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Massachusetts Hockey Adds Graduate Transfer Joey Musa To 2024-25 Roster
AMHERST, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts will welcome 5-9 160-pound left-shot forward Joey Musa to its 2024-25 roster as a graduate transfer from Dartmouth, head coach Greg Carvel announced on Tuesday. A native of Orange Park, Florida, Musa is the older brother of Minutemen sophomore Jack Musa, and joins the Minutemen with one season of eligibility remaining.
The Circus Arts Conservatory makes first trip to Berkshire County
LENOX, Mass. – Juggling, balancing and other fun acts are being performed at Duffin Theater. The Circus Arts Conservatory is bringing the circus to Berkshire County. This will be the first time they will be in Bekrshire County. The Circus Arts Conservatory aims to continue the legacy of the...
Springfield purchases Liberty Street parcel to connect open space along Abbey Brook
SPRINGFIELD – A small parcel of land off Liberty Street that was once targeted to be a gas station or small commercial plaza will instead be protected as a place for wetlands to remain undisturbed, trees to grow and animals to take refuge. The city officially announced last week...
West Springfield police seek help identifying Stop & Shop theft suspects
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals who allegedly stole around $1,500 worth of over-the-counter medications from the Stop & Shop on Riverdale Street. The theft occurred on July 21 at about 8 p.m. Authorities released surveillance images of the suspects,...
Task force proposed to tackle prohibited activity at Southwick conservation land
SOUTHWICK — Meeting for the second time since a brawl between visitors and neighbors just outside the North Pond Conservation Area, the Select Board on Monday considered a proposal to form a task force to address misuse of the property. “At this point, it’s incumbent on us as [the...
PIttsfield 16s Fall in Babe Ruth Regional Final
AUGUSTA, Maine -- The Norwalk, Conn., Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars Tuesday beat Pittsfield, 2-0, in the championship game of the New England Regional. It marked the second shutout loss to the Connecticut State Champions in three days for Pittsfield. But it was a very different game this time around. On...
Dalton Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee Discusses Next Steps
DALTON, Mass. — The town's Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee held its first meeting on last Wednesday. The committee voted to have two co-chairs and elected Don Davis and Craig Wilbur for the positions. The committee will be examining all the options for a new police station or combined...
Jungle Jim Free Library Event in Adams
ADAMS, Mass. — Families and children are invited to the Adams Free Library's free event hosting "Minecraft Madness Balloon Magic" by "Jungle Jim" Manning on Thursday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and best for ages four to eleven. Jim Manning,...
‘They didn’t do anything wrong’: Hampden Sheriff’s Office runs camp for children of inmates
SPRINGFIELD — Although this is Isaac Galas’ last year attending the Youth Leadership Academy camp, there is no chance that he’s going away. “I like the new experiences, the adventure and how we learn new things every day,” he said. “Next year, I’m going to be a CIT.”
State officials receptive to plans for downtown Westfield cultural district
WESTFIELD — Representatives from the Massachusetts Cultural Council recently gave positive feedback during a site review of Westfield’s proposed cultural district, according to Community Development Director Peter Miller. While he has yet to receive official feedback, he thinks the proposal met the representative’s expectations. “They seemed pleased...
Tree down on Ed Clark Road in Colrain
COLRAIN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Colrain police have reported a tree down in front of 204 Ed Clark Road that brought wires down with it. The road will be closed until the tree can be removed and the wires repaired. Drivers should seek alternate routes.
GoFundMe started for family of child who died at Benedict Pond
Pittsfield and Great Barrington — A GoFundMe campaign has been started for the family of EarlGiver Essien. On July 17, the 13-year-old was found unresponsive at Benedict Pond and, while lifesaving efforts including CPR were performed by several bystanders and doctors at Fairview Hospital, the child was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The annual Bomplenazo celebration returns to downtown Springfield
(Mass Appeal) – Bomba de Aquí is a cultural and educational project that promotes Puerto Rican Bomba dance and music and they bring it all together each summer for everyone to enjoy at the annual Bomplenazo celebration. Brendaliz Cepeda and Saul Penaloza, owners and founding members of Bomba de Aqui, join me now to share all the fun details of the upcoming celebration.
Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum Celebrating 40th Anniversary with Two Special Train Events this weekend
The Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum celebrates 40 years of offering tourist train rides The post Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum Celebrating 40th Anniversary with Two Special Train Events this weekend first appeared on Spotlight News.
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