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Champion of Latino leaders in Mass., Cesar Ruiz, must regroup after sanction (Editorial)
Cesar Ruiz, a prominent Western Massachusetts businessman, just got an expensive lesson in campaign finance law. His wish to support Hispanic and Latino candidates for office must no longer violate state rules on how money flows to candidates. Cash he planned to give to candidates, $190,000 worth, will instead benefit charities.
GCC receives $200K grant for clean energy training
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield Community College was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Department of Energy for the development of clean energy training programs in the fields of Industrial Machine Maintenance and Mechatronics. The college is working to address local workforce needs to drive economic growth while also remaining dedicated to environmental sustainability.
Former Shutesbury man facing 29 charges related to domestic violence
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A Shutesbury man is facing 29 charges of aggravated rape, assault and battery, stalking, strangulation, and others in Franklin County Superior Court. 31 year-old Branden Eugenio has pleaded not guilty to the charges stemming from an April incident where he was accused of raping his partner.
St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke Names James Lavelle 2025 Grand Marshal
HOLYOKE — The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke announced that its 72nd grand marshal is James Lavelle. The grand marshal is the highest local honor given to a person who has distinguished themselves as a loyal person to their career, their family, and their Irish ancestry. James and...
North Adams Planners Gives Thumbs Up to Food Pantry Relocation
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry is moving into the former Aubuchon Hardware site on Union Street, tripling its space. The Planning Board on Monday unanimously approved the Northern Berkshire Interfaith Action Initiative's application to relocate to the store's warehouse from Eagle Street, where it has operated for 13 years.
Vehicle strikes tree, driver sent to hospital
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Monday night, a car crashed into a tree on West Myrtle Street in Orange, leaving one person with non-life threatening injuries. Reports came in around 8:38 p.m. of the vehicle going off the roadway, up a retaining wall, and becoming airborne before striking a tree.
Cucumbers Cause of Latest Outbreak in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
Zip Trip Forecast
TGIF After stronger storms Thursday, we are waking up to more quiet weather today. Plan on some fog early, this will keep visibility lower for some. It’s our last Zip Trip of the season, and you’ll want a sweatshirt if you are heading out to Walpole with temperatures in the low 60s early on. We will see more hazy sunshine again today with highs in the 80s inland and 70s at the coast. The haze is thanks to smoke from Canada wildfires getting pushed into New England, this is going to leave us with poor air quality. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for central Massachusetts, anyone sensitive to this should limit time outdoors. MOSTLY DRY WEEKEND Clouds will increase from west to east this weekend. The progress of a storm coming our way from the west has been slowed down by Hurricane Ernesto, set to pass well offshore from New England. Beachgoers must be careful for high surf and dangerous rip current this weekend along the MA coastline, particularly south facing beaches. Ernesto may be close to major hurricane strength as it approaches Bermuda, where rain is set to begin tonight and last through Saturday.
Massachusetts Braces for Scattered Storms Along I-495 and Cooler Weekend Temperatures
Boston, MA – Massachusetts residents should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms today, mainly concentrated east of I-495. The National Weather Service in Boston reports that highs will reach the low to mid-80s, with the chance of precipitation at 40% in the Boston area. Winds will remain mild, coming from the northwest at 5 mph.
Greenfield Community College Gets Federal Funding
Greenfield Community College is the recipient of a 200-thousand-dollar federal grant. The money from the U.S. Department of Energy will be used to develop new clean energy training programs for industrial machine maintenance. Officials said the goal is to address the growing need for skilled workers in the clean energy...
Steam Punk coaster coming to Six Flags next year
AGAWAM, Mass. — Steam Punk fans will get a new thrill next year as Six Flags New England unveils a new type of coaster. Park officials said the Quantum Accelerator is designed to provide an immersive and thrilling experience from start to finish. According to a press release, riders...
Upcoming Auction May Decide Fate of Springfield Landmark
Over the past year or so, while the historic Paramount Theater property in Springfield has somewhat quietly been on the market, Bill Low has taken more than a dozen interested parties through the landmark. Slicing through the comments made by those taking the tour, he said he’s counted quite a...
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