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MassDevelopment issues $6m tax-exempt bond on behalf of Springfield Day Nursery to purchase 947 Main St.
Springfield, MA MassDevelopment has issued a $6 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of Springfield Day Nursery Corp., which does business as Square One, to help the organization buy a 1.53-acre parcel at 947 Main St., where it will build a 26,000 s/f early-education center. The new building will be situated at the site of the organization’s former long-time location that was destroyed by a tornado in 2011. It will feature four early learning classrooms – including one room for 24-hour care – workforce development programming for families, early childhood mental health services, family support programs, and administrative offices. Construction began in June 2024 and is expected to be completed in spring 2025. The tax-exempt bond, purchased by PB Partners, Inc., an affiliate of PeoplesBank, helped Square One achieve a lower cost of capital. The project is also being supported by funding from new market tax credits, state and city grant awards, and a capital campaign.
Men's Soccer Tie Against Framingham State, 3-3, in Season Home Opener
DARTMOUTH, Mass. – The UMass Dartmouth men's soccer team opened their 2024 season at home with a tie, 3-3, against Framingham State on Friday afternoon during non-conference action at Cressy Field. Head coach Andrew Schaefer, entering his first season at the helm, begins the year 0-1-0 for the Corsairs.
Log Truck Rolls Over East of Kendrick Near Southwick Road; No Injuries Reported
SOUTHWICK — On August 30th, at 6:50 a.m., Nez Perce County deputies responded to a log truck rollover near Southwick Road and Hepler Road. The driver, Patrick Henderson, reported that the crash occurred at approximately 4:00 a.m. Henderson, who owned and operated the truck, stated that neither he nor...
Westfield Starfires outfielder Merlonghi wins FCBL’s top defensive player award
WESTFIELD — The Futures Collegiate Baseball League recently selected Westfield Starfires and Central Connecticut State University outfielder Gianno Merlonghi as the league’s Defensive Player of the Year. He is the first Starfire to win the award, and the second Central Connecticut State student-athlete to be recognized with the...
Thousands of books lost and first day of school delayed due to mold at this Western Mass middle school
WILBRAHAM — Thousands of schoolbooks, textbooks, novels and personal books have been destroyed and the start of classes at Wilbraham Middle School has been delayed two days until Tuesday due to mold, said Principal John Derosia. About 19 classrooms and storage spaces were affected, Derosia told The Republican. If...
UMass Amherst Researchers Map Chicopee’s Urban Forest
Landscape architecture researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have launched a five-year study of trees in residential yards and tree belts in Chicopee, to paint a more complete picture of the city’s treescape. Supported by state and federal initiatives, Chicopee, Springfield, Holyoke and other cities across the commonwealth have undertaken tree-planting projects.
New adaptive golf carts set to hit the green in Springfield
New accessible golf carts will soon have an impact on people with physical disabilities, Springfield Mayor Dominic Sarno announced while visiting Veterans Memorial Golf Course recently. The city has purchased two new adaptive carts that are available for use to those with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) documentation. The SoloRider...
Monson girls soccer’s Larry Pagliaro makes coaching debut vs. Minnechaug: ‘I couldn’t wait’
MONSON – Thursday evening’s matchup between the Monson girl’s soccer team and Minnechaug was more than a preseason scrimmage. Following the retirement of former Mustangs coach Eric Degnan last year, previous assistant coach Larry Pagliaro was promoted into the same position. That move ultimately allowed Pagliaro to make his sideline debut for the defending Division V state champion Mustangs at Larry Tassinari Field.
Massachusetts Weather Changes Noticeably From August to September
You've probably noticed some subtle changes in the air as we approach Labor Day weekend in Massachusetts. The sun is no longer directly above us at midday but has drifted to the south and will continue to until the winter solstice on December 21, 2024, the shortest day of the year.
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
The County in Mass. that abuses alcohol the most:
If you're retired, wealthy and enjoy leisure, you might be drinking too much?. Dukes County, Massachusetts (Martha's Vineyard) Dukes County is the second most populous county in Massachusetts, with a population of over 26,000 people. It is the drunkest county in the state, with a high rate of excessive drinking.
Massachusetts’ ‘Best’ School Districts For 2024
The summer season is over and school is back in session. Students, parents and school district employees from Pittsfield to Boston are transitioning away from lazy days at the beach to a more structured schedule back in the classroom. It's time to get serious about learning. The year 2024 could...
Comparing Labor Day Cannabis Deals: Connecticut and Massachusetts
Are you an adult over the age of 21? Are you planning on enjoying a fat bone Labor Day Weekend? Cannabis retailers in Connecticut, and way more in nearby Massachusetts, are offering special discounted prices to lure us in. Let's compare. Before I get started, in my opinion, the cannabis...
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