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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.
MassHire Career Center Responds to Changing Landscape
It was the spring of 2022, and Kevin Lynn was starting to think the job fairs conducted three times a year at the Basketball Hall of Fame by MassHire Springfield Career Center — which he serves as executive director — had run their course. Attendance among job seekers,...
Celebrations in Enfield still on despite threat of weather
Across the state some cities and towns are postponing Fourth of July celebrations. Hartford, Manchester and Stamford have all pushed events to the next day, but organizers of the Enfield July 4th Town Celebration say the three-day event is going on, rain or sunshine. “We are always a rain or...
Kingston girl brought to tears after lemonade stand nets her Zach Bryan tickets
A 10-year-old girl from Kingston will be heading to Boston’s most in-demand concert of 2024 because of her entrepreneurial spirit and the kindness of strangers. The girl, who was trying to raise money for tickets to see country music star Zach Bryan at Gillette Stadium later this month, was spotted pouring drinks at her lemonade stand on Grove Street on Tuesday, July 2.
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.
West Brookfield police warn of ‘brushing scams’ after officer receives unsolicited package
WEST BROOKFIELD — The West Brookfield Police Department issued a warning to residents about a deceptive practice known as a “brushing scam” after an officer received an unsolicited package containing an item of little value. Police explained that the scam involves senders who ship packages to unsuspecting...
Enfield police pursuit involving stolen vehicle leads to 2 youths apprehended
ENFIELD, Conn. — Two youths were apprehended in Enfield after leading officers on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle Wednesday, according to the town's police department. Officers received a complaint around 3 p.m. Wednesday about suspects attempting to get into parked vehicles in the area of Tolland Drive, police said.
Independent Power Rankings: College Football 2024 – The Difficult CFP Path Notre Dame Has
Happy Independence Day! As part of today’s celebration, it’s a perfect time to look at the Independent College Football teams that do not have a conference, but still compete at the FBS level. These teams are Notre Dame, UConn, and UMass. Independent Teams Aren’t as Trendy As They...
Mass. Weather: Expect ‘pop-up’ storms Friday
Massachusetts residents might want to make backup plans for any outdoor gatherings Friday. “Expect isolated showers this morning, turning to scattered storms by afternoon/evening,” the National Weather Service warned. The weather service said the placement of the storms was hard to predict. So, “be prepared for a few pop-up...
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