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No trespassing for community members arrested at pro-Palestinian protest at UMass in May
AMHERST — The majority of people who were arrested on May 7 at the University of Massachusetts Amherst were students, but the few who are not affiliated with the university have now been issued no-trespass notices, their lawyers say. It is standard for the school’s Police Department “to issue...
Dog terrorizes South Hadley neighborhood; board to decide its fate Aug. 5
SOUTH HADLEY — Last month, Stephanie Wall was walking her two small dogs, Harper and Scarlet, with her 19-year-old daughter, Georgia, on their usual route down Pynchon Street. As the pair stopped for a moment on the street on June 24 around 7 p.m., a large, unleashed dog suddenly...
Two-time Olympian Gabby Thomas made mark at Williston Northampton
The Summer Olympics in Paris begins this week. One high-profile athlete with local ties is Gabby Thomas. The Northampton, Massachusetts, native is one of the United States' best hopes for a gold medal in track and field. She went to high school at Williston Northampton in neighboring Easthampton. We paid...
Pittsfield Housing Trust Digs into ARPA Proposals
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Affordable Housing Trust has stepped toward allocating its $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding. Last week, the trust reviewed five letters of intent for housing projects in the city and will ask the parties to submit a full application. ARPA funds must be allocated by December 2026 and applications will be handled on a rolling basis as they come in.
Local officers participate in Tip-A-Cop fundraiser in West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Restaurant staff along with law enforcement officers from surrounding police departments will volunteer at popular fundraising event as “celebrity waiters” to raise money for Special Olympics Massachusetts. Special Olympics Massachusetts provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for over 14,000 athletes with intellectual...
Flynn, Gray, Matthews, Clement, & Lafayette Score July 26 GAF Roofing Modified Masters Feature Wins
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway hosted its five weekly racing divisions along with open modified cars as part of the GAF Roofing Modified Masters program on Friday, July 26th. Mikey Flynn was the big winner of the night taking his first career SK Modified® feature victory in the 40-lap feature event. Adam Gray was a Late Model feature winner for the second consecutive week, Chris Matthews was a first time 2024 winner in the SK Light feature, Matt Clement notched his second win of the season in the Limited Late Model feature, and Jason Lafayette scored his second win of 2024 in the Street Stock feature.
Ronnie Silk Wins GAF Roofing Modified Masters
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Open Modified cars returned to Stafford Motor Speedway on Friday, July 26th for the $12,000 to win, 100-lap GAF Roofing Modified Masters feature event that was originally scheduled for Wednesday, July 17th. Ronnie Silk took the checkered flag and the $12,000 winner’s purse in addition to a wool jacket supplied by Stafford Springs’ own America Woolen Company that went along with the victory.
Cesar Ruiz, Bernard Spirito Join Board of Springfield Symphony Orchestra
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) announced that local businessman and community activist Cesar Ruiz and Bernard (“Bernie”) Spirito, who recently retired as the Springfield Museums’ chief financial officer, have joined the organization’s board of directors. The addition of Ruiz and Spirito to the...
Worcester: Repairs to Heard Street bridge taking longer than expected
WORCESTER — Repairs to the Heard Street bridge, closed three weeks ago after the span was heavily damaged by gushing water from a broken water main, are taking longer than expected. City officials said earlier that repairs were expected to be wrapped up this week. But plenty more work remains, with a new target date of Aug. 9, according to the city. The span, over railroad tracks, has been closed to vehicles since July 8 after an embankment and other areas were washed away. Pedestrians are allowed to cross the bridge. This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Worcester: Repairs to Heard Street bridge taking longer than expected
Four-bedroom home sells in Worcester for $1.5 million
A spacious house located at 17 Oak Hill Road in Worcester has new owners. The 4,558-square-foot property, built in 1950, was sold on June 26, 2024. The $1,533,000 purchase price works out to $336 per square foot. This two-story home offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and six baths. The home's external structure has a gable roof design, covered with asphalt roofing. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the house provides an underground/basement garage. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 0.7-acre.
Half a million dollars: Worcester County median home price reaches new heights
WORCESTER — The median sale price of a single-family home in Worcester County hit the half-million-dollar mark in June, according to The Warren Group. The $500,000 median figure is an 8.2% increase from the same month last year, when the median price for a single-family home was $462,000. ...
Massachusetts officials want to transform Boston Government Service Center by Paul Rudolph into housing
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has announced a new direction for the Charles F. Hurley and Erich Lindemann Buildings, known colloquially as Boston Government Service Center (BGSC). The Brutalist superblock in downtown Boston was completed in 1971 by Paul Rudolph. Instead of state office space and life sciences laboratory facilities, as...
Needham OL Charlie Simeone taking ‘elite’ athleticism to Holy Cross
The rock of Needham’s offensive line knows where he is going to college after graduation. Needham’s Charlie Simeone announced his verbal commitment to Holy Cross on X.com Tuesday. Simeone also had scholarship offers from Stonehill, Buffalo, Maine, Army, Colgate, Akron, Merrimack, Bryant and Fordham. If you purchase a...
L.L. Bean in Enfield slated to open this fall
Construction is underway at L.L. Bean at Brookside Plaza in Enfield and the store is expected to open in the fall. It is one of four L.L. Bean stores the company added or plans to add across the country this year. The others are in New York, Pennsylvania and Indiana.
Busts lead to 32 arrests, seizure of dozens of guns, thousands of fentanyl bags
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A week of city-wide drug bust operations in led to dozens of arrests. Hartford police announced on Friday that they arrested 32 people and served 11 search warrants in their city. They said they targeted areas that were under investigation as a result of citizen complaints...
Dominant Performances at Thompson’s Twisted Tea Midsummer Thursday Showcase
Although early rains made for a shortened practice schedule on Thursday, Thompson Speedway lit-up the night for the final round of Thursday Night Thunder this season. Dominance was the word to describe Thursday’s racing action at Thompson Speedway with the night starting off under the command of the fan-favorite Street Stock class. Former multi-time track champion ‘Leadfoot’ Larry Barnett led the 20-lap main event for the Street Stocks from the drop of the green flag to the twin checkered flags for his first win of the season. While ‘Leadfoot’ dominated up front, all eyes were on Ryan Waterman as he charged from eighth-place to third in the fast-paced feature event.
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