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Diversity in the construction industry is lacking. This program means to change that.
Banner Business Sponsored by The Boston Foundation. When Vrajesh Patel first entered the construction industry five years ago, he didn’t believe he’d find a leadership role. “I did my homework, I saw the people that were here … that were white and male-dominated, and I did not see...
Wind Blade Maker Ties Detachment To "Insufficient Bonding"
BOSTON (State House News Service) — A manufacturing misstep is believed to have led to the failure of a wind turbine blade at the Vineyard Wind 1 project, and the environmental consultancy firm hired to conduct an initial analysis of the environmental impacts of the incident said the materials now washing ashore miles away are nontoxic but still present an injury risk to people.
South Hadley man arrested following police pursuit
SOUTH HADLEY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – One person is under arrest after leading police on a pursuit through two Hampshire County towns. South Hadley Police Chief Jennifer Gundersen said that their department received a 911 call shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday from a 25-year-old South Hadley man who was threatening to take his own life, that he wanted to die by police, and “if any officers approached him, he would shoot the police officers.”
Springfield Fashion Week kicks off soon
(Mass Appeal) – A few weeks ago we gave you a preview of this year’s Springfield Fashion Week which celebrates both Springfield and regional fashion designers, costume designers, stylists and others within the fashion industry. Today we’re joined by Cory Waring, the Springfield Fashion week Event Producer, and one of the featured designers, Sheldon Smith.
Springfield purchases Liberty Street parcel to connect open space along Abbey Brook
SPRINGFIELD – A small parcel of land off Liberty Street that was once targeted to be a gas station or small commercial plaza will instead be protected as a place for wetlands to remain undisturbed, trees to grow and animals to take refuge. The city officially announced last week...
Big Lots Closing 89 Stores In 27 States Including Massachusetts
Some sad news for those of you who love shopping at chain stores. Popular retail chain Big Lots will be a lot less big moving forward. The company announced it will be closing almost 90 locations in several states with at least one closing in Massachusetts. Anyone who follows the...
AG’s office said Holyoke City Council violated Open Meeting Law
HOLYOKE — When the City Council went into a closed-door session in February, the meeting notice listed the topic for discussion as “litigation update.”. That was insufficient, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office recently determined. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Recent Sewage Overflows a Drop in the Bucket Given 3 Billion Gallons Released in Last Year
Sewers in Holyoke, Massachusetts, overflowed six million gallons into the Connecticut River last week, a legitimate concern for downstream communities, but a drop in the bucket compared to the nearly... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you want to...
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