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Mass. tweaks emergency shelter system; migrants won't have priority
Massachusetts, facing an unsustainable level of homelessness, is changing its emergency shelter system, the Healey administration announced Tuesday. Under the new system, which goes into effect next month, migrants will qualify for five-day stays at new temporary respite centers in Cambridge, Chelsea, Lexington and Norfolk, but not for stays at existing Emergency Assistance shelters, according to the announcement.
A Massachusetts prison guard was reportedly ‘knocked unconscious’: ‘Enough is enough’
A local prison guard was reportedly “knocked unconscious” after being exposed to toxic substances, as the correction officers’ union pleads with the state for more protections. A correction officer at MCI-Shirley was rushed to the hospital after being “knocked unconscious by some kind of synthetic drug and/or...
Senate approves $58 billion House and Senate compromise budget
Budget includes funding for Bristol County Superior Courthouse and Taunton State Hospital. Boston – Dean of the Massachusetts Senate Marc R. Pacheco announces that the Legislature enacted a $58 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), which includes $750,000 set aside for Bristol County Superior Courthouse in Taunton along with providing resources to support continuing mental health care at Taunton State Hospital.
Weekend Wreck In Western Mass County Third Fatal In 3 Days
A 51-year-old man was killed in the third fatal wreck in the Western Massachusetts county in as many days, authorities said. In Hampshire County, the Belchertown man was the only person in the vehicle when it crashed on Sunday, July 21, around 7:45 p.m. on Washington Street in Belche…
Keene’s Fifth Annual Wizarding Week Promises Enchantment for All
KEENE, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) If you’re hoping your dreams come true this summer, an event happening in Keene this month may be just the magic bullet you need. Keene’s downtown is set to become a hub of magic and enchantment as it hosts the fifth annual Wizarding Week from Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28. This event promises to be a spellbinding experience for all, with special events, new attractions, and more than 60 participating businesses contributing to the festivities.
Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens
The Town of Amherst is pleased to share that free summer meals are being offered for kids and teens, ages 18 and under, through the Summer Eats program. This program is sponsored by UMass Amherst Dining and will run on all weekdays at locations across town through Friday, August 23. No identification or registration is required, but kids and teens must be present to receive a meal and are required to eat on site.
Gov. Healey kicks off Summer Nights programming in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Governor Maura Healey made a visit to Holyoke on July 17 and stopped at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke to help announce another year of the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Summer Nights program. Healey, joined by city and state officials joined a...
Northampton Planning Board approves ‘visionary’ commercial building
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Planning Board unanimously granted a site plan review approval for a one-floor, 4,744-plus-square-foot commercial building and up to 10 Level 3 electric vehicle charging stations at 5 Fulton Ave. According to the project plan, applicant DC Coffee is proposing that the new building have three...
Court documents reveal South Hadley nursing home is under receivership
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A South Hadley nursing home is officially under a state receivership along with two other facilities owned by the same company Blupoint Healthcare. All of this after employees at these facilities went weeks without getting paid. Court documents reveal Suffolk County Superior Court has appointed...
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