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Lee officials mull adding electric vehicle charging stations to downtown
Lee — Following a July 16 presentation by East Coast Renewable Energy (East Coast) President Nicholas Valorie, the Select Board is considering adding electric vehicle charging stations to the downtown area, with those locations yet to be determined. Valorie advocated that the program would create Level 3 charging stations within the town’s borders at no cost to the municipality for its first year of operation, the product of National Grid and Eversource incentives covering 97 percent of equipment and installation costs. East Coast would donate the remainder of the fees, including five years of software needed to run the stations.
Days-long “do not use” order remains in effect in West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Some people in West Springfield are still without drinking water Thursday as the days-long “do not use” order remains in effect. The order is in effect for parts of West Springfield from the train tracks to Memorial Ave. and all the way back to the Westfield River. Mayor Will Reichelt […]
July 23, 2024: Live at Tanglewood for Koussevitzky's 150th
Monte and Kaliis pose with an outfit owned and worn by former music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the late Serge Koussevitzky. We broadcast live from the Tanglewood grounds to celebrate the 150th birthday of Serge Koussevitzky, conductor, composer, and former music director for the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO).
Southwick’s new COA director has years of experience with seniors
SOUTHWICK — After interviewing three candidates to serve as the director of the town’s Council on Aging, the Select Board on July 15 selected longtime town employee Lisa Anderson. “We wholeheartedly endorse Lisa,” said Paula LeBlanc, the chair of the COA, when asked by Select Board Chair Jason...
First-ever student ambassador program launches at Baystate Wing Hospital
Baystate Wing Hospital has successfully launched its inaugural Student Ambassador-Mini Medical School Program, designed to provide local high school students with an immersive experience in various healthcare fields.
Sale closed in Longmeadow: $990,000 for a four-bedroom home
A spacious house located at 68 Pendleton Lane in Longmeadow has new owners. The 3,490-square-foot property, built in 1998, was sold on June 28, 2024, for $990,000, or $284 per square foot. This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and four baths. On the exterior, the house is characterized by a gable roof design, featuring roofing made of asphalt. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home features a garage. The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.7-acre.
Demolition derby among highlights of 2024 Littleville Fair
CHESTER — Moe Boisseau Sr. said he expects the demolition derby will be the biggest draw at this year’s Littleville Fair, which runs Aug. 2, 3 and 4 in the fairgrounds at 15 Kinnebrook Rd. in Chester. “Last year was the first year, and eight or nine cars...
Mass. Gaming Commission talks MGM Springfield garage, firearms, in closed-door session
SPRINGFIELD — Who has authority over guns confiscated from the public at the MGM Springfield parking garage?. More than two years into a law enforcement turf war over firearms city police spot in vehicles at MGM, still no one knows. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission continued talks on guns and parking garage security at MGM Springfield on Wednesday, but the meeting was held behind closed doors.
Grammy winning artist Father Goose comes to Springfield
(Mass Appeal) – Coming up this weekend another Grammy Winning Artist is coming to 52 Sumner to entertain kids and adults alike. Here to tell us more about it are musician Vic Rosario and, Father Goose Music himself, Wayne Rhoden.
Tree initiative at Westfield school adds to leafy urban canopy
WESTFIELD — The middle school has planted more than 40 trees on its campus since Arbor Day, and the principal says it’s on track to reach its goal of 50 trees next year. “We actually planted slightly fewer than we originally planned,” said Westfield Middle School Principal Jesse McMillan, adding some will be saved until next spring in order to dedicate the time to ensuring the planted trees’ survival.
Whip City Fiber on schedule to cover all of Westfield next year
WESTFIELD — Whip City Fiber is on track to reach every Westfield neighborhood next year or sooner. Westfield Gas & Electric officials gave an update on their broadband internet service at two open houses July 16 to answer customers’ questions on scheduling, installation, streaming, speed, and small business offerings.
MGM Springfield presents donation to help Stuff the Bus
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Donations have been pouring in for our Stuff the Bus drive to get much needed supplies to children in need in our area ahead of the first day of school. From notebooks to binders and crayons, Western Mass News viewers are continuing to donate hundreds of donations all in an effort to lend a helping hand to students and families in need for the upcoming school year. Western Mass News and the United Way of Pioneer Valley have come together this year to collect all the essentials students need in the classroom and, so far, they have 1,000 backpacks filled with supplies for homeless children in the region.
Eric Hofmanis is Johnny Cash at Majestic Theater
Eric Hofmanis believes it was fate that Johnny Cash would come into his life. Hofmanis portrays the legend in A Man Named Cash - A Tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter, coming to West Springfield’s Majestic Theater for two shows on Thursday. If you purchase a product or...
Berkshire Humane Society Pets of the Week: Meet Binx, Luna & Willow
Every Wednesday at 8:30 we're joined by John Perreault, Executive Director of the Berkshire Humane Society to discuss all the happenings at their Barker Road facility, plus talk about their Pet of the Week. This week's Pets of the Week are a lovely trio of guinea pigs! The group consists...
Three turtles found entangled — and set free — off Cape Cod in five days
This six-foot-long, 400-pound turtle was found entangled in Cape Cod Bay. Three sea turtles have been found entangled off of Cape Cod in the span of just five days. Most recently, rescue teams from the New England Aquarium, the Center for Coastal Studies and the Barnstable harbormaster’s office came together to disentangle a six-foot-long, 400-pound leatherback.
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