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Skillful crew flies through fast-paced farce in Barrington’s ‘Boeing Boeing’ (Review)
PITTSFIELD — “Boeing Boeing” is two and a half hours of non-stop laughs caused by high-flying antics, choreographed with split-second timing by Julianne Boyd, jam-packed with outstanding design from Kristen Robinson (sets), Sarah Jean Tosetti (costumes), David Lander (lights) and Fabian Obispo (sound). Add a sextet of polished performances, and you get a satisfying afternoon or evening of comedy and farce at its best.
A few showers
UNDER THE CLOUDS Wednesday and Thursday will see unsettled weather AT TIMES. Neither day will be a washout. In fact, most of the time it will be dry under mainly cloudy skies. The best shot for a little rain today will be in the morning, especially along and south of the MA Pike. Thunderstorms will pop up in NY and western New England this afternoon, but I’m not expecting much locally. Keep your outdoor plans and be ready for elevated humidity and highs in the low to mid 70s. An abundance of clouds Thursday will help limit thunderstorms coverage as a cold from passes through in the afternoon. Just isolated coverage is expected with more mostly dry and muggy weather. Tomorrow will be hotter too! Get set for highs in the lower 80s. FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND
ValleyBike Share with fleet of e-bikes relaunches next month with new operator
NORTHAMPTON — ValleyBike Share will relaunch Aug. 12 after not operating since 2022, the city of Northampton announced Tuesday. The relaunch will feature 300 existing bikes and 50 e-bikes supplied from the new operator, Drop Mobility. The previous operator, Bewegen Technologies, filed for bankruptcy protection in its native Canada in early 2023, which led to the suspension of the program in the Pioneer Valley.
HCC Names Assistant VP to Oversee Student Success Programs
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) recently named William Reyes-Cubides as assistant vice president of Academic Affairs and Student Success. In this new position, Reyes-Cubides will serve as a bridge between both sides of the Academic and Student Affairs division to ensure that students receive the support they need to achieve academic success.
Bass Pond and Paddle Club temporarily closed to swimming
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield officials announcing that Bass Pond and Paddle Club are temporarily closed to swimming. After being notified by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection the city is advising residents that swimming is closed until further notice due high bacteria count in the water. Western Mass News...
Columbaria at Southwick cemetery to accommodate growing trend for cremation
SOUTHWICK — With cremations increasing in popularity as an alternative to traditional burials, the town’s Cemetery Commission will soon install columbaria in the New Cemetery. “It was a thought of mine to make a nice thoughtful and serene space for the loved ones of those who have passed,”...
Solar Power World’s 2024 Most Forward-Thinking Contractor democratizes solar business with majority worker-ownership
The Most Forward-Thinking Contractor award celebrates solar installers devoted to making progress in energy and beyond in hopes of a more sustainable future. “PV Squared sets itself apart from the rest by offering our workers a greater stake in the company. We’re not only acknowledging their immense talent and hard work but also ensuring they have a say in our collective future. This exemplifies a refreshing approach to business, one that recognizes the importance of shared success and empowerment.”
Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services receives $100,000 emergency pantry funding from the MassMutual Foundation
The Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services of Springfield has announced the continued investment by, and partnership of, The MassMutual Foundation through a recent grant of $100,000 to support its emergency food pantry. The Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services food pantry provides healthy food options to nearly 250 individuals...
2024 All-Western Mass. Boys Volleyball: State-champion Westfield leads all selections with seven
Masslive announced its 2024 All-Western Mass. selections on Tuesday, July 23. Less than two months after earning their fifth Division II state championship, the Westfield boys volleyball team was rewarded with seven combined selections, while Agawam was next with six. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
One injured in alleged hit and run
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — One woman has been hospitalized after an alleged hit and run on Main Street in Greenfield Monday. Two men were allegedly spotted exiting a white Nissan Roque after colliding with a Toyota RAV4 just before 4:30 p.m.
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