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Northampton has money for schools. It needs to spend it (Viewpoint)
NORTHAMPTON — Several days per month for the past five months, after my day of work as a pediatrician ends, I head over to the Northampton School Committee or City Council Chambers. I have been attending as many meetings as I can — even when they last late into the night, even in stifling heat, and even when I would much rather be at home.
Superintendent Herman meets residents during ‘Cuppa Joe’ event
AMHERST — On July 12, Town Manager Paul Bockelman was joined by Dr. Ericilda Xiomara Herman, the new superintendent of schools for the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District, during its monthly “Cuppa’ Joe with Paul” event. The “Cuppa’ Joe with Paul” coffees are a monthly event and...
Tenants, supporters meet with rent increases looming
EASTHAMPTON — During an emotional evening, Cottage Street Studios tenants, artist allies, community members and public officials completely filled the CitySpace Blue Room on July 11 for a public event in support of keeping affordable studio space at One Cottage Street. Current and former tenants, along with other supporters...
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.
Hardline Tattoo Studio Opens in Adams
ADAMS, Mass. — Hardline Studio opened its books on Friday, offering a variety of original tattoos created by owner Thomas Buckley. For him, this has been a longtime dream. He has been a tattoo artist for more than 15 years and many wore his artwork at the ribbon cutting attended by the Board of Selectmen.
Chicopee market taking precautions amid deli meat listeria outbreak
A warning has gone out across the country about a deadly listeria outbreak tied to deli meats. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring the situation after at least two people have died and more than two dozen others seriously sickened.
Housatonic Water Works receives $350,000 grant from MassDEP and EPA
Great Barrington — Eileen Mooney, publisher of the NEWSletter, reported that Housatonic Water Works received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency and the state’s Department of Environmental Protection on June 13. According to the letter, which Mooney received through a public records request, the company has received...
Two Chicopee schools given reports after observations
CHICOPEE — Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Accountability Jennifer Bellville met with the School Committee at its July 10 meeting to discuss an update regarding things going on within her office and the district. Chicopee High School and Chicopee Comprehensive High School were both chosen by the Department of...
4-Year-Old Hurt After Woman Grabs Wheel Of Car During Argument In East Windsor: Police
Their Honda Civic crashed into a tree resulting in a child's serious injury, East Windsor police said. Madelin A. Soto-Santizo also was charged with two counts of child endangerment after the crash on Friday, July 19, police said. East Windsor police responded to Brookwood Gardens on Hickory Corner Road at...
Shoplifter's Accomplice Threatens Bystanders With Knife Outside Putnam Walmart, Police Say
In Windham County, Contessa Vayo, age 34, of Brooklyn, was arrested on suspicion of threatening and related charges outside the Putnam Walmart on School Street on Friday afternoon, July 29. Connecticut State Police said it was around 2:30 p.m. when a man pushed a cart full of merchandise out of...
Food truck catches fire in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — No one was injured when a food truck caught fire Tuesday in Hartford, causing its propane tanks to explode. The fire happened at about 11:20 on Linnmore Street near Fairfield Avenue, according to the fire department. The name of the food truck was not immediately made available. The food truck was […]
Livestream: 119K Commission: Education Discussion
HARTFORD, CT – With a focus on education, the 119K Commission has two panels planned for tonight’s discussion on the state’s 119,000 disconnected or at-risk youth at Hartford City Hall. The first panel will feature Melane Thomas, Director of School Counseling for Maloney High School in Meriden and John Maduko, President of Connecticut State Community College speaking on the topic of how to prepare students for the workforce.
UMass Chan Ranked Top Tier Medical School for Primary Care
WORCESTER – U.S. News and World Report released its national rankings for 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings, including rankings by specialty. Separately, U.S. News also released its graduate medical school rankings. In its report on graduate school rankings, UMass Chan Medical School ranked in the top tier of 15 institutions...
Guard Donates F-15C to New England Air Museum
JULY 23, 2024 – The 104th Fighter Wing donated an F-15 Eagle to the New England Air Museum July 22 as the wing prepares for the conversion to the F35A Lightning II. Col. Michael Glass, 104th Operations Group commander, flew the F-15C aircraft 85-101 on its final flight, landing at Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Connecticut.
New Report Outlines Challenges of LGBTQIA+ Community in Greater Hartford
HARTFORD, CT – A new report shows that despite advances in the rights that LGBTQIA+ residents in Greater Hartford enjoy, they still face greater challenges than their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts in areas ranging from financial stability to housing insecurity. The report, titled LGBTQIA+ Resident Wellbeing in Greater Hartford,...
MOT Senior softball in semis with chance to advance to championship
MOT Senior softball is set to play for a chance to advance to the Senior League Softball semifinal for a chance to advance to the championship. MOT is the Delaware representative in the Senior Softball Eastern Regional in Worcester, Massachusetts. They are set to face Connecticut today at 5:30pm. Connecticut is represented by the Bristol Girls Little League ... Read More
Douglas Orchard & Farm is having a great blueberry season
DOUGLAS, Mass. - Douglas Orchard & Farm joins those who are saying it’s been a great year for blueberries. Blueberry fields in Massachusetts are having a great season this year. Blueberry season in Massachusetts runs from the middle of July to the end of August. Douglas Orchard & Farm's...
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