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Whip City Fiber expects full buildout in Westfield by early next year
WESTFIELD — Whip City Fiber is on track to reach every Westfield neighborhood next year or sooner. Westfield Gas & Electric officials gave an update on their broadband internet service Tuesday as they hosted two open houses to answer customers’ questions on scheduling, installation, streaming, speed, and small business offerings.
The Westfield News Summer Sports Scoreboard: 10-Year-Old Little Leaguers fall in Section 1 finals
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Update: 3 Massachusetts counties under a tornado warning Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 8:11 p.m. an updated tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 8:30 p.m. for Franklin, Hampshire and Worcester counties. "At 8:10 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over New Salem, or 10 miles south of Orange, moving east at 55 mph," states the weather service. "Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely."
Silver Alert canceled for missing Northampton man
NORTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – Northampton Police have located a man who was the subject of a Silver Alert on Wednesday. Northampton Police Capt. Victor Caputo said that Ruffino Rivera, 86, left Linda Manor on Haydenville Road around 6 a.m. Wednesday. “Rivera recently told a family member that he wanted to return to Puerto Rico,” he explained.
Lisa Ryan Named University’s Chief Marketing Officer
Lisa Ryan has been named the university’s chief marketing officer, effective July 15. Reporting to John Kennedy, vice chancellor for university relations, Ryan will oversee the university MarCom group, which provides a strategic suite of centralized services that handle all aspects of marketing communication, including branding, advertising, design, writing, CRM, web services, analytics and program-oriented social media.
Nature-based solutions to disaster risk from climate change are cost-effective, study confirms
A new global assessment of scientific literature led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst finds that nature-based solutions (NbS) are an economically effective method to mitigate risks from a range of disasters—from floods and hurricanes to heat waves and landslides—which are only expected to intensify as Earth continues to warm.
UMass researchers find that social media polls skewed 2016, 2020 elections
AMHERST — Informal political polls conducted on X and its predecessor Twitter during the 2016 and 2020 U.S. presidential elections were skewed by questionable or troll farm votes, researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst have found. The research concluded that X/Twitter’s poll system deliberately reports biased public vote...
Mass. weather: Severe storms possible Wednesday as ‘dangerous’ heat persists
The “dangerous” heat and humidity that has blanketed Massachusetts this week will continue on Wednesday, with temperatures in the low 90s and humidity making it feel even warmer. But forecasters say relief is on the horizon for the Bay State after a seemingly unrelenting stretch of heat and...
Massachusetts Men's Lacrosse Adds Pecora As Director Of Player Development
AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts men's lacrosse has added Cole Pecora to its staff, head coach Greg Cannella announced on Tuesday. The 2019 Springfield College graduate will serve as the director of player development for the Gorillas. Pecora comes to UMass from Bryant where he helped the Bulldogs...
Northampton, Pope Francis summer girls soccer teams learn valiant lessons in hot matchup
NORTHAMPTON – With temperatures near triple digits and humidity on the rise, it was clear Monday night’s Pioneer Valley summer girls soccer league game between Pope Francis and Northampton was going to be challenging. Despite those previous mentions, both teams remained determined to play until the final whistle....
When Will MA Get It’s First Snowfall?
Let's face it; With all this "uncomfortable" summer like weather, winter enthusiasts would like to fast forward to the day we'll be getting our dose of the white stuff. Yes, it will snow again in Massachusetts as some parts of the Commonwealth will receive a healthy dose and we can attest to that here in the beautiful Berkshires. How is this determined? It all depends upon your proximity to the ocean and the storm track during the winter.
Update: Rip current statement affecting Barnstable County until Wednesday evening
An updated rip current statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:39 p.m. in effect until 8 p.m. for Barnstable County. "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water," explains the weather service. "Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help."
Northampton’s improved Terrace Trails now open to public
NORTHAMPTON – With summer in full force, a recent project to improve a well-loved trail in the city is now complete. In a post on its social media, the Northampton Office of Planning and Sustainability announced that the Terrace Trails Accessible Trails project is now open to the public thanks to a Community Health Inclusion Index grant of a little over $21,300 and a partnership between Stavros Independent Living, All Out Adventures and the Office of Planning and Sustainability.
Northampton City Council backs two resolutions during regular July meeting
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council unanimously approved two resolutions that reflect the city’s climate resiliency and accessibility goals during its regular meeting on July 11. The first resolution passed was in support of finishing the entire Mass. Central Rail Trail from Boston through Northampton. According to the...
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