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Superintendent Herman meets residents during ‘Cuppa Joe’ event
AMHERST — On July 12, Town Manager Paul Bockelman was joined by Dr. Ericilda Xiomara Herman, the new superintendent of schools for the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District, during its monthly “Cuppa’ Joe with Paul” event. The “Cuppa’ Joe with Paul” coffees are a monthly event and...
Aerial dance meets outdoor adventure at tree dancing workshop
BRATTLEBORO-p>Award winning trapeze dancers Serenity Smith Forchion, an internationally known circus aerialist, and Mark Przekurat, an arborist intent on educating the world about the future of our forests, are offering their workshop in two levels on Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday...
Brattleboro 10-U All-Stars a win away from a state title
-The Brattleboro Little League 10-U All-Stars are just one win away from a state championship after sweeping through the opening weekend of tournament play at South Main Street Field. Things were set up perfectly for Brattleboro, the District 2 champs. As the host of the state tournament, they have no...
Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum Celebrating 40th Anniversary with Two Special Train Events this weekend
The Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum celebrates 40 years of offering tourist train rides The post Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum Celebrating 40th Anniversary with Two Special Train Events this weekend first appeared on Spotlight News.
2024 All-Western Mass. Boys Volleyball: State-champion Westfield leads all selections with seven
Masslive announced its 2024 All-Western Mass. selections on Tuesday, July 23. Less than two months after earning their fifth Division II state championship, the Westfield boys volleyball team was rewarded with seven combined selections, while Agawam was next with six. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Hardline Tattoo Studio Opens in Adams
ADAMS, Mass. — Hardline Studio opened its books on Friday, offering a variety of original tattoos created by owner Thomas Buckley. For him, this has been a longtime dream. He has been a tattoo artist for more than 15 years and many wore his artwork at the ribbon cutting attended by the Board of Selectmen.
Small classes allow for in-depth projects at Westfield’s Vacation Academy
WESTFIELD — Kate Perez, math supervisor for Westfield schools, and Karoline Kells, assistant principal at Westfield Middle School, were excited to tour some of the classes at the two-week Project Lead the Way Summer Vacation Academy at Highland Elementary School July 8-19. The academy was funded by an Acceleration Academy grant of $173,000, and served kindergarten through sixth grade. Preschoolers also had a class funded by the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative. Altogether, 245 students and 30 teachers participated in the camp.
Springfield takes legal action to address former Vibra site
SPRINGFIELD — Overgrown weeds and graffiti on the inside of windowpanes are obvious signs of dereliction at the former Vibra Hospital at 1400 State St. The building was abandoned by Vibra Healthcare in fall 2023. While the city entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the property at the time, Mayor Domenic Sarno said the company has not held up its end of the bargain.
Housatonic Water Works receives $350,000 grant from MassDEP and EPA
Great Barrington — Eileen Mooney, publisher of the NEWSletter, reported that Housatonic Water Works received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency and the state’s Department of Environmental Protection on June 13. According to the letter, which Mooney received through a public records request, the company has received...
Two Chicopee schools given reports after observations
CHICOPEE — Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Accountability Jennifer Bellville met with the School Committee at its July 10 meeting to discuss an update regarding things going on within her office and the district. Chicopee High School and Chicopee Comprehensive High School were both chosen by the Department of...
Bay State Racing is proposing a horse racing facility in Gardner: What it takes to open one
If the Gardner City Council approves horse racing at the 827 Green St. property, Bay State Racing LLC will still have several steps before construction begins. The city council can vote after the public hearing is closed. The hearing is at City Hall tonight at 7:30 p.m. For racing to...
Who will the Wildcats face this season? Gardner's 2024 football schedule is out.
Although the summer months are still upon us, soon the focus will turn once again to high school sports. Gardner-area football teams saw their share of success last season and will gear up for hopes of seeing more great moments this year. Check out the area school's schedules, kicking off...
Best friends killed in Brookfield car crash serve as reminder to keep loved ones close
On July 6, the unthinkable happened to the Mcleish-Groccia family. Patrick Mcleish — a 30-year-old Brookfield carpenter — and Thomas Groccia II — a Brookfield house painter — were killed in the early morning when the truck Mcleish was driving hit a tree. The two men...
Chesterfield police crack down on speeding, issue citations during early patrol
CHESTERFIELD — Chesterfield police took to Route 9 this morning in a concerted effort to crack down on traffic violations, particularly speeding, during a high visibility enforcement patrol. From 5 a.m. to 8 a.m., officers stopped a total of 31 vehicles. The operation resulted in 14 citations and one...
Tree down on Ed Clark Road in Colrain
COLRAIN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Colrain police have reported a tree down in front of 204 Ed Clark Road that brought wires down with it. The road will be closed until the tree can be removed and the wires repaired. Drivers should seek alternate routes.
Douglas Orchard & Farm is having a great blueberry season
DOUGLAS, Mass. - Douglas Orchard & Farm joins those who are saying it’s been a great year for blueberries. Blueberry fields in Massachusetts are having a great season this year. Blueberry season in Massachusetts runs from the middle of July to the end of August. Douglas Orchard & Farm's...
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Lowell
A $30 lottery ticket landed one lucky Bay Stater a $100,000 payday in the Massachusetts State Lottery. The winner collected the cash by playing the "300X" scratch-off game on Monday, July 22. It was the biggest prize of the day. Related: Mass. Lottery Winner Dreamt Of Winning $1 Million…
800 acres in Barre to be protected from development
BARRE — Conservation groups have protected more than 800 acres of land in Barre known as the Hawes Hill Conservation Corridor through permanent conservation restrictions. In a news release, conservation groups said the land will provide wildlife habitat, maintain access to clean drinking water, promote climate resilience, support local farms, and connect...
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