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Dr. Sonia Dinnall inks deal to become new superintendent of Springfield Public Schools
The city of Springfield, Massachusetts officially has a new superintendent in place. Standing ovations at city hall Thursday night came as the Springfield School Committee approved a contract for Dr. Sonia Dinall, the candidate committee members picked in May to oversee the school district. A lifelong resident of Springfield, Dinnall...
RI, Mass. congressional representatives condemn ‘political violence’ in wake of Trump rally shooting
Southern New England's elected representatives condemned all political violence in the wake of the shooting at former president Donald Trump's Saturday afternoon rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Stop & Shop Store Closings: See list of 32 grocery stores to close in the Northeast
Stop & Shop plans to close 32 underperforming store locations by Nov. 2. “As we announced in May, Stop & Shop has evaluated its overall store portfolio and made the difficult decision to close underperforming stores to create a healthy base for the future growth of our brand, " said Gordon Reid, President, Stop & Shop in a press release.
Massachusetts man sentenced to prison for role in transporting at least 24 firearms from Alabama
BOSTON – A Boston man was sentenced Friday for conspiring to illegally transport firearms from Alabama into Massachusetts. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 25-year-old Kobe Smith was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV to 21 months in prison and three years of supervised release. In March 2024, Smith pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to illegally transport firearms. Smith was indicted by a federal grand jury in July 2022 along with co-defendants Jahquel Pringle, Jarmori Brown and Brandon Moore.
Biden candidacy support, cannabis industry, smalltown commerce, AI development
This week’s panel for The Rundown with Carrie Saldo includes Jim Kinney, reporter with The Springfield Republican, Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle and NEPM reporter Alden Bourne. Despite calls for him to drop out of the presidential race, President Joe Biden is finding support from some Massachusetts democrats. Among that...
It’s Illegal To Run Your Car’s A/C In Massachusetts This Summer
With summer in full force and the hot days being brutal, Massachusetts residents are turning on their vehicle's air conditioning. But is this a legal thing to do?. Does this law about cooling off your car the same as warming up your car?. According to mass.gov, while this law does...
Brunelle’s Marina closes ramps due to high water
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - An update out of South Hadley, the ramps at Brunelle’s Marina are currently closed. As of Friday, the ramps at Brunelle’s Marina and the Lady Bea are closed due to high water. The owners are asking residents to use caution when leaving the...
Crane Museum of Papermaking holds pop-up demonstrations this summer
DALTON, Mass. - The Crane Museum of Papermaking is showcasing their legacy through pop-up paper making demonstrations where people can make their own banknote paper. The Crane Museum of Papermaking's physical locations closed, but the museum is holding pop-up demonstrations. The demonstrations are to help educate people on the history...
Steel City FC women fall short, 2-1, in UWS playoffs
Steel City FC women’s team pushed top seeded New England Mutiny in a tightly contested match, but eventually fell short, losing 2-1, in UWS East Conference Semifinal final played at historic Lusitano Stadium, in Ludlow, Massachusetts. “Although we are disappointed with the result, we played a great game,” Tom...
Commissioners review plans for Grandmothers’ Garden, Westfield skatepark
WESTFIELD — At the July 8 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission, Rob Levesque of R. Levesque Associates and Friends of Grandmother’s Garden board member Jackie McDowell showed the commissioners designs for an outdoor classroom pavilion area at the garden, paid for by a $30,000 grant this spring from the Community Preservation Committee.
Weekend Outlook: Adams Street Fair, Jimmy Bernardo Memorial Ride, and More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including a street fair, an art festival, a memorial rides, a community day, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. The annual fair celebrates local first responders and helps raise money for them. The event will kick off with a first responder parade at 11:30 a.m., which will end on Depot Street.
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