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Iowa woman sentenced for cashing dead mother’s Social Security checks for nearly 30 years
Ella Mae Woods, 76, was ordered to serve a year in jail and repay $328,000 she reportedly pocketed in the scheme following the death of her mother in Brattleboro in 1994, according to federal prosecutors. Read the story on VTDigger here: Iowa woman sentenced for cashing dead mother’s Social Security checks for nearly 30 years.
Springfield city council seeks expansion of pilot program allowing SNAP benefits to be used at restaurants, food trucks
Officials in Springfield, Massachusetts are asking the Healey administration to give local restaurants another chance to take part in a pilot program involving food stamps. Some 27 restaurants and food trucks were named last year when Governor Maura Healey’s administration announced who would be taking part in a “Restaurant Meals Program” pilot involving SNAP.
Dalton Dilapidated House Has Interested Investor
DALTON, Mass. — The dilapidated house at 27 Mountain View Terrace may have an interested buyer. Roberta Steele and her niece, Kathleen Winterstein, who lives in Utah, have been working since June to develop a plan to address the home's condition, but because of family emergencies, they have been unable to complete all the needed work.
Keene School District introduces new leadership for the 2024-2025 academic year
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene School District has unveiled key changes to its administrative team for the upcoming school year, with three new leaders stepping into pivotal roles aimed at enhancing student services, curriculum development, and community education. Kate Adams has been appointed as the Director of Student...
Worcester Housing Authority revokes rent-security policy
WORCESTER — The Worcester Housing Authority Board of Commissioners has rescinded its policy of two upfront prepayments from lease signees, according to the public housing agency. The change went into effect Saturday, according to the Worcester Housing Authority news release. ...
Massachusetts delegates and voters are feeling new energy after DNC
BOSTON - The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is in full swing, and Massachusetts delegates and voters are feeling energized by the party's fresh-faced ticket.DNC brings energetic tone to convention"The energy was just palpable," said Massachusetts Democratic Party Chairman Steve Kerrigan, citing a renewed energy and joy on the convention floor as the state's delegates committed to support Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz in November. "I always say Massachusetts has two great exports: cranberries and political activism. The vice president is talking a lot about the future relative to our economy... to freedom... to protect reproductive rights, rights...
Pinedale Bridge reopens after two years
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Pinedale Avenue Bridge, connecting Athol and Orange, has officially reopened to all users this week after being closed for nearly two years. The bridge was closed by MassDOT in December of 2022 after vehicles were ignoring the weight limits for the bridge...
MA Residents: Expect A Cooler Than Usual 2024 Fall Season
What will fall weather look like in New England? Statistics show there will be a crisp and unsettled atmosphere as I can safely say I'll take this type of weather forecast at any time, being this past summer made our Commonwealth feel like a facsimile of days in Florida. To paraphrase: "NO THANK YOU!"
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