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We’re No. 1: New ranking says Mass. schools are the best
The report compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 metrics. Massachusetts has the best schools in the country, according to a new report from WalletHub. The report, comparing the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 metrics, accounted for performance, funding, safety, class size, and instructor credentials.
Mass. SJC tosses out murder conviction for getaway driver in Charlestown shooting
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on Tuesday overturned a first-degree murder conviction against a man who prosecutors say was the getaway driver in a fatal November 2014 shooting in the Charlestown section of Boston. The court found there was no evidence to suggest the man intended for the victim to be killed.
Reaching for a new era in sports tourism in New England (Viewpoint)
As the world eagerly awaits the 2024 Paris Olympics, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the places within our nation that have cultivated the spirit of athletic excellence and unyielding dedication. There’s no better place to begin this reflection than New England — a region that has planted the seeds of many great American sports traditions and nurtured them into global phenomena.
Family wants answers after ring theft at Baystate Franklin Medical Center
SPRINGFIELD — A Leverett family is pleading for the return of a diamond engagement ring that was stolen from their late 99-year-old matriarch while she was being treated last month at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. The woman, Hilda May Williams, also of Leverett, subsequently died. Her daughter, Shelley Carey...
UMass researching including care provisions in labor data
AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — UMass Amherst’s Political Economy Research Institute has been awarded $2.7 million to improve U.S. data infrastructure related to both paid and unpaid care provision. The end result of the project will be improved policies and programs driven by easily accessible data at the intersection of economics and care.
United Way Blooming Backpacks collecting donations
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — United Way’s annual Blooming Backpacks drive is underway with the collection of donated new backpacks filled with school supplies from the community happening now through August 8th when the distribution event is set to be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the John Zon Community Center in Greenfield. This program has provided hundreds of backpacks to Franklin County students since 2005.
On street parking ban in Ludlow due to ongoing construction
LUDLOW, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Ludlow Department of Public Works has issued an on-street parking ban due to ongoing road work. Residents cannot park on Merrimac Street from these streets listed below:. East Street to Cambridge Street. Laconia Street from East Street to Winsor Street. That parking ban will be...
Springfield Police searching for missing teen
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Springfield Police Department is asking for your help to locate a missing teenager. 14-year-old Joarelys Martinez was last seen getting on a bus to Baystate Academy on Monday. If you’ve seen her or know her whereabouts, contact the police department. Copyright 2024. Western Mass...
Power outages reported in Greenfield Tuesday
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A number of Greenfield residents experienced power outages Tuesday evening in the area of Silver Street, Lunt Drive, and Green River Road. Witnesses reported power lines down on Country Club Road. Franklin County Now will provide updates when more information on the outage becomes available.
Four GCC staff, faculty members granted Emeritus Status
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Four faculty and staff members at Greenfield Community College have been granted Emeritus Status this summer; Norman Beebe, Charlotte Gifford, Teresa Jones and Paul Lindale. All four have demonstrated initiative, passion, and commitment to the college through their exceptional service and enduring impact on the institution.
Single family residence in Amherst sells for $810,000
A 3,200-square-foot house built in 1990 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 35 Woodlot Road in Amherst was sold on July 2, 2024. The $810,000 purchase price works out to $253 per square foot. This two-story house boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The home's external structure has a gable roof design, covered with asphalt roofing. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.7-acre.
Springfield City Councilor Zaida Govan highlights the need for change in voter turnout
A speech from Springfield City Councilor Zaida Govan highlighted the need for change in the city's low voter turnout rates. Currently, there are over 20,000 inactive voters in the city.
West Springfield native, Blue Sox pitcher Christopher Torres commits to play D-I baseball
West Springfield native and Valley Blue Sox pitcher Christopher Torres has found a new home to continue his academic and athletic career. Torres announced on Sunday via X, formerly known as Twitter, that he committed to play Division I baseball at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Torres entered the transfer portal after his sophomore year at Eastern Connecticut State University.
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