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‘You’re cooked, bro’: Fiery debate between Malo Brown and state Sen. Adam Gomez
SPRINGFIELD — It was a heated exchange Thursday night between a city councilor and a state senator, competing in a primary for the seat representing the Hampden District. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
VIDEO: Six Flags New England announces new dual-launch coaster
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Six Flags New England has announced that a new roller coaster will be coming to the Agawam theme park. Park officials announced Thursday that Quantum Accelerator will become the park’s twelfth coaster and the first dual-launch straddle coaster in New England. Riders will get onto...
Springfield Preservation Trust to hold French Provincial home and garden tour
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Preservation Trust’s next historic home tour will bring visitors on a trip to France. Specifically, to a French Provincial garden tucked away behind a nearly 100-year-old mansion on Maple Street. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Catie's Closet looking for clothing donations during annual back to school drive
EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. - The goal of Catie’s Closet’s ninth-annual Fill the Bus initiative is to make sure children throughout Western Massachusetts are able to go back to school prepared with the right clothing. What You Need To Know. Catie's Closet is kicking off their ninth-annual Fill the...
Southwick board approves 2 cannabis retailers, both on northern College Hwy.
SOUTHWICK — Nearly 15 months after Town Meeting approved the first of two warrant articles that needed approval to allow the sale of recreational cannabis in town, the Select Board chose two of the five prospective retailers who applied for the opportunity to open in town to begin negotiating a host agreement during its meeting Monday night.
Increased capacity at new food bank location
CHICOPEE — With the increased capacity of its new location on 25 Carew St. in Chicopee, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is better able to confront the 44% increase in food insecurity brought on by inflation and the end of coronavirus pandemic-era funds, according to Executive Director Andrew Morehouse.
Former Charlie’s Diner employee speaks on memories following devastating fire
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - One day after Charlie’s Diner was destroyed in a fire, support for the decades old diner and its staff is pouring into the town from all over the northeast, including a former employee who now lives in Maine. Like everyone else we spoke to on...
Pittsfield Health Board Considers Green Burials
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The use of green burials is rising and the Board of Health wants to be prepared in case they are requested in the city. On Wednesday, the board discussed creating local guidance for green burials, which return a body to the ground after death with fewer environmental impacts. This generally means no embalming or use of caskets made with metal or hardwood.
PIttsfield School Committee Endorses 'Aggressive' Timeline to Decide on Middle School Configuration
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The School Committee on Wednesday approved an ambitious timeline that could see the city's middle school reconfiguration implemented as soon as the 2025-26 academic year. On a vote of 6-0 with one member, Diana Belair, absent, the committee accepted the proposal of Superintendent Joseph Curtis that...
Leominster Treasurer Indicted on Embezzlement Charges From Massachusetts Union
A Leominster man, currently identified as Joe Scott, Jr., is facing charges of embezzlement from a Massachusetts labor union. The indictment, delivered by a federal grand jury in Worcester, cites one count of embezzlement from a labor union. Sunlight spilling across the steps of the federal courthouse in Worcester, Scott made his initial appearance this afternoon and was released on conditions, signaling the commencement of a legal saga that leagues beyond this quiet town.
Oxford High principal Rebecca Czernicki joins ranks of state's 2024 Commonwealth Heroines
It was through the youth council formed by Sen. Ryan Fattman and hosted by Oxford High School where she is the principal that Rebecca Czernicki came to the attention of the legislator, who nominated her as a Commonwealth Heroine Class of 2024. But her lifelong dedication to educating young people and her sensitivity...
Oakmont students will take another step towards career readiness: How the new program works
In an effort to teach as many students at Oakmont Regional High School career readiness as possible, the school has created a network of mentors available this academic year to students. Vice Principal Brian Cote has partnered with MassHire to establish this network of local individuals with careers in various industries, from communications and marketing at major corporations like Amazon and Walmart to local business owners like Smith Country Cheese in Winchendon. ...
She runs the Falmouth Road Race to honor her son's last act of kindness
Jess Stanley loved running with her son Brenden, who donated three organs posthumously. FALMOUTH—Running has long been Jess Stanley's connection to her son Brenden, a sixth-grader known for his kindness and passion for giving back. For the last five years Stanley has traveled from Chicopee to honor her favorite...
Holden Municipal Light Department, Lightshift Energy and MMWEC Unveil Battery Storage Project in Holden, MA to Strengthen Community Energy Resilience
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