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Massachusetts' Summer EBT Program to Provide $120 Per Child for Groceries During School Break
Massachusetts residents with school-aged children may be in need of some financial relief during the height of summer. The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), in collaboration with Governor Healey, has implemented the Summer EBT program, an initiative designed to assist families with additional funds for groceries. According to a statement from the City of Boston, eligible families will receive $120 per child to address food insecurity when school is out.
A mighty oak, sycamore and even an elm grow here
GHENT–Did you know that Big Tree Hunters roam the forests and fields of Columbia, Greene and neighboring counties in search of great old trees? Moreover, they have “bagged” trees 200-300 years old, trees that require multiple people holding hands to encircle them and trees that are state “champions.”
Columbia County Sanctuary Movement putting on 1st Annual Caribbean Festival this Saturday
Albany — Columbia County Sanctuary Movement is preparing for its 1st Annual Caribbean Festival this Saturday, July 27th. Their goal is to bring together Albany's diverse culture, people, businesses and also its new residents seeking asylum. It's free, running from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Jennings Landing, with...
Man Dies Trying To Run From State Police In Springfield Crash: Troopers
The crash happened just after 2:20 a.m. Friday, July 26, on Route 291 near Exit 4 in Springfield. A State Trooper attempted to pull over a 2013 Infinity G37 after it drifted over the line. The driver initially signaled that they planned to stop, but he floored it and sped...
Inaugural Scenic Sips Fest showcases the significance of Columbia County & its many offerings
Columbia County is home to a truly thriving variety of businesses, including a notable array of artisanal beverage producers. In an effort to spotlight the area’s breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries, this year’s first Scenic Sips Fest will be held on August 3rd from 4-8pm. Organized at Roeliff Jansen Park’s Hilltop Barn in Hillsdale, NY, the event will showcase a plethora of exciting provisions, including not only delicious, locally sourced beverages, but also tasty food, specially crafted goods, and delightful entertainment.
Healthy options abound for food, information at Westfield Farmers Market
WESTFIELD — Visiting the Westfield Farmers Market is a good reminder that summer is the time to add locally grown fresh vegetables and fruit to one’s diet. On July 25, volunteer greeters Dan Bak and Irene Ring met visitors upon entering to answer questions on what’s available and offer stickers to little ones. At the UMass Extension Nutrition Education booth, Julia Thomas gave out free samples of fresh salsa, a recipe on how to make it, and a guide to buying fresh fruits and vegetables.
Westfield Health Bulletin: Feds’ $255M initiative will help agencies share public health data
The ancient Sumerians kept written records of harvest, taxes, beer recipes and sporting matches on clay tablets over 5,000 years ago. Those mysterious and magical looking writings merely contained data about public life. Evidence of advanced data storage is seen in written paper records, the printing press, punch cards, magnetic tapes, cassette tapes, hard drives, Floppy discs, compact discs, SD card, USB flash drive and now the cloud.
Trey Cruz lifts Starfires to win over Warriors
WESTFIELD – Down 8-1 through two and a half innings, a six-run sixth frame, punctuated by a league-leading seventh home run from Washington State University’s Trey Cruz, propelled the Westfield Starfires to a 9-8 win over the Futures League Road Warriors at the Richards Jewelers Diamond at Billy Bullens Field on Friday, July 26.
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...
Town counsel says Southwick Select Board member didn’t violate ethics law
SOUTHWICK — The town’s attorney has found that Select Board member Jason Perron didn’t violate any conflict-of-interest laws when he called for a School Committee member to resign in February. “I do not believe Mr. Perron comments or emails resulted in a violation of the conflict of...
Roots Gymnastics Center excited to see gymnastics competitions at Paris Olympics
WESTFIELD, Mass. – Gymnastics is one of the most popular sports featured in the Olympic Summer Games. Roots Gymnastics Center has been around for nearly two decades with locations in both Westfield and East Longmeadow. The center offers classes for children as early as 8 months old with a...
Tighe & Bond Appoints Director of Climate Resiliency & Sustainability Services
Westfield, MA– Tighe & Bond, a Northeast leader in engineering, design, and environmental consulting, announced that Wayne Bates, PE, PhD, ENV-SP, has been appointed as the firm’s Director of Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Services. In this role, Wayne will lead the growth and development of Tighe & Bond’s...
Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe at Westfield church celebrates 2nd anniversary
WESTFIELD — The Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe, located in the Old Town Hall at 20 Broad St., celebrated its second anniversary in business on July 25. The store is open on Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We are so overwhelmed with the positive reaction to the...
Springfield Superintendent pledges unity and promises to listen to residents
SPRINGFIELD — Sonia Dinnall wants parents, students and teachers to know she’s one of them. She was born, raised and still lives in the city. She went to Springfield Public Schools from kindergarten through graduation and she found her love of science through her teachers. If you purchase...
Holyoke police asking for the public’s help in locating missing 14-year-old girl
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Holyoke police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 14-year-old girl. According to police, 14-year-old Laila Caniglia Sing was last seen on Sunday, July 21st with a gray Adidas duffle bag and is described as weighing 110 pounds and 5 foot 2 inches. Anyone with information about her […]
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