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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.
Man cashes in after a dream of diamonds with a stop at a South Shore 7-Eleven. What he won
Marilyn Monroe famously told the world that diamonds are a girl's best friend. A Plymouth man recently became awfully friendly with them as well. After dreaming the night before about...
To reduce racist bullying, Mass. attorney general steps in with action plan for Southwick schools
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is stepping in with an action plan at the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District. This comes after complaints of racist bullying, including when Southwick Regional School students held a mock slave auction on Snapchat in February. The district will follow a 12-step plan to ensure...
“Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life” Is Hampshire College’s 2024 Common Read
Dominant narratives about disability in the United States tend to center on either the “harrowing” realities of living with or the “triumphant” realities of overcoming disability. Wong refuses to duplicate these problematic framings and questions why these types of narratives sell so well. By contrast, her text is filled with joy, community, and an accessible analysis of the social production of disability and the harms an ableist society enacts on disabled people.
A pilot program supporting those transitioning out of public benefits
Carolyn Martinez was in a predicament. In 2012, the Springfield native was a 25-year-old single mom to three daughters getting by on public aid. She relied on food stamps, disability assistance and cash assistance to make do. Determined to secure a better life for herself and her daughters, she began working another job.
Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival returns for a 16th year
WILMINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The 16th annual Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival kicks off on Friday with festivities running through next week. The week of events includes everything from street fairs, parades, a block party, and even a pancake breakfast. The festivities start on Friday night with live music and a...
Erving considers historical demolition delay bylaw
ERVING, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Erving Selectboard is considering a demolition delay bylaw that would allow the historical commission to delay demolitions of historical properties up to one year following a public hearing. Similar bylaws have been adopted across the state and before residents can vote on it, the select board has requested the historical commission further refine details to remove subjectivity in the guidelines where possible.
Three Massachusetts Colleges Outrageous Tuitions Named Most Expensive in U.S.
Massachusetts is famous for many things, but the concentration of colleges in the Commonwealth and the rest of New England is unmatched. So it makes sense that some of the nation's best schools are right in Massachusetts. The cost of higher education is rising, despite student debt continuing to plague...
Big Change Coming to Popular Airline Serving Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts
Over the last few decades, we have seen the airline industry change a lot. Just after September 11, we saw a series of new safety regulations put in place. These were, of course, done in an effort to prevent future terrorist attacks. A few years later, we began to see...
Hibernians of Hampden and Hampshire Counties Annual Traditional Summer Picnic
Holyoke - The Hibernians of Hampden/Hampshire Counties invites the public to attend the annual traditional summer picnic featuring Jim O’Connor and the Boston Irish-American Blackthorne Band at Hamel’s Summit View Pavilion, 555 Northampton St. on Sunday, Aug. 25 from 1 to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are...
Westfield clerk seeking canine candidates for 2nd annual Top Dog contest
WESTFIELD — Westfield’s Top Dog Contest for 2025 is now open, according to City Clerk Kaitlyn Bruce. The contest, now in its second year, offers residents the opportunity to have their loyal companions compete to be named Westfield’s “Top Dog,” while at the same time promoting dog licenses in the city, as all participants must have a valid license.
2024 UMass Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
UMass enters 2024 with 2025 plans to return to the MAC. The move should be embraced by UMass fans, as the MAC is an entertaining yet manageable Group of Five conference. While UMass struggled in the MAC from 2012-15 – it went 7-25 in league games – moving to a conference adds stability to the program’s football future. With conference affiliation on its way, UMass could use a few wins in 2024 to build momentum for the 2025 season.
YMCA closed after water main pipe breaks
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Franklin County YMCA at 451 Main Street in Greenfield has closed expectedly Friday after a water main pipe broke and will reopen as soon as repairs are made. From the Franklin County YMCA:. YMCA CLOSED DUE TO BROKEN WATER MAIN PIPE. The...
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