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Only POST Commission, voters could remove a sheriff from the job
When Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi admitted on Monday to drunk driving over the weekend, his driver's license was temporarily suspended and he will be required to attend driver education classes. Cocchi is an influential politician, but local defense attorneys who spoke to NEPM say he didn't receive a preferential...
Massachusetts City Named Best for Living on Social Security
Massachusetts is full of reasons why people want to move here including our public education and higher education offerings, top-notch healthcare, outside recreation options, history, art, culture, and our impressive job market. In addition, Massachusetts has been named the best place to raise a family throughout the years. Is Massachusetts...
Vernon to begin work on $400,000 sidewalk improvement project next week
VERNON, Conn. — Vernon’s latest sidewalk improvement project is scheduled to begin next week. The $400,000 project aims to improve pedestrian movement and safety in downtown Vernon and is the latest step in an ongoing program that is using both local tax dollars and grant funding to improve sidewalks, the town said.
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