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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:
World War II was the last time Mass. residents could set off their own fireworks
While it used to have the company of a few other states, Massachusetts is now the only U.S. state with a full ban on consumer fireworks. In the Bay State, private citizens cannot possess, sell or use fireworks of any kind, including sparklers and firecrackers. According to CBS News, the state’s ban has existed since 1943, meaning World War II was the last time Massachusetts residents were able to use fireworks for personal displays.
Residents have chance to speak on rent increase at Leisure Woods Estates in upcoming meeting
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Orange Mobile Rent Control Board meeting has continued their June 11th meeting to July 16th so residents may have a chance to speak after hearing the owners of Leisure Woods Estates is seeking a 43% increase on monthly lot fees. This increase comes sixteen months after the last increase and before that, rent control kept the fee unchanged for ten years.
Speed radars make an immediate impact in Northfield
NORTHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Northfield residents have noticed an immediate effect of the new speed radar signs placed on Maple, Gulf, Warwick, and Mt. Hermon roads. The police department is awaiting approval from MassDOT to install radars on Main Street and Millers Falls Road and in the meantime they are studying traffic patterns on those streets.
Minor injuries result from two Warwick accidents
WARWICK, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Thursday, a vehicle struck a utility pole on Orange Road in Warwick. Minor injuries were reported on the scene in addition to the utility pole damage. Also in Warwick, a single vehicle accident occurred on Wednesday near the Orange town line. The...
Greenfield woman arrested in car theft investigation
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Tuesday, a Greenfield woman was arrested for her alleged involvement in a three-person South Windsor, Connecticut car theft that took place in April of 2023. Yanassis Ruiz, 24, of Greenfield was charged with conspiracy to commit larceny of a motor vehicle and failure to appear in the 2nd degree.
Two accidents on Templeton Road in Athol Tuesday
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Two individuals were transported to Athol Hospital Tuesday after two separate accidents occurred on Templeton Road in Athol. In the first accident, a vehicle crossed lanes and struck another vehicle, while a third vehicle collided with them leaving one passenger injured. The traffic resulting from the accident caused another accident when a vehicle attempted to turn around and was struck by a motorcyclist, who sustained injuries.
Scouting the Opponent: Three questions about UMass
HEAD COACH: Don Brown (47-39; seven years, two stints; 74-59 overall). 2023 RECORD: 3-9 (Independent) RETURNING STARTERS: Offense – 4; Defense – 5, Special Teams – 2 PLAYERS TO WATCH: QB Taisun Phommachanh, WR Anthony Simpson, C Josh Atwood, LB Gerrell Johnson, DB Isaiah Rutherford, S Te'Reai Powell.
Mass. State Lottery winner: 2 $100,000 ‘Mass Cash’ prizes won on 4th of July
Two “Mass Cash” players had a lucky Independence Day. Two $100,000 prize winning tickets were sold in Somerville and West Bridgewater. One ticket was sold at Get-N-Go in Somerville, while the other was sold at Macy’s Liquors in West Bridgewater. They were the top prizes won or...
Massachusetts man hits $1 million on scratch ticket, heads to work; here is how he plans to spend it
A Massachusetts man has made his family very happy after hitting big money on a scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Frederico Sampaio of Peabody is the winner of the fourth and final $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Double Your Money” $5 instant ticket game.
Global 'chess boom' ripples through western Massachusetts
Normally, Alex Cespedes' classroom is filled with fourth and fifth graders learning science and social studies. But on Thursdays, after classes let out, students at McMahon Elementary School in Holyoke, Massachusetts, pour into the room for a different reason: to do battle. “That’s actually a very good move,” Rodman Parvin,...
Fitzgerald Law Welcomes John Williams to Firm
SPRINGFIELD — Fitzgerald Law, a business advisory law firm with four locations in Springfield, East Longmeadow, Worcester and Hartford, Conn., has announced a new hire to the firm, John “Jack” Williams. Williams is a 2023 graduate of Western New England University School of Law, where he earned...
2024 All-Western Mass. Girls Lacrosse: Selections announced for Independents, Classes A, B & C
MassLive announced its 2024 All-Western Mass. teams for girls lacrosse on July 5. Take a look at the first and second teams in each class below:. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Cuppa Joe with New School Superintendent E. Xiomara Herman.
Town Manager Paul Bockelman will be at the Bangs Community Center, Large Activity Room on Friday, July 12th from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. for the next Cuppa Joe with Paul event. Paul will be joined by Dr. E. Xiomara Herman, the new Superintendent of Schools for the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District and Amherst Public Schools. Dr. Herman will be available for the first 45 minutes. We will have coffee to share.
Stafford Notes: Kevin Cormier Continues Parity Streak In Limited Late Model Division
STAFFORD – A few years ago the Limited Late Model division at Stafford Speedway was struggling to get nine cars on track each week for their features. It’s a fact that only makes the parity being shown by the division in 2024 that much more impressive. Kevin Cormier...
Finding The Groove: David Arute Tops SK Modifieds At Stafford Speedway
STAFFORD – As racing parlance goes, the phrase “Stinking up the show” refers to a driver dominating a feature event at a short track. At Stafford Speedway David Arute is part of the management crew that tries so hard to make sure that the show at the historic half-mile is always one of the best around.
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