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See all homes sold in Hampshire County, Sept. 29 to Oct. 5
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hampshire County reported from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5. There were 26 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,235-square-foot home on East State Street in Granby that sold for $420,000.
Nibi the 'diva' beaver to stay at rescue center, Massachusetts governor decides
BOSTON — The question of whether a 2-year-old beaver named Nibi can stay with the rescuers she has known since she was a baby or must be released into the wild was resolved Thursday when the Massachusetts governor stepped in to protect Nibi.
Gardner football on right track to prove that past success wasn't a fluke
WORCESTER – The Gardner High football team's mission this season is to prove that it isn't a fluke. Last year, the Wildcats went undefeated in the regular season after a string of losing campaigns in the past. This fall was all about continuing that momentum, building on the program's success and proving that last year was not a one-time deal. ...
A New Food Festival Comes to Worcester on Oct. 12
WORCESTER – The Worcester Pizza Fest, a new food festival, comes to the Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company, at 55 Millbrook St., on Saturday, Oct. 12. The event, produced by Pulse Magazine, features multiple pizza vendors including:. Pepe’s Italian Restaurant;. ‘Olo Pizza;. Pomodoro’s Pizza;. Blue Jeans Pizza;
LIVE: Coverage, results Week 5 Gardner-area football
Gardner-area teams are gearing up for the fifth week of the football season as it turns over a new leaf into the second half of the schedule. MIAA power rankings started last week and from here on out it'll be a battle to stay up in the division, looking toward playoffs. For now, though, let's focus on this week's matchups and what is ahead for Week 5. Be sure to check back at this page for...
Here’s 5 Must-Try Restaurants for the Best Wings in Western Massachusetts
Personally, one of my favorite items to order off any menu whatsoever is Wings! Massachusetts seems to have a fantastic selection of them at so many restaurants and eateries throughout the state! Luckily, if you're traveling anywhere near western Massachusetts, or perhaps say, the Berkshires, there are plenty of great local spots where you can grab, not just Wings, but some really, really good Wings! And we thought we might as well fill you in on who has the absolute best wings on the western side of the Bay State, while you're in the Berkshires!
Berlin man, charged in July stabbing death of mother, arraigned in Worcester court
WORCESTER — A Berlin man accused in the July killing of his 68-year-old mother pleaded not guilty to one count of murder on Friday. John M. Evans, 28, was held without bail by agreement of his defense lawyer and a prosecutor, according to the office of Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. He was arraigned in Worcester Superior Court. ...
Gillette Stadium’s Biggest Crowd In Mass. History
Metallica recently rolled through Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA and played two nights. The attendance was about 62,000 one of those nights. It wasn't Metallica with the record. It wasn't Taylor Swift. The hate she gets sometimes is unreal. Some really big stars have come to Massachusetts over the years...
Multifamily Building Proposed at Former Site of Historic Austin Street Home
WORCESTER – The owners of a vacant lot on Austin Street in Worcester’s Crown Hill historic district will seek a certificate of appropriateness from the city’s Historical Commission next week to construct a new multifamily home. The lot at 114 Austin St. was the former site of...
Worcester coffee shop closed until further notice
Worcester’s Brew on the Grid, a coffee shop located at 56 Franklin St., is closed until further notice. Owners decided to shut down the café because of the departure of its full-time manager and due to staffing shortages over the past several months, according to an email from the Grid Hospitality Group obtained by MassLive.
Gov. Healey Signs Bill Expanding Access to Midwifery, Doula Services, and Birth Centers in Massachus
Governor Maura Healey has signed a new maternal health bill that aims to improve access to midwifery care, doula services, and birth centers across Massachusetts. The legislation, seen as a critical step toward addressing disparities in maternal health outcomes, particularly for women of color, introduces a formal licensing process for certified professional midwives and mandates MassHealth to cover services provided by midwives and doulas.
Central Mass. by the Numbers
11 Heywood Healthcare in Gardner announced Monday it is successfully exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a standalone entity. The announcement comes almost exactly a year after the bankruptcy filing was first initiated. The hospital cited the pandemic, financial strains that included a costly and lengthy electronic medical record transition, an aging infrastructure and...
Hurricane Helene relief efforts underway across Massachusetts
WEST BRIDGEWATER - From pallets of water to bales of hay and every single essential item in between, towns across Massachusetts are coming together by the trailer load to help families impacted by Hurricane Helene.Trailer filled with supplies"What we can do to help North Carolina, we're happy to do it," said West Bridgewater Police Sgt. Jonathan Kraven.In West Bridgewater, the police station garage has been turned into a local command center for items being donated by residents. Kraven said they've been coordinating with North Carolina Highway Patrols."The support that we've received has been amazing," said Kraven. "Our officers have been...
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