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Job fairs organized for employees of 2 Massachusetts hospitals closing amid Steward's bankruptcy
BOSTON — Ahead of the closures of Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer at the end of the month, state officials are organizing a series of job fairs to assist more than 1,200 employees who will be losing their jobs. Dallas-based Steward Health Care...
Snack Shack opens in Cheshire to have a place for the community to come to
CHESHIRE, Mass. — Brian Keyes is enjoying retirement — with a new job. He has recently started running the Snack Shack next to the Cheshire Reservoir. The Snack Shack opened near Cheshire Resevoir. The shack has been closed since 2012. Brian Keyes wanted to open it up to...
PETER MOST: Town of Lee is not in a position to be burning bridges
One of Aesop’s Fable concerns a crafty crow who happens upon a pitcher with a bit of water at the bottom. Unable to reach the water, the crow drops small pebbles into the pitcher, raising the water level until she can drink. When faced with difficulty, Aesop’s crow demonstrates creativity. The Town of Lee is currently facing what appears to be a similarly intractable problem in the remediation of the Housatonic River. Lee should consider how it can employ such genius to see that the Rest of River Cleanup Plan is implemented favorably for the town’s, and other South County towns’, benefit. Regrettably, Lee has chosen a far less judicious path.
West Stockbridge finds The Foundry in violation of special permit sound provisions
West Stockbridge — Following a continuation of its July 18 hearing on the matter, the West Stockbridge Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously sustained an appeal by an abutter to The Foundry, fining the event venue $300 for each of two violations of the sound provisions within the business’s special permit, for a total of $600.
New York Walmart Makes Major Change To Self-Checkout
After an increase in thefts, a New York Walmart has made a massive change to its self-checkout lanes. Customers at one Walmart will be limited when it comes to using self-checkouts. Do You To Show Your Receipt At Walmart In New York?. If a Walmart exit greeter asks you for...
South Deerfield crews respond to structure on Eastern Avenue
SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Emergency crews in South Deerfield responded to a fire on Friday night. According to the South Deerfield Fire Department, at around 11 p.m. firefighters were deployed to the scene of Eastern Avenue for reports of a structure fire. When first responders arrived they found smoke...
The Apple Place prepares for fall season under new ownership
EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A beloved family-owned orchard in East Longmeadow now operating under new ownership. We stopped by ahead of a pretty busy time of the year, to see how things are coming along. The Apple Place in East Longmeadow has been doing just fine after new owners...
This year’s Chad Malarchuk Scholarship Tournament
This Thursday, August 29th, starting at 9am, the Hillsdale Fire Company and Copake Country Club will be hosting the Chad Malarchuk Scholarship Tournament 2024. The tournament’s chicken BBQ, offering half chicken meals with all the fixings, will be held the same day, with takeout starting at 3pm. Each year...
Schenectady man arrested for stealing oxycodone from employer, tampering with evidence
The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Nerraw A. Black Jr., 29, of Schenectady on August 20 for tampering with evidence, among other charges. The Sheriff’s Office says he is accused of stealing a quantity of oxycodone from his employer in the Town of Wilton on July 13, which it is alleged he was knowingly and unlawfully in possession of a controlled substance.
After three public hearings, Great Barrington Board of Health approves Order to Correct for Housatonic Water Works
Great Barrington — The town’s Board of Health approved an Order to Correct for Housatonic Water Works at its public hearing on Wednesday, August 22. The hearing was the third in a series discussing and debating details about the order, with the first public hearing on August 8, and the second on August 15.
Pittsfield native honored for military service after his death
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Governor Healey ordered that our nation’s flag and the commonwealth of Massachusetts’s flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings until sunset to honor one of our state’s heroes. Specialist Xavier M. Powell, Massachusetts Army National Guard of Pittsfield died on August...
Wahconah Park Restoration Advancing With Support From Parks Commission
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — While there are some unknowns, the restoration of Wahconah Park is advancing. On Tuesday, the Parks Commission supported a move toward the project's development and design phase. Mayor Peter Marchetti has received a final report from the Wahconah Park Restoration Committee recommending a $28.4 million rebuild of the grandstand and parking lot.
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...
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