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Cummington Fair opens gates for 156th run
It is all good fun in calling themselves “one of the best little fairs in the country.”. “It is a friendly competition,” said Albert Judd, president of the board of directors of the Hillside Agricultural Society, organizers of the annual Cummington Fair since 1869. If you purchase a...
Mayor Marchetti hosts first community meeting to inform people of new trash collection process with Casella
PITTSFIELD, Mass. - On Wednesday, the City of Pittsfield held the first of four community meetings scheduled on the new toter trash collection system starting in Pittsfield. The City of Pittsfield is hosting an informational meeting for the new trash process. Mayor Peter Marchetti informed people of the new process...
Lee officials sign closing documents for new Department of Public Works property
Lee — Town officials moved forward on August 20 with the purchase of 1185 Pleasant Street, formerly occupied by Daley & Sons Trucking, to serve as the town’s new Department of Public Works. “I have to say this is actually a very important step for all of the...
Board signs off on trail rebuild bid
WILMINGTON - During their meeting on Tuesday, August 20, the Wilmington Selectboard approved a bid from Saladino Property Management for the Hoot, Toot, and Whistle Trail Improvement Project in the amount of $276,479.15. They also approved new pay rates for Wilmington police officers. Support local journalism. Access to our full...
Swanzey man faces federal charges for gun theft
CONCORD, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A Swanzey resident has been formally charged in federal court for the theft of firearms from a licensed gun dealership, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young. Khale Guillou, a 19-year-old from Swanzey, has been indicted on one count of stealing firearms...
Patriots Surprisingly Release Longtime NFL Vet Ahead of Cutdown Day
The New England Patriots don’t play their final preseason game until Sunday night, but that isn’t stopping them from making minor changes to their 90-man roster. With the preseason ending this weekend, many teams including the Patriots will be releasing and adding players as they try to see who will make the 53-man roster. On Wednesday, New England made a shocking move on the defensive line that no one saw coming.
A reckoning on Cape Cod: 'racism happens here every day'
"Racism happens here every day," said Leslie Dominguez Santos, human rights coordinator for Barnstable County. Lower Cape residents gathered at the Federated Church of Orleans for a panel about racism on Cape Cod on Sunday, August 18. The panel—hosted by the church’s Interfaith Justice Committee and Am HaYam Cape Cod...
Community input session for Montague City road improvements
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of Montague is exploring ways to make roads safer in Montague Center. Partnering with the engineering and design firm VHB, they are formulating options for roadway improvements that address speeding and pedestrian/bicycle safety. On September 5th at 6 p.m. via Zoom, a design and feedback community input session will be held.
4 Mass. cities make Realtor.com’s list of the hottest ZIP codes
"Buyers have honed in on affordable Midwest and well-located Northeast metros that offer some combination of value and desirability." Four Massachusetts communities made Realtor.com’s list of the hottest 50 ZIP codes for home buyers in 2024. The report, released Monday, named Gahanna, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus, the hottest...
Popular Retailer With 6 Massachusetts Locations Planning Temporary Closure
Summer vacation is nearing the end but not without a big celebration to go out on a high note. That's right the Labor Day holiday weekend is our one last summer vacation/party opportunity. Whether you're traveling on Labor Day weekend or are hosting or attending a picnic, chances are you'll probably need to pick up some goods.
Opponents of new gun law look to overturn it through 2026 ballot question
Gun rights advocates would need to collect thousands of signatures to secure a ballot question about repealing the law. Earlier this summer, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a major gun bill that cracked down on “ghost guns,” expanded so-called “red flag” laws, and more. Now, gun rights advocates are taking the first steps toward challenging the law. The process could eventually lead to a ballot question going before voters in 2026 about repealing the law.
Youth empowerment center in progress in Amherst, but some critical of how long effort is taking
AMHERST — Planning for a youth empowerment and cultural center, a recommendation from the Community Safety Working Group in a report delivered to the Town Council three years ago, remains a work in in progress, the successor committee to the former working group heard on Aug. 14. At the...
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