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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.
St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke Names James Lavelle 2025 Grand Marshal
HOLYOKE — The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke announced that its 72nd grand marshal is James Lavelle. The grand marshal is the highest local honor given to a person who has distinguished themselves as a loyal person to their career, their family, and their Irish ancestry. James and...
GCC receives $200K grant for clean energy training
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield Community College was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Department of Energy for the development of clean energy training programs in the fields of Industrial Machine Maintenance and Mechatronics. The college is working to address local workforce needs to drive economic growth while also remaining dedicated to environmental sustainability.
Greenfield plans to switch to all-electric city vehicles
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — At Tuesday’s Economic Development Committee meeting, Energy and Sustainability Director Carole Collins shared plans to take the city’s entire vehicle fleet electric, over 100 vehicles. The city has purchased an electric Chevy Blazer for the building inspector, and Collins shared that...
Former Shutesbury man facing 29 charges related to domestic violence
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A Shutesbury man is facing 29 charges of aggravated rape, assault and battery, stalking, strangulation, and others in Franklin County Superior Court. 31 year-old Branden Eugenio has pleaded not guilty to the charges stemming from an April incident where he was accused of raping his partner.
North Adams Planners Gives Thumbs Up to Food Pantry Relocation
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry is moving into the former Aubuchon Hardware site on Union Street, tripling its space. The Planning Board on Monday unanimously approved the Northern Berkshire Interfaith Action Initiative's application to relocate to the store's warehouse from Eagle Street, where it has operated for 13 years.
Car Crashes Into House In Somers
The crash happened on Wednesday, Aug. 14 just before 12:30 p.m., when a vehicle collided with a house on Muscoot River Road in the town of Somers, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Arriving first responders discovered that the structure was still under construction and was not occupied by...
Scattered thunderstorms drop hail in several towns in Connecticut
A few thunderstorm cells moved through Connecticut Thursday afternoon, bringing vivid lightning, gusty winds, and hail to several towns in Connecticut. A severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for Hartford, Tolland, and New London counties, but those warnings have has since expired. The storms produced hail in several towns, including Enfield,...
Mass. Olympic heroes take late-night TV by storm
The Olympics may no longer be live on TV, but Massachusetts' contingent of Olympians are still getting plenty of media attention — even late at night. Northampton native and Harvard graduate Gabby Thomas and Worcester's Stephen Nedoroscik got the late-night spotlight, appearing on "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen" Wednesday.
Cucumbers Cause of Latest Outbreak in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
Zip Trip Forecast
TGIF After stronger storms Thursday, we are waking up to more quiet weather today. Plan on some fog early, this will keep visibility lower for some. It’s our last Zip Trip of the season, and you’ll want a sweatshirt if you are heading out to Walpole with temperatures in the low 60s early on. We will see more hazy sunshine again today with highs in the 80s inland and 70s at the coast. The haze is thanks to smoke from Canada wildfires getting pushed into New England, this is going to leave us with poor air quality. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for central Massachusetts, anyone sensitive to this should limit time outdoors. MOSTLY DRY WEEKEND Clouds will increase from west to east this weekend. The progress of a storm coming our way from the west has been slowed down by Hurricane Ernesto, set to pass well offshore from New England. Beachgoers must be careful for high surf and dangerous rip current this weekend along the MA coastline, particularly south facing beaches. Ernesto may be close to major hurricane strength as it approaches Bermuda, where rain is set to begin tonight and last through Saturday.
Massachusetts Braces for Scattered Storms Along I-495 and Cooler Weekend Temperatures
Boston, MA – Massachusetts residents should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms today, mainly concentrated east of I-495. The National Weather Service in Boston reports that highs will reach the low to mid-80s, with the chance of precipitation at 40% in the Boston area. Winds will remain mild, coming from the northwest at 5 mph.
Westfield Fair readies for 96th annual run
Sheila Phelon, president of the Westfield Fair Association, has been going to fairs like this weekend’s Westfield Fair for most of her life. “When I was a little girl I used to follow my dad to fairs where he would participate in horse and oxen draws. As I got older, my mother would have me help her work the food booths at various fairs like Cummington and Westfield. And after I got married and moved to Westfield, I got even more involved. I laugh when it comes to my family and their involvement in the fair, that it is not a choice but something you do in this family,” she said.
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