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Nearly 40 beaches across Massachusetts closed on Monday
On a hot and humid Monday in Massachusetts where temperatures in most regions are expected to climb above 90 degrees, close to 40 beaches across the state were closed, primarily due to bacteria in the water, according to the state’s publicly available water quality dashboard. In all, 37 beaches...
Time Is Running Out For Your Regular Massachusetts Driver’s License
Recently I had to renew my license for the 2nd time before my birthday this year. Thankfully, I was able to process the transaction online since I didn't have any reason to visit the RMV in person as all my records are up to date. However, for some they might...
Community grasps for meaning after killing: ‘He was a humble, kind man’
HOLYOKE — Leonardo Ortiz, Jr., was packing up his little brother Dexter’s things when, inside a reusable grocery bag, he found tiny objects neatly wrapped in newspaper. “They were my father’s old model cars,” Ortiz realized after unpacking each one. “He loved my father.”. If...
Dalton Fire District Sees Potential in Former Dalton Garage
DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton Garage would open the doors to so many possibilities, members of the Fire District said during a recent walk-through of the building. The district reconsidered the prospect of purchasing the former automotive garage, located at 385 Main St., across from the fire station, last month. The current fire station, located at 20 Flansburg Ave., is too small, especially with the addition of the ambulance service. The Water Department also needs more space.
Springfield state Rep. Bud Williams calls for more federal funding to address illegal gun pipeline
SPRINGFIELD — State legislators are calling for more help from federal law enforcement and prosecutors in fighting what police are calling a “pandemic” of urban gun violence in the city. State Rep. Bud L. Williams wants federal lawmakers to funnel more funding to the Bureau of Alcohol,...
Several road closures reported due to downed power lines, trees after storm
(WGGB/WSHM) - After a severe storm hits parts of Western Massachusetts, several counties are reporting road closures due to downed power lines and trees. Police and fire departments across Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire County are responding and some are even calling extra resources to assist. Officials also remind the...
Cape Cod bridges could be replaced by late 2030s, officials say
With the nearly $1 billion in federal funding announced last week, the Sagamore Bridge can be replaced with construction set for 2027. While Massachusetts officials celebrated the recent nearly $1 billion in federal funding which will launch the replacement of the Sagamore Bridge, they clarified that the project to replace both bridges to Cape Cod could extend into the late 2030s.
Bluebike offering free rides during Red Line shutdown
Riders can enter the code MBTAREDJULY in the Bluebikes app to receive five free rides throughout the shutdown. Red Line shutdown disrupting your commute? You might want to switch to something blue. No, not the Blue Line. Bluebikes. Insurance company Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is offering free rides...
Mass. weather: Severe storms, tornadoes, hail could hit state Tuesday night
Severe storms and tornadoes could batter parts of Massachusetts Tuesday night, ahead of what is expected to be the last day of excessive heat on Wednesday, the National Weather Service announced. These strong to severe storms are expected to start between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., beginning in parts of...
Preschool summer camp in Westfield welcomes furry, feathery, scaly visitors
WESTFIELD — Students in the preschool summer vacation academy at Highland Elementary School were delighted by special visitors to their classroom on July 12, when Forest Park’s Wildlife on Wheels arrived with its animal ambassadors. Wildlife on Wheels programs are meant to provide information about the animals, including...
Update: Be ready for damaging winds with thunderstorms in 5 Massachusetts counties Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 9:10 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 10:15 p.m. for Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Worcester counties. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 9:10 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line...
Live Wire: Mark Schwaber to unveil new album at Easthampton show
Although Mark Schwaber’s music has evolved over the years, there also have been solid threads of consistency from his first notable band, Home, through his late ‘90s act Hospital, to his current solo work. While Schwaber has used a palette incorporating everything from post-punk thrash to Elliot Smith-like...
D.A. Sullivan & Sons Welcomes Sarah Ouimette to Leadership Team
NORTHAMPTON — D.A. Sullivan & Sons Inc. (DAS) announced the arrival of Sarah Ouimette into its leadership group, marking a significant milestone in the construction company’s history. Ouimette takes on the role of chief financial officer, bringing a robust financial background and meticulous attention to detail to the...
UMass Translation Center Well Represented at 2024 New England Translators Association Conference
This spring, two staff members from the UMass Translation Center—Assistant Director Lara Matta and Senior Project Manager Shawn Lindholm—along with the center’s director, professor Regina Galasso, attended the 28th Annual New England Translators Association (NETA) Conference held at UMass Boston. The event is the largest annual translation...
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