’d love to have...
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