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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.
Crews respond to 3 alarm house fire on Belchertown Road in Ware
WARE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Crews responded to a third alarm house fire on Belchertown Road in Ware on Friday afternoon. When our Western Mass News crews arrived, we saw that the road was blocked off and experienced heavy traffic near Route 9. We witnessed a heavy emergency response with a...
Final Athlete of the Week of the season also receives Tennis Player of Year honors
Last week, The Gardner News put out a vote to let readers have a say in the winner of The Gardner News Tennis Player of the Year. The results of the poll, along with votes from the staff, were combined to decide the winner. Earning a whopping 87.89% of the...
Tax cuts will aid creation of 19 apartments at historic Wright’s Block in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Redevelopment plans for a distressed block in downtown Holyoke got a financial boost this week. Developer Bill Womeldorf of Urbanist will be eligible for $2 million in tax incentives. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
New panel charged with helping Massachusetts meet its renewable energy goals
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the formation this week of a new panel charged with guiding the state’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The Energy Transformation Advisory Board includes representatives of labor, business, finance and environmental justice advocacy organizations as well as utilities,...
Gov. Healey says Biden should "carefully evaluate" whether to stay in race
BOSTON - Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is the latest Democrat to express concerns about President Joe Biden running for re-election."I urge him to listen to the American people" In a statement, Healey said, "President Biden saved our democracy in 2020 and has done an outstanding job over the last four years. I am deeply grateful for his leadership. And I know he agrees this is the most important election of our lifetimes. The best way forward right now is a decision for the president to make. Over the coming days, I urge him to listen to the American people and...
Proctor has been reassigned in wake of Karen Read trial. What comes next is still unclear.
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor “is not able to function as a trooper” while he awaits a duty status hearing. Relieved of duty following his vulgar text messages about. , Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor has been reassigned but “is not able to function as a...
Massachusetts gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.46 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.40 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 4 cents since last month. According...
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.
Williamstown Coping with More Erosion Along Hoosic River
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The town is looking at several potential projects to stabilize the banks of the Hoosic River in the foreseeable future. One much discussed effort near the intersection of North Street and Syndicate Road already is making its way through the permitting process. Two more were discussed last week at a meeting of the Conservation Commission.
Gill, MA Pursuing New Composting Program
A new community composting plan was approved by the Selectboard, beginning the process of getting a weekly compost collection program off the ground for Gill residents as a prior food waste pickup system is phased out. A “composting coop” will be located near the electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot of the Riverside Municipal Building on Route 2. Residents who wish to use the site to drop off 5-gallon pails of food waste can sign up to receive a padlock code to access the enclosure once sign-up becomes available. The placement of the composting coop away from homes, with wood shavings placed on the ground, is designed to alleviate odor from the food waste.
Springfield celebrates July 4 with fireworks, road race, reading
SPRINGFIELD — Drone light shows may be the newest way to celebrate July 4, but Judith Matt said she still believes nothing beats traditional fireworks. Thursday, thousands gathered at Riverfront Park and multiple spots in Springfield and West Springfield to watch Western Massachusetts’ largest fireworks show. If you...
Single-family house sells in Longmeadow for $1.3 million
A spacious house located at 167 Pendleton Lane in Longmeadow has a new owner. The 6,215-square-foot property, built in 2005, was sold on June 10, 2024. The $1,315,000 purchase price works out to $212 per square foot. This two-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from asphalt. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home comes with a garage. The lot size of the property measures an impressive 1.5-acre.
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