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Special sights fill September's nights
Lovers of the night and cooler temps rejoice: September is here with the most rapid loss of daylight for any time of year. In Springfield, we lose a total of one hour and 20 minutes — more than 2 minutes and 45 seconds each day. Shorter days do not...
Single family residence sells in Longmeadow for $1.1 million
A spacious historic house located at 690 Longmeadow Street in Longmeadow has new owners. The 3,824-square-foot property, built in 1720, was sold on Aug. 13, 2024. The $1,135,000 purchase price works out to $297 per square foot. This two-story home boasts a generous living space with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. The home's external structure has a gable roof design, covered with wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the home features a garage. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 0.5-acre.
The New “4 Feet” Law In Affect In Massachusetts
As you know, the rules of the road are always changing in Massachusetts. A lot of residents may not even know about this law and it's always good to have a refresher on how this new law that was passed last year works. Especially now that you see these new "Motorists Give 4Ft To Pass" road signs.
Vehicles Not Responsible For 2.5% Excise Tax In Mass.
Downtowns and other main roads in many communities are seeing a more and more bike lanes pop up. The goal is to allow space and infrastructure for as many people and modes of transportation alike. Cars dominated roadways for years in the commonwealth, but not everyone has a car. Walkers,...
Women deserve unbiased guidance on abortion option (Editorial)
Gov. Maura Healey and public health officials in Massachusetts believe women who become pregnant deserve impartial and timely information about their options. To help ensure that, Healey backed a $1 million public awareness campaign this year. The drive targets 34 groups that market themselves as pregnancy resource centers. They exist to persuade women, in ways both subtle and glaring, not to receive abortions.
A humid, stormy summer is coming to a close in New England
Just like that, meteorological summer has drawn to a close. While the end of the summer went out with a bit of a whimper when it comes to summer heat, much of this summer was dominated by stretches of intense heat and humidity. Similar to last summer, the season also featured several notable flooding events across New England as well as several rounds of severe weather.
Mass. Primary 2024: Allison Cartwright declares victory in SJC clerk race
First-time candidate and public defender Allison Cartwright declared victory against Boston City Councilor Erin Murphy in the race for clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County. “This is not a victory for me, this is a victory for us,” Cartwright told supporters on Tuesday in a video shared...
Goodwill Stores Cannot Accept These Donations In Massachusetts
Have you ever wondered why Goodwill is sometimes very limited on what they are selling? There's actually a reason for it. While a lot of people across the Baystate are trying to get through keeping everything tidy, there's always that one question on what do you do with that clutter?
Mass. State Lottery winner: $1 million prize claimed from $10 ticket
A winning $1 million lottery ticket was claimed in Massachusetts on Tuesday from a $10 scratch ticket game. The $1 million prize was from “100X Cash.” Now, just one $1 million prize and one $4 million grand prize remain to be claimed in the game. The winning ticket...
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