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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.
Qdoba named best fast-casual chain by USA Today: Here's how many are in Mass.
Fast casual diners have spoken, and they love being able to grab a quick burrito bowl or tray of tacos from Qdoba. For the sixth year in a row, the chain was named the best fast-casual restaurant in the country by USA Today. “We couldn’t have done it without you,”...
Residents raise noise, traffic, emissions concerns over increased activity at the fairgrounds
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Wednesday’s Greenfield Public Safety Commission meeting took place in the new fire station for the second time. Several resident came to give comment on the impact fairground events have had on life in their neighborhood citing concerns with noise levels, time of noise disruptions, increased traffic, and emissions.
Agawam mayor’s new aide sees similarities to other job, council clerk
AGAWAM — After 17 years working as City Council clerk, Barbara Bard has taken on a second position in town government: chief of staff to Mayor Chris Johnson. “I am quite honored that he has the confidence in me to handle it,” Bard said. Before town government, Bard...
Springfield Fashion Week kicks off soon
(Mass Appeal) – A few weeks ago we gave you a preview of this year’s Springfield Fashion Week which celebrates both Springfield and regional fashion designers, costume designers, stylists and others within the fashion industry. Today we’re joined by Cory Waring, the Springfield Fashion week Event Producer, and one of the featured designers, Sheldon Smith.
Adams Theater Presents ARKAI Music
ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Theater will present the award-winning electroacoustic duo ARKAI, who will preview their new album "Crossroads" on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:30 P.M. According to a press release:. ARKAI has inspired audiences around the world through their genre-defying string music. Graduates of The Juilliard...
Laugh ’til You’re Blue benefit for Officer Santos
(Mass Appeal) – Springfield Police Officer Nestor Santos, a seven year veteran of the Springfield Police Department, was shot while on his way to work in early June and, while he was recently released from the hospital, has a long road to recovery ahead of him. In an effort to help him and his family, friends of officer Santos have created a funny fundraiser. Phillip Anthony with Funny4funds along with Springfield Police Officer Eddie Sierra are here to tell us what they’re doing.
WS Police Seek Suspects In Store Shoplifting
West Springfield Police are asking residents for help finding two women who allegedly shoplifted from the Stop and Shop in town over the weekend. Police tell us that 15 hundred dollars' worth of over-the-counter medications for stolen. Police are looking for a black Lincoln Town Car that may have been...
Ludlow High School’s Cole Bamford Named to United Soccer Coaches 2024 Boys High School Soccer Scholar All-American Team
We are thrilled to announce that Cole Bamford of Ludlow High School has been selected for the prestigious United Soccer Coaches 2024 Boys High School Soccer Scholar All-American Team. This honor is a testament to Cole’s exceptional skills on the field and his dedication to academic excellence. The Scholar All-American...
WSBS Sounds of Summer 2024 Photos – Whiskey City
Another upbeat night of dancing took place this past Tuesday (July 23) in Great Barrington as one of the Berkshires' best country/rock/pop bands Whiskey City had the crowd at the Great Barrington VFW up and dancing for WSBS' Sounds of Summer concert series. Whiskey City is always one of the...
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