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Dense fog advisory issued for 3 Massachusetts counties until Monday midday
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:56 a.m. valid for Monday between 3 a.m. and noon for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The weather service adds, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous,"...
Renate Rohlfing Awarded Mass Cultural Council Grant
Renate Rohlfing, an associate professor in the Music Therapy Department, was recently honored with a Mass Cultural Council Grant for Creative Individuals. This grant provides $5,000 in unrestricted funds and supports Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners in advancing creative expression throughout diverse communities. Rohlfing will use the funds...
Greenfield Recreation off to “hot” start to summer
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — It’s been a good start to the summer season for the Greenfield Recreation Department. Sunday night’s Independence Day Celebration and fireworks display was a success, even if the festivities were delayed by one day due to severe weather on Saturday. Recreation...
More than 30 Mass. beaches closed on Sunday, July 7
More than 30 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming on Sunday, June 30, due to the presence of dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, according to the state’s beach closure dashboard. On Cape Cod, Clipper Lane beach in Dennis and Colonial Acres West beach and Windmill Beach in...
Green River Festival: Day 2
A monsoon of biblical proportions hit Greenville, Massachusetts on June 21st, just as the second day of the Green River Festival was about to inject audiences with another day of electrifying music. With undying festival spirit, festival-goers from Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, Connecticut, and beyond huddled under the storefront awnings...
Rep. Seth Moulton calls for Joe Biden to step aside after "disaster" debate
BOSTON – Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton said he decided to go public with his calls for President Joe Biden to step aside as the Democratic nominee after Biden's "disaster" performance in the debate against former president Donald Trump.Moulton first spoke out last week, calling in a statement for Biden to step aside. Congressman Seth Moulton says Biden's debate was "disaster"The Massachusetts Democrat said he first attempted to reach members of Biden's inner circle privately but "it obviously didn't work.""I watched the debate. To be candid, I thought it was a disaster for the president. I think that was the reaction of...
Agricultural regulations unclear with Greenfield residents, Health Director completing inspections
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Wednesday, the Greenfield Agricultural Commission met with Health Director Michael Theroux to discuss the local and state agricultural and livestock regulations as Theroux and Health Inspector Nicole Ducharme have completed inspections of the city’s barns. Through the discussion, it became clear...
Athol creating digital map of stormwater collection system
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Athol has received $106,800 in grant funding from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust to digitally map the stormwater collection system in town. The project has already begun work and is expected to be completed within the next few months. The digital map will allow for easy access and consolidation of over 100 years of records of the 30 to 50 miles of collection system.
Dangerous heat will make it feel like 100 degrees Monday and Tuesday
BOSTON - Be prepared for dangerous heat Monday and Tuesday. It will feel like 100 degrees outside across Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire so be prepared.The WBZ-TV Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for the high heat and humidity.Heat AdvisoryThe National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for several counties in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. It will go into effect at noon on Monday. It is set to last through 8 p.m. Tuesday. While many parts of central and western Massachusetts are not included in the advisory, it's important to proceed with caution, as heat index values in...
Joanne Moffatt '70: A Legacy of Leadership and Advocacy
As Joanne Quinn Moffatt ’70 ends her seven-year tenure on the Alumni Association Board and four-year term as president, she looked back on the defining moments of her time at Emmanuel, her distinguished career as a human-resources professional, and her legacy as an active, engaged, and generous Alumna. Moffatt's...
Measures on bottle bill, plastic waste face July 31 legislative deadline in Mass.
BOSTON — It’s a hard push from now through the end of July as legislators prepare for the end of the session July 31 and ensure their pet bills find their way through both branches of government and on to the governor’s desk. On the list are...
Cuppa' Joe with Paul and New School Superintendent Dr. E. Xiomara Herman
Join us for coffee and conversation with Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman and Dr. E. Xiomara Herman, the new Superintendent of Schools for the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District and Amherst Public Schools. Dr. Xi (pronounced Dr. Z) began her duties for the District on July 1st and has been visiting with staff, students, and members of the broader community. She is eager to understand the values and needs of the community as she begins her work as Superintendent of Schools.
‘A rat fleeing a sinking ship’: Students, staff, alumni react to Hampshire woes
A few months ago Hampshire College president said the institution was rebounding after being faced with closure in 2019 due to financial difficulties. Now the institution is cutting 9% of its non-faculty employees, temporarily suspending staff retirement contributions, consolidating departments and having senior leadership take a year-long pay cut to make up for low enrollment numbers and FAFSA delays.
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