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Marchetti discusses Pittsfield trash overhaul, Wahconah Park redevelopment
Just months into his term, Pittsfield, Massachusetts Mayor Peter Marchetti is trying to address two of the city’s longstanding issues. With the support of the city council, Marchetti is leading an overhaul of Pittsfield’s trash collection system from an unlimited curbside pickup policy to toters after years of inaction. He’s also pursuing the redevelopment of Wahconah Park. The historic ballpark’s grandstands have been deemed structurally unsound for fans. Marchetti spoke with WAMC at the Berkshire Innovation Center Thursday.
Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section arrests level 3 offender wanted for questioning
The Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section Metro Team has arrested 53-year-old Edmund LaChance for failing to register with the Sex Offender Registry Board. According to the Massachusetts State Police, LaChance was separately wanted for questioning in a disturbing incident on Tuesday evening when a suspicious man driving in...
Two More MA National Drug Stores Have Closed their Doors, Permanently!
A new court filing this week announces the number of Rite Aid locations have dwindled as 77 stores have become casualties while the drug chain continues downsizing amid a bankruptcy that was recently filed by the national pharmacy chain. Hundreds of Rite Aid locations have closed since an initial announcement...
Massive Massachusetts Meat Recall Due To Dangerous Metal
It's just one of those things that I'm terrified of. For some, it's sharks. For others, it's spiders that scare them. To each his own, I say. For whatever reason, I've always been scared of biting into something and finding some foreign object that shouldn't be there. It could be...
Home To U.S.’s Largest Debt Increase Is Iconic Massachusetts City
Some shocking news concerning certain Massachusetts residents according to the personal finance pros at WalletHub. Debt is a major global concern for many people nowadays obviously. But this latest report from WalletHub was still something of a shocker to me. WalletHub just released its report on the Cities Where People...
See all homes sold in Hampshire County, Aug. 18 to Aug. 24
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hampshire County reported from Aug. 18 to Aug. 24. There were 31 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,344-square-foot home on Prospect Street in Hatfield that sold for $540,000. Amherst.
Police warn of parking lot money scam in Holyoke
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Holyoke Police Department has been made aware of a money scam at city owned parking lots. Several signs were located at the Suffolk Street and Dwight Street parking garage locations and police are asking that you do not send any money as there is no affiliation with the city of Holyoke.
2024 UMass Minutemen Football Preseason Preview: Defense
Throughout UMass’ FBS tenure, weak defenses have crippled the Minutemen. Since moving to the FBS, the Minutemen have yet to produce a defense that has allowed less than 30 points per game. Last season was no different. The Minutemen allowed a staggering 37 points per game. The run defense was the most glaring weakness, allowing over 221 yards per game. Lowlights for the run defense include two 300-yard games on the ground against Toledo and Liberty. Thankfully, help is on the way. Several transfers add to a defense with five returning starters to give Don Brown his best unit yet.
Neighbors worry over stormwater, wildlife impact of 9 new houses in Westfield
WESTFIELD — Rob Levesque was surprised by the amount of people that came to the Planning Board’s Tuesday meeting over a proposed flag lot at 68 Northwest Road, Westfield. When the board announced it was continuing the public hearing to Sept. 17, nearly half the audience left. “It’s...
Rutgers Women’s Soccer Aims for Victory Against UMass
Rutgers women's soccer, entering its match against UMass at Rudd Field on August 25, holds a record of 1-0-1 after a 1-1 draw with Wake Forest. Redshirt-freshman forward Reilly McGlinn scored her first collegiate goal during that match. The Scarlet Knights, who had a strong previous season with a record of 9 wins, are aiming to maintain momentum, bolstered by several returning players and 12 newcomers this year. UMass, currently 0-2, seeks to turn around its season after recent losses to Syracuse and Army. This match marks the 15th meeting between Rutgers and UMass, with Rutgers winning their last encounter.
Massachusetts Homeopathic Seasonal Allergy Relief: Natural Treatment Announced
Following the announcement, Massachusetts residents can request an alternative allergy treatment that utilizes natural ingredients, eliminating the potential side effects associated with traditional medications. For more information, visit https://www.poeholistichealth.com/. According to Dr. Aleena Banerji, the clinical director of Allergy and Immunology at Massachusetts General Hospital, the allergy season in Massachusetts...
N.Y. Lottery: These $1 scratch-offs offer big payouts
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The prices of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets vary, but there are 10 games in New York that only cost $1 each with their top prizes still in circulation. Given the low price tag, those games come with the lowest payouts, but that doesn’t mean...
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