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After yearlong wait, Southwick takes down hazardous trees on North Pond shore
SOUTHWICK — It took over a year, but last week the three trees that were determined to be hazardous and a potential legal liability for the town were cut down in the former King’s Beach area of the North Pond Conservation Area. “I’m glad the trees were safely...
New athletics facility built for Duggan Academy
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A new athletics facility, including a new football field, is being built at Springfield’s Duggan Academy and in a matter of weeks, the first football game will be played there. “My first reaction is an obvious wow! This place has come a long way from...
Before the Toters Roll in Pittsfield, MA, the City is Spreading the Word on How Recycling and Trash Collection Will Work
Before Pittsfield rolls brand-new trash and recycling toters up city driveways, officials will roll out an education campaign to help residents adjust to the change. Websites, social media posts, brochures, public meetings, radio and television appearances, personal outreach through community organizations are all on their way, with the goal of teaching residents to save money by throwing out less and recycling more. The first round of toters are expected to be delivered to residences next month, with delivery through mid-November.
"Bad Breath Rapist" gets 18 to 20 years in Quincy rape
DEDHAM - After nearly two decades as a fugitive from justice following his conviction for aggravated rape, a former Massachusetts man was sentenced to 18 to 20 years in state prison.Fled Massachusetts after rape convictionTuen Lee, 55, was back in the same Dedham courtroom where he stood trial for the kidnapping and brutal rape of a co-worker back in February 2007. But he fled Massachusetts before the jury handed down its verdict and Thursday offered an apology."I'm so sorry for everybody, I hope God forgive me for everything I did," said Lee.A tip led investigators to northern California in May...
Groundbreaking held in Salem for state's second major offshore wind port
SALEM, Mass. — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey broke ground in Salem, Massachusetts, on Thursday for a new offshore wind construction site. The terminal that will be operated by Crowley Maritime will become the state's second major offshore wind port after New Bedford. About 42 acres that will support the...
Lowell Woman Sentenced for Drug Smuggling and Money Laundering Involving Massachusetts and Virginia
A woman from Lowell has been handed a 21-month prison sentence following her guilty plea to charges involving drug distribution and money laundering within Massachusetts and Virginia. According to an announcement by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Sathtra Em, 37, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV for conspiring to distribute MDMA and buprenorphine and to launder the proceeds of her crimes.
Mass conservation efforts grant 'permanent protection' for over 800 acres of wildlife habitat: 'Important in so many different ways'
In a remarkable win for local communities and nature alike, over 800 acres of land in Barre, Massachusetts, are now under permanent conservation protection. As reported by The Gardner News, the newly designated Hawes Hill Conservation Corridor will not only preserve the natural beauty and wildlife habitat of the area but also contribute to the well-being of residents by securing clean drinking water, supporting local farms, and enhancing climate resilience.
Heywood, Athol hospitals receive high scores in quality of care survey
Two local hospitals are being recognized for their commitment to quality. Heywood Hospital in Gardner and Athol Hospital in Athol both received high marks in the most recent annual Hospital Quality Star Ratings survey, which is compiled by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Both facilities are members of the Heywood Medical Group. ...
Amazon sees end-of-year delivery on opening of massive Charlton warehouse
CHARLTON — Amazon’s 2.8-million square-foot distribution center, a building with a future that has been a giant question mark for the town since the plan was introduced in 2021, is set to open near the end of the year, according to a company representative. The distribution center is at 53 Sturbridge Road, on...
Quick-Thinking Driver and Massachusetts State Trooper Save Desperate Hawk
There's so much bad news, so when something heartwarming happens, it's nice to share it with the public. That's what the Massachusetts State Police did on their Instagram this week. A truck driver had called about an injured hawk on the side of the highway near Northampton, Massachusetts. The man...
Hurricane Ernesto is Gaining Strength: How Will It Affect Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts?
Until recently, New England rarely had to worry about tropical storms and hurricanes. Over the last few years, we have seen that change, though. In September 2023, we had to deal with a pair of back-to-back storms. While those storms had lost much of their strength by the time they reached New England, they did hit us within days of each other. And after dealing with Debby last weekend, we are getting ready to deal with Ernesto this weekend.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is harming air quality in Mass., officials say
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is negatively impacting air quality in Massachusetts, though the state Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has not yet issued an air quality alert, the department said Tuesday. While ozone levels across the state are still in a safe range, the wildfire smoke has introduced more fine...
'An extraordinary day for firefighters': Healey signs ban on PFAS in turnout gear
BOSTON ― It was a different kind of phone call that Fall River fire Lt. Jason Burns made on the morning of Aug. 1, after the passage of a bill by Massachusetts lawmakers to ban the use of chemicals linked to cancer in firefighting protective gear. His six years of advocacy had finally...
What is the Massachusetts Governor’s Council? Who’s on it? What does it do? | John L. Micek
If you are like most Massachusetts voters, the chances are you don’t give much thought to the Governor’s Council. But if you must, think of this colonial-era throwback as the Bay State’s political equivalent to Schrödinger’s Cat. In other words, you know it’s there, and...
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