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State House working last minute to pass bills ahead of Wednesday deadline
BOSTON - The Massachusetts State House is typically quiet on Fridays but not this week, as state lawmakers work to push major pieces of legislation to the governor's desk, including a possible return of Happy Hour."This place is going to be buzzing""I think for the next five days, this place is going to be buzzing," State Sen. Barry Finegold told WBZ-TV from his Statehouse office. Buzzing with fellow legislators, lobbyists and stressed-out staffers racing to beat the Wednesday deadline. "We're very hopeful that it's going to get done."Republican State Rep. Marc Lombardo is frustrated by the procrastination, pointing to the House,...
Three Massachusetts Colleges Outrageous Tuitions Named Most Expensive in U.S.
Massachusetts is famous for many things, but the concentration of colleges in the Commonwealth and the rest of New England is unmatched. So it makes sense that some of the nation's best schools are right in Massachusetts. The cost of higher education is rising, despite student debt continuing to plague...
AB’s “boys of summer” play in Massachusetts State Tournament
Although they all went to different grade schools, the boys on the Acton Boxborough Youth Baseball (ABYB) U12 Little League World Series (LLWS) baseball team have united to do something that hasn’t happened since the year they were born: to possibly represent Massachusetts in the Little League World Series. They are now just two steps away from the big show in Williamsport PA.
See all homes sold in Hampshire County, July 21 to July 27
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hampshire County reported from July 21 to July 27. There were 53 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,856-square-foot home on Daniel Sq Extension in Belchertown that sold for $418,000.
Antique Motorcyle Club of America held their first parade in Greenfield to celebrate their 70th anniversary
The streets were filled with the sound of engines as the 'Antique Motorcycle Club of America' held their first parade in Greenfield to celebrate their 70th anniversary.
YMCA closed after water main pipe breaks
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Franklin County YMCA at 451 Main Street in Greenfield has closed expectedly Friday after a water main pipe broke and will reopen as soon as repairs are made. From the Franklin County YMCA:. YMCA CLOSED DUE TO BROKEN WATER MAIN PIPE. The...
‘They didn’t do anything wrong’: Mass. sheriff’s office runs camp for children of inmates
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Although this is Isaac Galas’ last year attending the Youth Leadership Academy camp, there is no chance that he’s going away. “I like the new experiences, the adventure and how we learn new things every day,” he said. “Next year, I’m going to be a CIT.”
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...
Man arrested for possession of large capacity firearm at Springfield traffic stop
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Police in Springfield seize large capacity firearm at a Springfield traffic stop on Friday. According to the Springfield Police Department, at around 340 a.m. police saw a car crossing over the double yellow line’s multiple times on Tapley Street in Springfield. The car was also...
‘I feel so honored’: Community comes together for Springfield Officer Santos fundraiser
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A community turning pain into joy. Springfield officers put on a comedy show for their brother in blue after he was seriously injured in a shooting spree in June. It may have been a tragedy that brought everyone together on Friday night, but the comedians —...
Springfield Superintendent pledges unity and promises to listen to residents
SPRINGFIELD — Sonia Dinnall wants parents, students and teachers to know she’s one of them. She was born, raised and still lives in the city. She went to Springfield Public Schools from kindergarten through graduation and she found her love of science through her teachers. If you purchase...
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