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10 Ineligible Items For Mass. Tax Free Weekend Aug. 10 & 11
Tax free weekend is Massachusetts is a great way to save money. Tax free weekend is coming up soon and will be held on Aug. 10 and 11. Lots of people wait to purchase those bigger items so they can save the most they can on state tax. August 10...
Some Massachusetts lawmakers skip Benjamin Netanyahu's address
BOSTON - Protesters took to the streets near Boston University Wednesday, making their opposition clear to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's first address to Congress since the October 7th attack by Hamas -- and a divisive one also among members of Congress. Some members of the Massachusetts delegation boycotted the speech, like Congressman Jim McGovern, who met with the families of hostages who provided members of Congress their own testimony. Protest at Auchincloss' officeCongressman Jake Auchincloss, who has been steadfast in his support of U.S. ties to Israel was in attendance -- while a group of young activists had a meeting with...
Springfield looking to add five acres to Abbey Brook Conservation Area
Using city and Community Preservation Act funds, officials in Springfield are working to expand a stretch of conservation area and connect pieces of a larger preservation effort in the process. With $500,000 dollars in Community Preservation Act money as well as $134,000 from the city, leaders in Springfield announced plans...
Single family residence sells in Florence for $889,000
A spacious house located at 51 Loudville Road in Florence has a new owner. The 2,404-square-foot property, built in 2008, was sold on June 27, 2024. The $889,000 purchase price works out to $370 per square foot. The layout of this single-story home consists of three bedrooms and three baths. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from asphalt. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. In addition, the house is equipped with a detached garage. The property occupies a sizable 1.9-acre lot.
Man accused of rear-ending parole officer on I-91 in Cromwell, then fleeing
CROMWELL, CT (WFSB) - A man faces charges for rear-ending a parole officer on Interstate 91 in Cromwell and then fleeing the scene. Tony Jerome Williams-King, 18, of Windsor Locks, was found to be at fault, according to state police. Troopers said they issued Williams-King a misdemeanor summons for the...
Scammers target locals using local organizations
WHATELY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Scammers are getting more clever with localized details to persuade victims to pay them. Recently an area resident was contacted by a scammer claiming to be a staff member at the South County Senior Center requesting financial information. Avoid scams by resisting pressure to act immediately to unexpected requests, never give financial information in these situations and stop to talk to someone you trust.
Culture to Do: July 24, 2024
Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. NEPM members get free admission with the discount code NEPMLOVE. The PBS Kids series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum comes to life at Springfield Museums. Follow Xavier and his friends down a hidden passage in the Dinosaur Diorama, dig for fossils, go on a scavenger hunt or meet heroes like George Washington Carver, Sacagawea and others as you learn how they changed history. Your ticket includes admission to Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit and all five of the world-class museums that make up Springfield Museums. Not a NEPM member? Become one today!
Massachusetts aims to ‘adapt with the times’ with updates to solar incentive program
Massachusetts officials, advocates, and businesses are hoping proposed changes to the state’s solar incentive program will help reinvigorate a flagging market and give more disadvantaged residents access to the benefits of renewable energy. “The program has been pretty set in stone since it first launched,” said Katie Moffitt, project...
MBTA approves plan for new electric trains on Fairmount Commuter Rail line
The new electric trains will hit the line as early as 2028, the MBTA says. The MBTA Board of Directors approved a new plan to bring battery-powered electric trains to the Fairmount Commuter Rail line, it announced in a statement on Thursday. The new trains will mean more frequent service...
“It was really something out of a movie:” Witness recalls major crash on River Road in Agawam
AGAWAM, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A police cruiser and another car were badly damaged following a pursuit in Agawam on Thursday afternoon, and we spoke with a woman who saw the whole thing unfold. “It was really something out of a movie,” eyewitness Kristy Fusco recalled. Around 3:45 p.m., witnesses...
Oxbow Water Ski Team puts on last home show of season
It’s the big show put on by the Oxbow Water Ski Show Team. Breath taking pyramids, lifts and tricks were all taken to the next level. The youngest athlete, 10-year old Brayden O’Neil said being on skis is what he loves to do. “It’s just fun like you get used to it and like falling […]
Northampton closes CT River Conservation Area due to trash, human waste
NORTHAMPTON – The Connecticut River Greenway Conservation Area at Damon Road has been closed to all public use, Northampton Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra announced Thursday. The closure, which will remain in effect until further notice, is due to an accumulation of trash and human waste in the area, the city said in a statement. Both pose significant human health and environmental risks.
Mass. weather: Hail, thunderstorms could soak areas Thursday night
While the dry weather reprieve is set to continue going into the weekend and beyond, there might be a stormy pause on Thursday. Low clouds and stratus were predominantly around the Cape and Islands before spreading out across parts of southern New England, according to the National Weather Service. They come as a cold front trails from Newburyport to Storrs, Connecticut, and into Danbury. Along this line, showers and embedded thunderstorms are expected.
Sale closed in Longmeadow: $990,000 for a four-bedroom home
A spacious house located at 68 Pendleton Lane in Longmeadow has new owners. The 3,490-square-foot property, built in 1998, was sold on June 28, 2024, for $990,000, or $284 per square foot. This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and four baths. On the exterior, the house is characterized by a gable roof design, featuring roofing made of asphalt. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home features a garage. The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.7-acre.
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