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All articles pass unanimously at Ashfield Special Town Meeting
ASHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Residents unanimously passed all three of the warrant articles at Ashfield’s Special Town Meeting on Monday. The first article requested $20,000 for the Park Tennis Court rehabilitation project. The second and third articles sought the appropriation of funds for 911 call upgrades to classrooms at Sanderson Academy and Mohawk Trail Regional School.
Personal Property Revaluations coming this month
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Greenfield Board of Assessors are beginning a comprehensive personal property revaluation this month. Real Estate Research Consultation Inc. has been hired to assist in the execution of the reevaluations, beginning with Greenfield businesses on Tuesday, July 23rd. The Assessors Department encourages every personal property owner to participate in this process, questions can be directed to the Assessors Department at (413) 772-1506.
Lenox man pleads guilty after speaking with undercover officer posed as a minor
LENOX, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A Lenox man pleaded guilty in court on Tuesday for attempting to send obscene material to a minors over social media. In September 2022, 37-year-old: Paul Bruzzi used social media to have conversations with a girl he believed was 14-years-old. However, that individual was an undercover...
Three-bedroom home sells in Holland for $810,000
A house located at 33 Lee Avenue in Holland has new owners. The 1,068-square-foot property, built in 2017, was sold on June 20, 2024, for $810,000, or $758 per square foot. The layout of this two-story house includes three bedrooms and four baths. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from asphalt. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 0.3-acre.
Serious crash closes N. Main Street in Suffield
SUFFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Suffield police say North Main Street/Route 75 is closed Wednesday morning due to a serious crash. Police announced the closure just before 9 a.m. It’s affecting the street between Route 168 and Route 190. Drivers are asked to find alternate routes. This is a developing story. Check back with News 8 […]
Update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds in Middlesex and Worcester counties Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 7:13 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 7:30 p.m. for Middlesex and Worcester counties. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 7:12 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Tyngsborough...
Massachusetts House approves bill to boost renewable energy efforts
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House on Wednesday approved a bill that would help boost the state’s reliance on renewable energy, in part by streamlining the state and local permitting process for projects that shift the state away from using fossil fuels. The bill’s approval comes just weeks...
5 Massachusetts Counties That Are the Wettest Throughout the Entire State
As it has been especially evident the past couple days, Massachusetts gets its fair share of precipitation throughout any given season. Whether it's rain, snow, sleet, hail, or some bizarre wintry mix, we have seen it all on a yearly basis in the New England region. This week, we've seen an onslaught of rain as the weekly forecast seems to change on a daily basis so we might even see more this week. But in Massachusetts, what are the areas that get the most precipitation? What are the wettest counties in the Bay State?
More Storms Bring Humidity Relief
After a round of strong and severe storms moved through New England yesterday, we have another round coming through today. With another day featuring heat and humidity, it is again possible that we see a few strong and severe storms. For that reason, we have another severe thunderstorm watch issued for areas north and west of Boston. The main risk tonight is for damaging wind gusts but also expect torrential rain and lightning as well.
Massachusetts gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell last week at an average of $3.49 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.50 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 6 cents since last month. According to...
Workers struggle to stay cool as summer heat continues to worsen
As summers get hotter, there is growing concern about the impact of excessive heat on workers, especially those who spend a lot of time outdoors. There are state and federal efforts in the works to address this. In the meantime, extreme heat is happening more often across the U.S. Greater Boston has already had multiple heat waves this summer. In Boston, average summer temperatures have increased 1.4 degrees since 1970.
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