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Storm damage seen across Keene, including at young mother's home where roof caved in
KEENE, N.H. — The city of Keene was hit hard by the storms on Tuesday night. Keene resident Amanda Hodgdon said one minute, there was heavy rain and winds, and the next minute, the roof caved in. She said she was sitting on a recliner with her 1-year-old daughter...
Keene roofer ordered to pay back wages to foreign workers
(MyKeeneNow)-The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $167,101 in back wages for 20 employees of a Keene-based roofing contractor. This recovery follows the discovery that the company paid incorrect wages and miscalculated overtime for foreign temporary workers hired through the federal H-2B nonimmigrant program, according to a news release.
A word about this week’s paper
BRATTLEBORO-Regular readers will notice the thinness of this week's Commons, the odd placement of usual features like the Sports page and the crossword puzzle, and the disturbing lack of the Voices section. While out of town at a professional conference last week, your editor contracted Covid, and the realities of...
Update: 3 Massachusetts counties under a tornado warning Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 8:11 p.m. an updated tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 8:30 p.m. for Franklin, Hampshire and Worcester counties. "At 8:10 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over New Salem, or 10 miles south of Orange, moving east at 55 mph," states the weather service. "Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely."
VIDEO: Damage from Monday’s storms in Franklin County
DEERFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The storms that rolled through Tuesday night left damage behind, including downed trees and power outages in Franklin County. It has been a long nearly 24 hours for electrical crews in Greenfield as they had been looking to fix multiple issues. Approximately one or two minutes away from the area of Monson Street and Wisdom Way in Greenfield, multiple utility trucks could be seen addressing a downed tree that knocked out electrical wires. Kristin and Corriann Delaney, a mother and daughter who live just down the road from the tree fell, told Western Mass News that they have not had electricity and running water since around 9 p.m. Tuesday night. They did, however, have a small generator, which helped them and their dog get through the night.
Keene officials urge residents to improve address visibility for emergency services
(MyKeeneNow) In a bid to enhance emergency response times, the City of Keene has issued guidelines for residents to ensure their street addresses are prominently displayed. This initiative aims to assist emergency responders in locating homes and businesses swiftly during critical situations. The city has outlined a 10-step guide to...
Several road closures reported due to downed power lines, trees after storm
(WGGB/WSHM) - After a severe storm hits parts of Western Massachusetts, several counties are reporting road closures due to downed power lines and trees. Police and fire departments across Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire County are responding and some are even calling extra resources to assist. Officials also remind the...
Early, absentee ballots now available for Aug. 13 primary
BRATTLEBORO-Early and absentee ballots for the Aug. 13 State Primary Election are available by request. Absentee ballots for this election must be requested. Anyone wishing to vote early and in-person may do so at the Brattleboro Town Clerk's Office. This option is available through Monday, Aug. 12, at 5 p.m.
Listening Sessions in Full Swing for Age- and Dementia-Friendly Massachusetts Action Plan Refresh
The Executive Office of Elder Affairs and a range of community partners have held listening sessions for the Age- and Dementia-Friendly Massachusetts Action Plan Refresh in Salem and on Cape Cod with more coming up in Boston, Lawrence, Springfield, and Greenfield. In addition to supporting the listening sessions in Springfield and Greenfield, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is also co-hosting a virtual listening session on July 30th.
WTSA NEWS FOR MONDAY JULY 15th 2024
Governor Phil Scott issued a statement on X, expressing concern for former President Trump and his family after the assassination attempt at Saturday’s rally in Pennsylvania. He emphasized the importance of not tolerating any form of political violence in America. Similarly, Sen. Bernie Sanders also condemned political violence on X, wishing Donald Trump and others affected a quick recovery.
Mikael Pyrtel Takes Reins at Orange Economic Development and Industrial Corp.
ORANGE — Mikael Pyrtel, until recently the director of Economic Development for the town of Orange, has joined the Orange Economic Development and Industrial Corp. (OEDIC) as executive director. Pyrtel has a long history of successfully facilitating economic growth and development in key sectors of the economy at the...
Severe thunderstorms leave thousands of New Hampshire residents without power
Severe thunderstorms swept through New Hampshire, causing extensive damage to homes and leaving thousands without power. Areas in Southern and Central New Hampshire, including Keene, were particularly affected. Strong winds toppled trees and power lines, causing some to evacuate from homes deemed unsafe. “I know that it was pretty windy...
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