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'A dream come true': Local players relish appearing in EA Sports NCAA Football 25
Josh Atwood's eligibility endured just long enough. The UMass senior center from Natick is entering his fifth season as a college football player. He got to be a freshman twice after appearing in four games as a nose tackle during the 2020 COVID season and receiving an extra year because of it. ...
Campus-wide Fire Hydrant Flushing Underway
Facilities and Campus Services is currently performing an annual flushing of campus fire hydrants. The hydrant flushing, which began July 8 and will continue for approximately five weeks, will be performed weekdays from 4-7 a.m. and 3-9 p.m., and on Saturdays from 4-7 a.m. Hydrants on the perimeter of the campus will be flushed during the morning, and those at the center of campus will be flushed during the late afternoon/early evening.
Staff remain without pay at South Hadley nursing home
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Now to an update on a story, issues at a South Hadley nursing home leaving employees not being paid for weeks. Nurses at the Pioneer Valley Rehabilitation Center in South Hadley they said they were told by administrative staff on Saturday that their direct deposits finally hit their accounts however many are still missing money they were owed from June.
UMass Amherst Researchers Recognized in Research.com’s 2024 Lists of Top Scientists
Nine UMass Amherst faculty members representing eight disciplines have been named among the nation’s top 100 researchers and scholars in their fields, according to the latest edition of Research.com’s Best Scientists by Discipline rankings. Two UMass Amherst researchers were ranked in the top 20 in the U.S. for...
Erving select board exploring cost-effective demolition for Paper Mill
ERVING, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Erving Selectboard discussed four potential plans for the partial demolition and restoration of the International Paper Mill property last week. The four options focus on keeping costs close to or under the $600,000 Site Readiness Grant from MassDevelopment and the Selectboard will continue their discussion at the next meeting with the Finance and Capital Planning Committees on July 22.
Motorcycle crash leaves 75-year-old seriously injured
LUDLOW, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Mass State Police are investigating a major crash that took place on Wednesday afternoon involving a 75-year-old motorcycle driver on Route 90 westbound in Ludlow. Due to the severity of the injuries, the Massachusetts State Police Crash Reconstruction and Crime Scene Services Units responded to the...
Single-family house sells for $791,400 in Brimfield
The spacious property located at 44 Third Street in Brimfield was sold on June 21, 2024. The $791,400 purchase price works out to $347 per square foot. The house, built in 2007, has an interior space of 2,279 square feet. The layout of this two-story house includes two bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from asphalt. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. The property occupies a sizable 10,999-square-foot lot.
Farm Day returning with new sites in Southwick, Granville
SOUTHWICK — Folks who want to see farming up close will get their chance in August when the town’s Agricultural Commission hosts its second annual Farm Day. “The goal of the event is to show how farmers contribute to the town’s and region’s economy,” said commission member Burt Hansen about the free event, which will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18.
Special permit put on pause for Hilltown Sand and Gravel
HUNTINGTON — Melvin Hess and other principals of Hilltown Sand and Gravel, at 87 Worthington Rd., came before a joint meeting of the Huntington Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals on July 9, to discuss whether the company needed a special permit to continue operating. Linda Hamlin,...
'King Elmer' in Lanesborough named largest American elm tree in Massachusetts
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. – In the center of Lanesborough stands the largest American Elm tree in Massachusetts known as King Elmer. It stands tall at 107 feet, and is around 258 years old. What You Need To Know. An American Elm tree in Lanesborough is the larget in Massachusetts. King...
All invited to visit former Westfield rectory this weekend before it’s razed
WESTFIELD — Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish is planning an open house at its former rectory at 6 Union St. following Masses on July 20 and 21. The rectory will be open 5-7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The Rev. Dan...
Longmeadow Select Board questions SWSC, debates water rate mitigation
LONGMEADOW — The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission was on hand at the July 15 Longmeadow Select Board meeting to answer questions and clarify the reasons behind a substantial 28.8% hike in the cost of water for Longmeadow. Longmeadow purchases its water from the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission....
Sale closed in Longmeadow: $782,500 for a four-bedroom home
The spacious property located at 70 Williamsburg Drive in Longmeadow was sold on June 18, 2024. The $782,500 purchase price works out to $205 per square foot. The house, built in 1983, has an interior space of 3,820 square feet. This two-story house offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The home's external structure has a gable roof design, covered with asphalt roofing. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the house includes a garage. The property occupies a sizable 0.7-acre lot.
Tana Mongeau, Brooke Schofield bring ‘Cancelled’ podcast to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Fans of internet personalities Tana Mongeau and Brooke Schofield won’t have to travel far to get “the tea” this fall. The duo is bringing their “Cancelled” podcast, in which they gossip about everything from celebrities to dating experiences and personal drama, on the road, with a stop planned at Springfield Symphony Hall on Sept. 15.
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