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Yankee Candle to lay off 100 workers in Massachusetts
DEERFIELD - Yankee Candle, the scented candle company based in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, is set to lay off about 100 employees at a distribution facility.A WARN notice filed with the state says the layoffs will take effect on Sept. 9.A spokesperson for parent company Newell Brands said distribution operations at the 27 Yankee Candle Way facility are being relocated."The distribution facility will remain open, but as part of our consolidation efforts, we are reducing the number of employees working there," the spokesperson said. The employees who are being let go will get "transition benefits," the company said.Fragrance business decliningBack in January...
MSPCA working with TJO, local shelters to get animals adopted
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - As the bay state looks to clear out their shelters, one animal protection organization is making it a little easier. “We had people waiting at the door today waiting for the doors to open and meet the dogs, and when the kennels are full, we need to get them out into homes,” expressed Heather Cahillane.
State declares western region under mild drought conditions
As a result of the declaration, the state's drought management plan is in place and requires detailed monitoring of drought conditions, coordination among state and federal agencies, and technical outreach and assistance to any affected municipalities.
Mass. healthcare workers demand answers after not being paid for over a month
NEWTON - Healthcare workers at Blupoint Healthcare say they have not been paid in more than a month. Now, they are demanding to know why their paychecks are bouncing at the bank."There are just a lot of excuses"One employee said that she has gone four weeks without a paycheck and needed to transfer money from her savings account to pay her bills.Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation is one of four long-term care facilities owned by Blupoint Healthcare in Newton. Employees at three of their facilities, Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol, Mill Town Health and Rehabilitation in Amesbury, and...
22News Notebook for July 13th-15th
The 22News Notebook is Working for You with a look at these upcoming events in our western Massachusetts area:. (Show canceled if it rains) We’re happy to help spread the word about your non-profit event. Email details at least 2 weeks in advance to: notebook@wwlp.com.
Burrillville residents raise concerns over PFAS potential in turf field
BURRILLVILLE — Dozens of concerned residents packed into the town municipal building one night last week to speak out against the installment of an artificial turf field at the high school. The residents, some of whom had to line up out the door at the July 10 Burrillville Town...
Meet the Dudley Police Department's newest bloodhound K-9, Maverick
DUDLEY, Mass. - The Dudley Police Department is introducing their new 5-month-old bloodhound K-9, Maverick. Dudley Police Officer Luis Pacheco is introducing the new 5-month-old bloodhound K-9 Maverick. Officer Pacheco and Maverick are training with the Northeast Houndsmen group, which works with law enforcement and assists K-9 handlers in rescue...
Karen Read’s lawyers are doubling down on their push to dismiss 2 charges
Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial “with no warning to, or solicitation of objections from, the parties,” Read's lawyers allege in a new filing. ’s lawyers say they had “no opportunity” to weigh in before Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial in the Mansfield woman’s murder case earlier this month, doubling down on their push to toss two of the three charges against Read.
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