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Nationwide Listeria Recall Involves Veggies From Walmart & Aldi
Another serious, potentially deadly, recall alert from our friends at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pass along to Massachusetts residents involving vegetables possibly contaminated with Listeria. These vegetables have been sold nationally at various retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, Shop N Save, and Save-A-Lot, just to name...
Public input opportunity for state Age and Dementia Action Plan
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — In preparation for updates to the Massachusetts Age and Dementia Action Plan, LifePath, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments, and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative will be co-hosting a listening session to collect local feedback for the state on how to be more age and dementia-friendly. The listening seasoning will take place on Monday, July 29th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the John Olver Transit Center in Greenfield.
Boys Lacrosse Team Honored At State House For State Title
The Nantucket boys lacrosse team was honored Thursday afternoon at the Massachusetts State House for their Div. 4 state championship victory over the Sandwich Blue Knights 7-6 on June 15 at Barnstable High School. The players and coaches were invited to tour the state house while speaking with Massachusetts Governor...
Massachusetts' overflow shelter change could affect homeless, migrant families registering for school
NORFOLK, Mass. — Changes being made to the overflow shelters operated by Massachusetts for homeless and migrant families could have an impact on how many of those families can enroll their children in school districts where those shelters are located. Stays at the overflow shelters, sometimes called safety-net sites,...
New piers coming to Somerset and Salem thanks to fees collected from Massachusetts saltwater recreational fishing permits
By Massachusetts law, one third of the fees collected from the sale of saltwater recreational fishing permits are dedicated to supporting public access for saltwater fishing. Over the years, this funding source has supported projects ranging from multi-million-dollar fishing piers to forty-five-dollar garbage receptacles. Here’s what your saltwater license fees have been funding lately.
Burglary suspect nabbed after six hour ATV pursuit
KINDERHOOK—State Police (SP) and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Corey Hinz, 35, of Stuyvesant following an extended pursuit in the Town of Kinderhook, July 9. At 8 a.m., a Columbia County deputy began pursuing Mr. Hinz, a known burglary suspect, traveling on an off-road vehicle in...
Bridgewater Tops Pittsfield Little League in State Tourney Opener
ANDOVER, Mass. – Bridgewater’s Brandon Moyer scattered five hits and pitched his way out of a fifth-inning jam on Thursday to lead his team to a 4-1 win over Pittsfield in the opening game of the 12-year-old Little League State Tournament. Section 1 Champion Pittsfield drops into the...
Bicycles to solar panels to heat pumps: Springfield gets $20 million federal grant for a ‘broad suite’ of climate resilience
SPRINGFIELD — With new geothermal and solar energy projects, home energy retrofits converting from gas to electric ranges and from older heat to new heat pumps and the return of ValleyBike Share, the city will become more climate resilient. It is thanks to a $20 million, three-year federal grant...
MGM Springfield predicts large turnout of sports bettors during Paris Olympics
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — For the first time in Massachusetts history, legalized betting will be permitted in the state during the Paris Olympic games. For the first time in Massachusetts history, legalized betting will be permitted in the state during the Paris Olympic games. It will also be the first...
Value Engineering Changes Rejected for Jones Library Project
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Design Review Board, July 22 2024. This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. Erika Zekos (Chair), Pat Auth, and Karin Winter. Absent: Karen Blum and Lindsay Schnarr. Staff: Chris Brestrup (Planning Director), Jacinta Williams (Planner), and Bob Peirent (Special Capital Projects...
West Springfield "Water Order" Still In Effect
The Do Not Use water order continues in West Springfield. Mayor William Reichelt released more details about the cause of the issue yesterday, says it likely came from a back flow prevention device that prevents things from getting inside the water system. Reichelt added that it is unlikely anyone consumed...
Tornado leaves mess in Broadalbin
BROADALBIN, N.Y. (WNYT) – Locals are shocked in Broadalbin after a Tornado struck the town Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service said an EF – 0 tornado touched down on Route 29 just next to Carrero’s Cuts. The storm brought up to 80 mile per hour winds and knocked down trees in neighbor’s yards.
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