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West Stockbridge Planning Board unanimously approves major zoning bylaw changes, but text not published
West Stockbridge — With Planning Board members Christopher Tonini and Andrew Fudge seated at the dais along with Chair Dana Bixby, the group unanimously approved zoning changes on July 15 to the town’s bylaws pertaining to short-term rentals (STRs) and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Generally, STRs are units...
City leaders detail school district projects receiving pandemic-related funds in Springfield
As the city’s new public schools superintendent marked her first day on the job Monday, leaders in Springfield, Massachusetts gathered to highlight how millions of emergency relief funding from the pandemic is fueling numerous projects. Standing in what was once a Friendly’s restaurant off of Sumner Avenue, Springfield Mayor...
Wormtown Music Festival Unveils 2024 Lineup: Max Creek, Dopapod, Mihali & More
Wormtown Music Festival announced its 2024 lineup including Max Creek, Dopapod, Mihali and more. The three-day event returns to Camp KeeWanee in Greenfield, Massachusetts September 13 – 15. Also among the Wormtown 2024 performers are Dirtwire, Ghost-Note, Prince/Bowie, The Nth Power, Yes Darling, Bella’s Bartok, Consider the Source, Escaper,...
Musical Mountain Day Returns to Bousquet
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mountain Day returns for its third year at Bousquet on Saturday. Doors open at 1 p.m. for a lineup of performances, food and beer trucks, face painting, lawn games, and more. The musical performances run from 3 to 10:30. Featured artists are Whiskey Treaty Roadshow, now...
1 transported by LifeFlight, after motor vehicle crash in Palmer
PALMER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A two-car crash in Palmer left at least one person injured on Tuesday afternoon, that person life-flighted from the scene by first responders. Western Mass News spoke with a neighbor that saw it all happen in front of his home. “All you could hear was a...
Date set for 2025 Ironman 70.3 Western Mass.
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Ironman officially launched its summer 2025 race schedule and the Ironman 70.3 Western Mass. will be taking place on June 8. Thousands turned out for this year’s triathlon where athletes swam 1.2 miles in the Connecticut River, biked 56 miles, and then ran 13.1 miles before finishing in Springfield.
UMass researcher studies the importance of naps
Sleep researcher Dr. Rebecca Spencer has been studying the effects of sleep on the brain for 20 years. When her children were young she wondered like most parents, whether naps really benefit children at such a young age? The answer she found was that yes, they do, which led to Spencer studying the connection between sleep and memory in young children and infants.
Expanded Dalton Day Set for July 20
DALTON, Mass. — Dalton Day on Saturday is being expanded this year to include a car show, more local food, Irish dance troupe, children's activities, a town mascot, and plenty of music. The festivities begin at 11 a.m. on the grounds of the Dalton Senior Center, located at 40...
Lawmakers call for a state probe into South Hadley nursing home
Two state lawmakers have been calling for an investigation into a South Hadley nursing home since last week, citing unpaid workers and a lack of supplies to care for residents. State Senator Jake Oliveira of Ludlow and State Representative Dan Carey of Easthampton said they have heard complaints about Pioneer...
'A dream come true': Local players relish appearing in EA Sports NCAA Football 25
Josh Atwood's eligibility endured just long enough. The UMass senior center from Natick is entering his fifth season as a college football player. He got to be a freshman twice after appearing in four games as a nose tackle during the 2020 COVID season and receiving an extra year because of it. ...
The Nation’s 911 System Is on the Brink of Its Own Emergency
Just after lunchtime on June 18, Massachusetts’ leaders discovered that the statewide 911 system was down. A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave outage updates at a press conference outlining plans for the Celtics’ championship parade, and local officials urged people to summon help by pulling red fire alarm boxes.
Yankee Candle to lay off 100 workers in Massachusetts
DEERFIELD - Yankee Candle, the scented candle company based in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, is set to lay off about 100 employees at a distribution facility.A WARN notice filed with the state says the layoffs will take effect on Sept. 9.A spokesperson for parent company Newell Brands said distribution operations at the 27 Yankee Candle Way facility are being relocated."The distribution facility will remain open, but as part of our consolidation efforts, we are reducing the number of employees working there," the spokesperson said. The employees who are being let go will get "transition benefits," the company said.Fragrance business decliningBack in January...
Cape League Power Rankings: The Hyannis Harbor Hawks picked up resume building wins
The top four teams in the Cape Cod Baseball League power rankings have featured in every power ranking this season and, despite a shuffle in position, that is no different for Week 4. The fifth spot was heavily contested. Bourne has had a resurgence of late, where the Braves strung together a three-game win...
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