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Agawam mayor’s new aide sees similarities to other job, council clerk
AGAWAM — After 17 years working as City Council clerk, Barbara Bard has taken on a second position in town government: chief of staff to Mayor Chris Johnson. “I am quite honored that he has the confidence in me to handle it,” Bard said. Before town government, Bard...
Parr discusses World War II
Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library, the Needham Free Public Library (NFPL) shared an online event in which author James L. Parr discussed his newest book “World War II Massachusetts.” 100+ live attendees gathered together online, eager to hear how those living in Massachusetts during this time were active in World War II (WWII) and its efforts.
CMP Exterior Certified as Woman-owned Small Business
Suffield, CT – CMP Exterior, LLC announced it has received two business certifications: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certification and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification. WBENC certification is a widely recognized national certification program for women-owned businesses in the U.S. The federal government’s WOSB certification is issued...
Longmeadow teen’s poetry book lands on best-seller list
LONGMEADOW — When Cecelia Allentuck, 18, released her book of poems this month, she never imagined it would top the charts as Amazon’s best-seller in the Poetry for Teens & Young Adults category. The book was No. 1 on the new release list and stayed there for nearly two weeks. It was the first time the Longmeadow author has written any kind of book.
7-Year-Old From Massachusetts is a Finalist in National Mullet Competition
Now this is a contest I can support. Mullets are making a comeback, whether you like it or not. Today, a "modern mullet" is a very popular hairstyle with boys and men of all ages. A "modern mullet" is simply a mullet with not as much hair hanging on to...
Springfield Water and Sewer: $325M West Parish filtration project still on schedule
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission said this week that its $325 million West Parish Filters Water Treatment Plant project remains on schedule despite legal wrangling over a union-friendly project labor agreement that was thrown out by the courts. The plant is still scheduled to start construction...
Local women selected as part of 2024 Commonwealth Heroines Class
Longmeadow resident Amy Baxter and Wilbraham resident Christine Goonan were recently celebrated as part of the 2024 class of Commonwealth Heroines by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. Both were part of more than 125 women honored this year by the organization for contributions to their communities. Candidates...
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.
Fire department pursuing hybrid lane at entrance to Main Street
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — As the Greenfield fire department settles into their new station, chief Robert Strahan discussed some challenges they are experiencing such as fire engines entering Main Street to get to a fire. Strahan did note that the conditions for entering Main Street are improved over the experience at the former station.
Holyoke Police Crack Down On Neighborhood Quality Of Life Issues
City ordinance inspections are underway in Holyoke in an effort to keep properties properly maintained and clean. A team of inspectors from the Board of Health, Department of Public Works, the police and fire departments are targeting blighted properties as well as overgrown vegetation, unregistered vehicles and overflowing dumpsters. In...
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