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COVID cases are spiking again in Massachusetts. Here's why.
BOSTON - The number of COVID cases is spiking across the country, including here in Massachusetts, and the virus just isn't going away.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 40 states are reporting high COVID activity levels, including most of New England. Emergency room visits are at their highest for the coronavirus since February, and we're definitely seeing an uptick in cases in my urgent care clinic.Many of you will ask - why now? The coronavirus continues to mutate in an effort to evade our immune systems, so even if you get infected, after about three months your...
Abuse survivor keeps pushing Mass. bill that would make GPS tampering a felony
For defendants awaiting trial in Massachusetts it is, along with bail, a ticket to freedom. GPS monitoring devices allow for the remote enforcement of court orders, such as curfews and restraining orders.
Two-time Olympian Gabby Thomas made mark at Williston Northampton
The Summer Olympics in Paris begins this week. One high-profile athlete with local ties is Gabby Thomas. The Northampton, Massachusetts, native is one of the United States' best hopes for a gold medal in track and field. She went to high school at Williston Northampton in neighboring Easthampton. We paid...
“Smart People” Is Final Show of Silverthorne Summer Season
The final show of the Silverthorne Theater Company‘s summer season, Smart People, opens on August 2nd! Directed by Michael Ofori, performances will take place at the Perch at Hawks & Reed in Greenfield, from August 2nd – 10th. As Obama runs for his first term in office, four...
Sale closed in Belchertown: $830,000 for a four-bedroom home
A 3,307-square-foot house built in 2006 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 141 Granby Road in Belchertown was sold on June 28, 2024. The $830,000 purchase price works out to $251 per square foot. This two-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home's outer structure has a hip roof frame, composed of asphalt. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. In addition, the home comes with an attached garage. Situated on a spacious 1.4-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
These Massachusetts legislators are boycotting Netanyahu’s speech to Congress
The Israeli prime minister is slated to address a Congress deeply divided over his leadership on Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting Washington this week amid deepening tensions between the two ally nation’s leadership teams, and during a period of political flux in the United States. At...
Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing leaving Framingham to open new Western Mass. location
An award-winning Framingham brewery has made the “difficult decision” to relocate to Western Massachusetts after licensing problems arose around its beer garden and planned patio. Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company, located for the past eight years at 81 Morton St. in Framingham, announced its decision to close and relocate...
Federal labor department finds local restaurant violated rules on tips, overtime
A U.S. Department of Labor investigation found Tito’s Taqueria owed more than $62,000 in back wages and withheld tips to 126 employees across three locations in Keene, Brattleboro and Greenfield, Mass. The counter service restaurant that sells burritos and tacos has paid $124,000 in an administrative settlement with labor...
New owners seek approval for windows at St. Mary’s rectory in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON – The new owners of St. Mary of the Assumption Church are asking the Historical Commission for approval to swap out 65 windows in the rectory home, the first hint of what they’re planning for the property that overlooks a busy downtown intersection. The windows in the...
14-Year-Old Girl Missing In Springfield, Police Ask For Help Finding Her
Joarelys Martinez was last seen getting on a bus to Baystate Academy on Monday, July 22. Springfield police ask anyone who knows her whereabouts or has any information on her disappearance to contact detectives at 413-787-6360 or the department's non-emergency line at 413-787-6300. to follow Daily Voice Hampden and receive...
Crews respond to crash on I-291 in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Massachusetts State Police report that Friday at around 2:20 a.m. on Route 291, a vehicle sped away from a traffic stop at over 100 mph, before attempting to take Exit 4 and crashing. The rollover crash left the operator, a 41-year-old from Springfield, fatally wounded. He...
Jersey Breeders Updated on Dairy Policy
Jersey breeders were brought up to date on federal dairy policies and issues of impact at the annual meeting of National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) in Springfield, Mass., on June 21, 2024. Charlie Garrison of the Garrison Group spoke about the new farm bill, the school milk program, tax policy updates and international trade. Erick Metzger, general manager for NAJ, discussed dairy profitability, expansion of the monthly milk production report published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and inclusions in USDA’s recommended decision for Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs).
Constitutional Amendments Approved by AJCA Membership
Four Constitutional amendments pertaining to the directors and terms of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) were approved by membership vote during the AJCA’s Annual Meeting on June 22, 2024, in Springfield, Mass. The amendments make the following changes to the Constitution:. The total number of Districts is reduced...
Jersey Leadership Named at Annual Meetings
Officers and directors of the USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held on June 21 and 22, 2024 in Springfield, Mass. Alan Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., was elected to his third one-year term as President of...
Summary of AJCA, NAJ Board Meetings June 2024
The summer meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) Boards of Directors were held June 18 and 19, 2024, at the Sheraton Monarch Place Hotel, Springfield, Mass. Actions taken are summarized. AJCA-NAJ-AJSC Finances. The 2023 year-end audited financial statements for the companies, the auditor-reviewed...
Springfield man accused of leading drug trafficking ring in Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — After allegedly setting up several fentanyl purchases to undercover federal agents, a 20-year-old Springfield man is facing drug trafficking charges in federal court. Hussein Iman is facing charges including conspiracy to distribute and distribution of fentanyl and cocaine following a raid on his Berkshire Avenue home,...
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