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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...
Gang member sentenced for 2020 club shooting in Hartford
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a shooting that happened at a club in Hartford in 2020. Carl Jones, who went by “M.O.B.” learned his fate on Thursday, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Old demolition order complicating Westfield ice cream shop’s picnic area plans
WESTFIELD — Mrs. C’s Soft Serve & Cafe wants to install a picnic area, but an uncompleted demolition order for the property next door is complicating it. Without properly closing the 2018 project — which also covered the site of the Mrs. C’s building, although that building was not slated to be torn down — the Westfield Conservation Commission can’t entertain new proposals for work on the site, which abuts the Westfield River.
Air quality alert impacting outdoor activities
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The air quality is impacting people who are out and about in the community. “My son got asthma, so it’s hard on him and we got to figure out how to clear up this air ‘cause it’s not safe for the kids,” said Damien Lyon of Springfield.
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...
‘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.
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...
Firefighters react to bill eliminating ‘forever chemicals’ from gear
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - There was a huge step forward for firefighters across the state with a new law signed Thursday by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey to eliminate cancer causing chemicals in firefighting equipment by 2027. Phasing out firefighter gear made with PFAS materials which, while able to stand up to extreme temperatures, have long worried statewide firefighter organizations due to higher cancer diagnosis rates and cancer related deaths.
Darien's Truwit Competing In Paralympics After Shark Attack
The 24-year-old Connecticut native, from the Fairfield County town of Darien, set off for Paris on Friday, Aug. 16, where she’ll represent Team USA in the Paralympic Games later this month. It’s a remarkable turn for the Yale University graduate, coming just over a year after she survived a...
CTDPH reports year’s first case of West Nile Virus
This morning, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CTDPH) announced this year’s first case of West Nile Virus (WNV), a mosquito-borne illness that first appeared in Connecticut in 1999. Last year, the state recorded seven such cases. “We continue to detect high numbers of mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in Connecticut as a part of […] The post CTDPH reports year’s first case of West Nile Virus appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Connecticut Republican leaders call on Gov. Lamont to use budget surplus to alleviate electric bills
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The state’s top Republicans sent an open letter to Gov. Ned Lamont on Friday, urging him to use the state’s surplus to help calm soaring electric rates. The letter is signed by Rep. Vincent Candelora (District 86) , the House Republican leader, and Sen. Stephen Harding (District 30), the Senate Republican […]
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