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Berkshire Health Systems says new harm reduction vending machine in North Adams is first of its kind in Massachusetts
A vending machine that dispenses harm reduction supplies has been installed in North Adams, Massachusetts. Berkshire Health Systems, the county’s largest healthcare provider, announced Tuesday that the machine is officially up and running at the Berkshire Harm Reduction office at 6 West Main Street. Clients who have been furnished with a code will be able to access clean syringes, alcohol wipes, fentanyl test strips, Narcan, and other materials aimed at preventing the spread of disease and reducing the chance of overdose deaths 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The machine – which comes from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health – also provides emergency contraception, pregnancy tests, and other sexual wellness products. Berkshire Harm Reduction program manager Sarah DeJesus tells WAMC that the device is the first of its kind in Massachusetts.
Single-family house in Wilbraham sells for $1.2 million
A 5,687-square-foot house built in 1955 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 659 Ridge Road in Wilbraham was sold on July 26, 2024. The $1,175,000 purchase price works out to $207 per square foot. This two-story house offers a roomy layout with six bedrooms and six baths. On the exterior, the home features a gable roof design constructed with wood shake roofing / shingles. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. In addition, the home includes a garage. Situated on a spacious 2.0-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
Lenox loosens town manager residency restrictions
Lenox — By a large voice vote on Tuesday, August 13, Lenox citizens approved amending a 1991 town bylaw to allow county residents to be selected for its open town manager position as opposed to mandating that those applicants live in Lenox or reside in the town within a year of employment.
Purple Heart proud: Hadley celebrates becoming latest community to honor those
HADLEY — An Army medic in the Vietnam War who earned a Purple Heart, Hadley resident Bob O’Neil returned home more than 50 years ago with no fanfare or community celebration recognizing his service. As with fellow resident, veteran and Purple Heart recipient Dennis Fil, who served in...
The Lehrer Report: Aug. 15, 2024
Garden report: The chipmunk is having a superb meals with my tomatoes — even green ones. I try to harvest every day to keep ahead of the little foodie, but the chipmunk is faster and can squeeze through the fence. The asters and hibiscus have bloomed. Waiting for...
UMass lands $6.4M EPA grant to help steel industry shrink carbon footprint
AMHERST — More than 37% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions are produced by the billions of tons of concrete, asphalt, steel, glass and other construction materials used in buildings and other infrastructure projects, according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates. For steel manufacturers to better understand their carbon...
Importance of having a generator for your home
(MASS APPEAL) – In the event of a power outage, a generator can help keep your home or business up and running. Todd Smith, and Danielle Chartier the head managers of the Generator Division, join me this morning to share why you should have a generator. Bartholomew Electric is...
Eversource to conduct helicopter inspections of transmission lines
SOUTH HADLEY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Eversource will be performing helicopter patrols of the western Massachusetts transmission lines from Wednesday, August 21 through Friday, August 23, with a rain date of August 26. The purpose of the flyover is to patrol the transmission lines looking for vegetation issues. Towns to be...
61-year-old motorcyclist dead after crash in Simsbury
SIMSBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Simsbury police Thursday identified the 61-year-old killed in a motorcycle crash on Tuesday. The motorcyclist was identified as James Ferreira. Police said he was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. According to police, the crash happened at the intersection of Hartford Avenue/Route 189 and […]
Koma Precision Unveils KMA-60 SmartLoader Automatic Pallet Changer at IMTS 2024
East Windsor, CT – Koma Precision, Inc., the leading provider of precision rotary tables and angle heads in North America, announces the debut of a new, compact, high-mix autoloader for CNC machines. The KMA-60 SmartLoader simplifies machine loading and helps maximize production and profitability for manufacturers of all sizes.
Expectations set high for UMass women’s soccer in 2024
The Massachusetts women’s soccer team will kick off its 2024 season on Thursday night against Syracuse. Coming off of a 9-5-4 2023 campaign while finishing fourth in the Atlantic 10, expectations for the 2024 season are high amongst the Minutewomen, especially knowing that it will be their final season in the A-10.
Champion of Latino leaders in Mass., Cesar Ruiz, must regroup after sanction (Editorial)
Cesar Ruiz, a prominent Western Massachusetts businessman, just got an expensive lesson in campaign finance law. His wish to support Hispanic and Latino candidates for office must no longer violate state rules on how money flows to candidates. Cash he planned to give to candidates, $190,000 worth, will instead benefit charities.
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