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Massachusetts' Summer EBT Program to Provide $120 Per Child for Groceries During School Break
Massachusetts residents with school-aged children may be in need of some financial relief during the height of summer. The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), in collaboration with Governor Healey, has implemented the Summer EBT program, an initiative designed to assist families with additional funds for groceries. According to a statement from the City of Boston, eligible families will receive $120 per child to address food insecurity when school is out.
Man Dies Trying To Run From State Police In Springfield Crash: Troopers
The crash happened just after 2:20 a.m. Friday, July 26, on Route 291 near Exit 4 in Springfield. A State Trooper attempted to pull over a 2013 Infinity G37 after it drifted over the line. The driver initially signaled that they planned to stop, but he floored it and sped...
To reduce racist bullying, Mass. attorney general steps in with action plan for Southwick schools
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is stepping in with an action plan at the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District. This comes after complaints of racist bullying, including when Southwick Regional School students held a mock slave auction on Snapchat in February. The district will follow a 12-step plan to ensure...
Cummington Supply is feeling grateful for its 50th
CUMMINGTON — Gus Perkins was pretty much born inside Cummington Supply. Well, that might be a bit of a stretch. But to say he’s been there for every major up and down for the past 50 years is no tall tale. If you purchase a product or register...
Excitement high for a potential new path along Route 116 corridor
SUNDERLAND — The town of Sunderland is partnering up with the town of Amherst to design a mixed-use path from Whately to Amherst. Sunderland has received a $195,090 Mass Trails grant for a feasibility study and designing of the 10-foot-wide path that will go from Whately Park and Ride off Interstate 91 along Route 116 through South Deerfield and Sunderland ending just south of Meadow Street in Amherst.
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...
Springfield Superintendent pledges unity and promises to listen to residents
SPRINGFIELD — Sonia Dinnall wants parents, students and teachers to know she’s one of them. She was born, raised and still lives in the city. She went to Springfield Public Schools from kindergarten through graduation and she found her love of science through her teachers. If you purchase...
Holyoke police asking for the public’s help in locating missing 14-year-old girl
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Holyoke police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 14-year-old girl. According to police, 14-year-old Laila Caniglia Sing was last seen on Sunday, July 21st with a gray Adidas duffle bag and is described as weighing 110 pounds and 5 foot 2 inches. Anyone with information about her […]
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...
Granny’s Baking Table in Springfield selling baking supplies, equipment
Calling all bakers: Here’s your chance to grab some baking supplies from a popular bakery in Springfield that shut down earlier this year. Granny’s Baking Table will sell “lots of great baking supplies, decorations and appliances” during a tag sale from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, the bakery posted on Facebook Friday.
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...
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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