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Springfield PD Hosts Comedy Shows For Nestor Santos
The two events — one on Sunday, July 21, and one on Friday, July 26 — will benefit Officer Nestor Santos, who was attacked in the 600 block of State Street last month. Earlier Report: Springfield Police Raising Funds For Officer Seriously Wounded In Shooting. The first show,...
Aubrey Klek launches Chicopee past Westfield, 4-2, with 3-run homer in Little League Softball 12U District 2 finals
WESTFIELD – Pitchers Hailey Zanolli (Westfield) and Raeyln Loud (Chicopee) struck out a total of 20 batters in the Little League Softball 12U District 2 championship but the title was decided by just one swing of the bat. Aubrey Klek blasted a 3-run home run to power Chicopee to...
Connecticut man convicted of murder in Brookfield shooting case
Devon Dennis was charged in the fatal shooting a little over a year ago in Brookfield of Juan Sierra of Springfield, Massachusetts, in what police described as a drug-related homicide. Read the story on VTDigger here: Connecticut man convicted of murder in Brookfield shooting case.
Celtics star gets missing ring back, rewards fans who returned it
Jaylen Brown made good on his word about offering a “big reward” for the return of a ring he lost during the Boston Celtics championship parade. “Got it back,” Brown posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday. “Thank you to Luke and Adi I’ll see you courtside at the (ring emoji) ceremony.”
Single family residence sells in Westfield for $760,000
A spacious, recently built house located at 71 Flynn Meadow Road in Westfield has a new owner. The 2,549-square-foot property, built in 2018, was sold on June 12, 2024. The $760,000 purchase price works out to $298 per square foot. This single-story home presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three baths. The home's outer structure has a gable roof frame, composed of asphalt. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The lot size of the property measures an impressive 1.7-acre.
East Longmeadow fireworks show taking place Wednesday night with music, food, and games
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - If you’re looking for a fireworks show on July 3rd, you might want to head to East Longmeadow. It wouldn’t be the week of the Fourth of July without fireworks, and East Longmeadow is just one of the many communities throughout the state setting them off over the next few days.
Southwick Select Board member floats idea of borrowing $20M for road repair
SOUTHWICK — On Monday, Select Board member Doug Moglin requested that the entire board begin discussions on potentially borrowing $20 million to fund road repair. “The amount of works that needs to be done far exceeds our ability at this time,” Moglin said during the board’s meeting Monday night.
The Westfield News Scoreboard: Local Little Leaguers continue to dominate All-Star season
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Mayor Marchetti ready for final 4th of July parade as Pittsfield Parade Committee president
Pittsfield, Massachusetts is getting ready for one of its most beloved civic traditions — the annual 4th of July parade that dates back to the turn of the 19th Century. This year’s installation includes the traditional marching bands, floats, community groups, and elected officials alongside appearances from 100-year-old World War II veteran Bernie Auge, New England Patriots cheerleaders, a Dumbo balloon, and more. For first-term Mayor Peter Marchetti, it marks the end of his 20-plus year run as president of the Pittsfield Parade Committee. Marchetti spoke with WAMC.
Canton Fire delivers lifesaving in-ambulance blood transfusion, first in the state
First responders performed a whole blood transfusion on a patient in the back of an ambulance Saturday morning, the first time the life-saving measure has been done in Massachusetts. The Canton Fire Department administered an on-site blood transfusion after responding to a car crash on Saturday, sustaining the victim until...
Enfield Loaves and Fishes seeks volunteers for summer months
ENFIELD — Enfield Loaves and Fishes, a soup kitchen that serves the greater Hartford area, is currently seeking volunteers for the summer. Executive Director Maya Matthews explained that the nonprofit organization is mostly volunteer run with about 80 active volunteers throughout the week, but their roster consists of over 500.
Fireworks, beach closures and traffic: Your guide to the Fourth of July in Mass.
People across the country woke up Thursday morning excited to show their pride on this Independence Day. And there are so many great ways to celebrate in Massachusetts, whether it's having fun on the coast or enjoying a fireworks show. Here's a detailed look at everything you need to know:
Mass. Law Eliminates Outdoor Grilling
It's the 4th of July in Massachusetts and it's time to grill! I remember the time when I almost burned my garage down. Most people ignore the following very important laws about outdoor grilling in MA. I remember it well, I had some friends over the house, the kids were...
Library Staff Say Smith College is Breaking Labor Law
Recently unionized library workers at Smith College are alleging that the school has broken labor law in recent months as the two sides begin the process of bargaining a first contract. This spring, some 43 employees of the college’s libraries formed the Smith College Libraries Workers Union and voted unanimously...
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