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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...
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.
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