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Trey Cruz lifts Starfires to win over Warriors
WESTFIELD – Down 8-1 through two and a half innings, a six-run sixth frame, punctuated by a league-leading seventh home run from Washington State University’s Trey Cruz, propelled the Westfield Starfires to a 9-8 win over the Futures League Road Warriors at the Richards Jewelers Diamond at Billy Bullens Field on Friday, July 26.
To reduce racist bullying, Mass. attorney general steps in with action plan for Southwick schools
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is stepping in with an action plan at the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District. This comes after complaints of racist bullying, including when Southwick Regional School students held a mock slave auction on Snapchat in February. The district will follow a 12-step plan to ensure...
Town counsel says Southwick Select Board member didn’t violate ethics law
SOUTHWICK — The town’s attorney has found that Select Board member Jason Perron didn’t violate any conflict-of-interest laws when he called for a School Committee member to resign in February. “I do not believe Mr. Perron comments or emails resulted in a violation of the conflict of...
Holyoke police asking for the public’s help in locating missing 14-year-old girl
Holyoke police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 14-year-old girl. According to police, 14-year-old Laila Caniglia Sing was last seen on Sunday, July 21st with a gray Adidas duffle bag and is described as weighing 110 pounds and 5 foot 2 inches. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to […]
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.
The weekend: Karaoke contest, PVD Food Trucks & Halloween party among 45 things to do in northern RI
Northern RI –Maybe the real question is: what isn’t happening in northern Rhode Island this weekend?. Welcome to The Weekend, northern Rhode Island, your weekly guide to local happenings, all in our three-town radius of Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester. This week, you can hit the beach Friday...
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. ...
Westfield clerk seeking canine candidates for 2nd annual Top Dog contest
WESTFIELD — Westfield’s Top Dog Contest for 2025 is now open, according to City Clerk Kaitlyn Bruce. The contest, now in its second year, offers residents the opportunity to have their loyal companions compete to be named Westfield’s “Top Dog,” while at the same time promoting dog licenses in the city, as all participants must have a valid license.
EEE found in Barnstable mosquitoes. It's the second case in Mass. this summer.
Barnstable residents are being advised to beware of outdoor activities at times of day when mosquitoes are active after eastern equine encephalitis was detected in the town. On Thursday, the state Department of Public Health issued an advisory about a mosquito sample collected on July 23 that tested positive for the virus. ...
IRS reinstates Holyoke Public Library’s nonprofit status
HOLYOKE — The Internal Revenue Service has reinstated the tax-exempt status of the Holyoke Public Library. The 501(c)(3) reinstatement took effect on June 27 and applies retroactively to November 2022. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
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...
Southwick girls soccer wraps up PVSSL season with 1-1 tie against Easthampton, prep for playoffs
SOUTHWICK – The Southwick girls soccer team closed out the regular season portion of its Pioneer Valley Summer Soccer League schedule with a 1-1 tie against Easthampton on Thursday night, July 25 at Whalley Park. Lorelai Whalley scored for Southwick. Southwick qualified for the Girls B playoffs with a...
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...
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