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Springfield City Councilor Zaida Govan highlights the need for change in voter turnout
A speech from Springfield City Councilor Zaida Govan highlighted the need for change in the city's low voter turnout rates. Currently, there are over 20,000 inactive voters in the city.
Windsor Locks man accused of rear ending parole officer, taking off in Cromwell
CROMWELL, Conn. (WTNH) — A 18-year-old Windsor Locks man was issued a summons after allegedly driving into the back of a parole officer’s vehicle and then taking off. Tony Jerome Williams-King was charged with evading responsibility and for failure to drive at a reasonable distance apart, resulting in a motor vehicle accident. State police said […]
Value Engineering Changes Rejected for Jones Library Project
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Design Review Board, July 22 2024. This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. Erika Zekos (Chair), Pat Auth, and Karin Winter. Absent: Karen Blum and Lindsay Schnarr. Staff: Chris Brestrup (Planning Director), Jacinta Williams (Planner), and Bob Peirent (Special Capital Projects...
Boating and Safety Commission tasked with review bylaw for Lake Wyola
SHUTESBURY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of Shutesbury is forming a Boating and Safety Committee to address safety issues at Lake Wyola as the number of boaters and swimmers has increased in recent years. The task force will examine current bylaw, review bylaw enforcement, identify public education...
UMass Employees Invited to Enjoy Lunch on the Lawn on Aug. 22
The Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Chancellor invite all UMass employees to the annual Lunch on the Lawn, Thursday, Aug. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Haigis Mall. Come see friends and colleagues from across campus and experience music, lawn games and giveaways while enjoying a free meal prepared by award-winning UMass Dining.
Massachusetts Hockey Completes 2024-25 Roster With Addition Of Transfer Lucas Olvestad
AMHERST, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts has added 6-1 185-pound left-shot defenseman Lucas Olvestad to its roster as a transfer from the University of Denver, head coach Greg Carvel announced on Thursday. Olvestad, a native of Stockholm, Sweden is the second transfer and 10th new addition for the Minutemen overall this offseason, which completes the 2024-25 roster.
New Research Suggests Few People Get Sick After Bite from Ticks Infected with Powassan Virus
Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst-based New England Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases (NEWVEC) have published new findings on Powassan virus, an emerging tick-borne illness that can cause life-threatening encephalitis and meningitis. The study reports that people bitten by black-legged (or deer) ticks that tested positive for the virus did not show signs or symptoms of disease.
State officials receptive to plans for downtown Westfield cultural district
WESTFIELD — Representatives from the Massachusetts Cultural Council recently gave positive feedback during a site review of Westfield’s proposed cultural district, according to Community Development Director Peter Miller. While he has yet to receive official feedback, he thinks the proposal met the representative’s expectations. “They seemed pleased...
2 arrested following federal investigation at Springfield building
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – Authorities have released new information related to an investigation at a Springfield apartment building. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Vermont said that 20-year-old Hussein Iman of Springfield and 37-year-old Joseph Cadorette II of Williamstown, VT are facing charges of conspiracy to distribute and distribution of fentanyl and cocaine base.
Mass. Speed Limit Law Changes With Yellow Sign
Is there a difference between yellow and white speed signs in Massachusetts?. If you look closely, the black and white signage reads "speed limit" while the yellow does not. I'm nerdy, and I like to know these things, so I did a little research. I remember as a kid I...
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