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A pilot program supporting those transitioning out of public benefits
Carolyn Martinez was in a predicament. In 2012, the Springfield native was a 25-year-old single mom to three daughters getting by on public aid. She relied on food stamps, disability assistance and cash assistance to make do. Determined to secure a better life for herself and her daughters, she began working another job.
Pittsfield will take national stage as Vice President Harris appears at fundraiser
Harris plans to attend weekend fundraiser in Pittsfield. The City of Pittsfield will be on the national stage this weekend as Vice President Kamala Harris will make one of the first stops on her presidential campaign at a ticketed fundraiser there. Harris announced just days ago that she would look...
Black bear and cub destroy car in Connecticut after getting trapped inside
WINSTED, Conn. — Trapped inside a car, the adult black bear and cub thrashed about. The horn was blaring and the radio blasting. Outside the car, a second cub ran around in apparent distress by the Connecticut home. State environmental conservation police were called by the startled vehicle owner...
Westfield resident, parent settling in as new Southampton Rd. School principal
WESTFIELD — Mary “Kate” Ritchie of Westfield is the new principal of the Southampton Road Elementary School, as of July 1. According to Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski, who made the announcement, Ritchie came highly recommended from her prior jobs, with one reference stating that she created a “unity among the staff, thereby leading to a more positive work environment. [She] shares our district’s values for creating strong relationships with students and families,” Czaporowski said.
Tree initiative at Westfield school adds to leafy urban canopy
WESTFIELD — The middle school has planted more than 40 trees on its campus since Arbor Day, and the principal says it’s on track to reach its goal of 50 trees next year. “We actually planted slightly fewer than we originally planned,” said Westfield Middle School Principal Jesse McMillan, adding some will be saved until next spring in order to dedicate the time to ensuring the planted trees’ survival.
Westfield Starfires’ 2nd annual ‘Summer Classic’ set for Sunday at Walker Memorial Grandstand
SPRINGFIELD – The Westfield Starfires are preparing to host the rival Worcester Bravehearts in the second annual Starfires Summer Classic, presented by MGM Springfield, at the historic Michael T. Downey Fields at Walker Memorial Grandstand in Forest Park in Springfield, on Sunday. The event, free admission to the public,...
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...
You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
More than 40 beaches closed across Massachusetts on Thursday
As Massachusetts braced for the possibility of showers and thunderstorms on Thursday, more than 40 beaches across the state were closed, primarily due to bacteria in the water, according to the state’s publicly available water quality dashboard. In all, 42 beaches across Massachusetts were closed as of the 9:30...
Police investigate serious crash on Memorial Drive in Chicopee overnight
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A portion of Memorial Drive in Chicopee was closed early Friday morning due to a serious motor vehicle crash. According to the Chicopee Police Department, the northbound side of Memorial Drive at Jamrog Drive was partially closed at around midnight as the crash reconstruction team conducted the investigation.
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).
In the battle over banned books, there’s a cold war amid public library shelves
SPRINGFIELD — When digital services librarian Katherine Stapp tries to help patrons of Springfield City Library track down books on sensitive, politically charged subjects, she can’t always find them. She said they have either been stolen or hidden in one of the City Library’s nine branches where no one would think to look.
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