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Community Breakfast Celebrates UMass/Town Collaboration
The 57th annual Community Breakfast, held at the UMass Student Union Ballroom on August 27, featured high praise for the accomplishments of the university, a recounting of the growing number of collaborative projects involving the town and the campus, and a chance for town and campus leaders to engage in table talk, exploring new possibilities for cooperation. The sellout crowd was dense with local officials, including representatives form Amherst, Belchertown, Easthampton, Hadley, Hatfield, Leverett, and South Hadley as well as most of the local legislative delegation. The UMass Marching Band performed and UMass dining services drew high praise from nearly every speaker. UMass Chancellor Javier Reyes announced that very morning they had been named by Princeton Review as the top campus food in the country for an unprecedented eighth consecutive year. The event was co-sponsored by UMass and the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce.
Inside the Huddle Podcast: Getting to Know Allie Palmieri
This article is a part of the Inside the Huddle podcast series, which is run by the Women’s Basketball side of the Massachusetts Collective. Inside the Huddle will feature interviews with current players as part of the Massachusetts Collective’s monthly newsletters. The first edition of the series features current UMass player, Allie Palmieri, who joined the team in the 2023-24 season, but redshirted with the team last season.
Adam Quenneville Roofing and Siding Keeps Aiming Higher
Adam Quenneville will soon open a new building next door to his South Hadley headquarters and move all the office functions there. One benefit will be an expansion of warehouse space in the current building that currently stores about $500,000 worth of materials — basically, everything but the shingles that get delivered directly to project sites.
Massachusetts Health Department warns residents about Triple E and West Nile Virus Concerns this Labor Day Weekend
LUDLOW, Mass. – (WWLP) Western Massachusetts is in the low and moderate risk levels for both West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Baystater’s are expected to head outdoors this weekend to enjoy the last bit of summer, and there are a few ways you can protect yourself during peak mosquito season.
More gamblers tell UMass survey they see more harms than good to betting
An increasing number of Massachusetts residents who gamble regularly say they are pessimistic on the practice’s effect on society, according to a recent survey conducted by researchers at the University of Massachusetts. On Thursday, UMass researchers presented their findings to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission of three online surveys of...
Voters will decide minimum wage ballot measures in several states
Grace McGovern, a 24-year-old bartender and server at a downtown Boston brewery, recalls one recent customer vividly. He was very rude. It was a slow night, and she only had one table, a large group led by a man who “kept touching my lower back and my leg and making jokes,” she told Stateline. It […]
Greenfield City Council seeking applicants for Councilor At-Large
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Greenfield City Council is seeking interested applicants to fill the Councilor At-Large position vacated by the resignation of Penny Ricketts. With the At-Large position, any registered voter in the city can apply by sending a letter of interest and resume to the City Council Office by Tuesday, September 24th at 5 p. after which the City Council Chairs will meet candidates and then vote at a subsequent full council meeting.
Three injured, including child, in Athol accident
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A young child and two other individuals were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon when a vehicle struck pedestrians, including a child in a stroller, in the intersection of Main and Crescent Streets in Athol. Their injuries are suspected to be non-life-threatening.
The Millers River Race Returns for 12th race
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — This Saturday the Millers River Challenge will return for its 12th run in Orange. The annual event raises money for the Orange Fireman’s Relief Association, the Northfield Dive Team, and the Orange Lions Club. There are three divisions; a Pro Race that...
Three County Fair returns to Northampton for 207th year
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The Three County Fair, the oldest continuous running fair in the country is back in Northampton. People traveled near and far to the fair Friday for food, good music, and rides. This year’s fair runs Friday through Monday. People are welcome to stop by during...
Sexton Roofing & Siding Thrives Under New, ‘Extreme’ Ownership
After almost 40 years operating the small roofing company that bears his name, Everett Sexton was looking to retire. At the same time, Sasha and Tim Wilde, who had spent about a decade as project managers in the corporate world, were looking for a new, entrepreneurial challenge. They found it...
Check out these Christmas bar pop-ups coming to Mass.
Four bars in Massachusetts will deck their halls and become Christmas-themed pop-ups this holiday season. Dunkin’ may have just debuted its new fall menu, but some Massachusetts bars are already gearing up for the most wonderful time of the year. The Christmas-themed holiday pop-up “Miracle” returns to Greater Boston starting this November, including a new “Sippin’ Santa” location.
A Rude Awakening For Mass. Jurors
I recently wrapped up watching "Presumed Innocent" starring Jake Gyllenhaal on Apple TV. The show spends a lot of time in the courtroom and it got me thinking about jury duty. I've only been called for civic duty twice in my life. The first time, my letter went to the wrong address somehow and the other I never got chosen for.
Mass. fire depts. will receive $15M in federal assistance
(*This story was updated at 10:06 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, with additional reporting.) Dozens of fire departments across Massachusetts are set to share in more than $15 million in federal funding that will help them pay for new equipment, underwrite training, and other efforts. The money comes from...
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,...
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