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Conway forming tax work-off program for seniors, veterans
CONWAY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of Conway is developing a tax work-off program to aid low-income seniors and veterans, similar to what Greenfield and other area towns have in place. In the first year of the program, up to five eligible residents will be able to work up to 100 hours for the town in exchange for relief on their taxes at a rate of $15 per hour, the state minimum wage.
The hits keep coming as Western Mass Roller Derby rebounds from pandemic
WILBRAHAM — On Sunday nights, a roller rink off Boston Road fills with the sounds of whistles and roller skates gliding and screeching. Protective gear clatters as skaters practice hits. These are the sounds of Myra Lam’s “other” life. Lam works full-time as a third-grade teacher at Mosier Elementary...
Rep. Seth Moulton calls for Joe Biden to step aside after "disaster" debate
BOSTON – Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton said he decided to go public with his calls for President Joe Biden to step aside as the Democratic nominee after Biden's "disaster" performance in the debate against former president Donald Trump.Moulton first spoke out last week, calling in a statement for Biden to step aside. Congressman Seth Moulton says Biden's debate was "disaster"The Massachusetts Democrat said he first attempted to reach members of Biden's inner circle privately but "it obviously didn't work.""I watched the debate. To be candid, I thought it was a disaster for the president. I think that was the reaction of...
Westfield author to give Huntington talk on history of Holyoke’s Mountain Park
HUNTINGTON — Westfield resident Jay Ducharme will present “The History of Holyoke’s Mountain Park” on Wednesday, July 17, in Stanton Hall. All ages are welcome to attend this free event. Ducharme, a retired Holyoke Community College professor, said he’s been giving this talk since 2008.
Measures on bottle bill, plastic waste face July 31 legislative deadline in Mass.
BOSTON — It’s a hard push from now through the end of July as legislators prepare for the end of the session July 31 and ensure their pet bills find their way through both branches of government and on to the governor’s desk. On the list are...
Vince Gill Impersonator Scams Massachusetts Woman Out of $350K
Beloved singer/songwriter and current Eagles rocker Vince Gill isn’t exactly known for stirring controversy. He’s a fairly private person, and rarely has any drama involving the “When I Call Your Name” hitmaker made it to the news. Unfortunately, someone using his name once decided to take matters into their own hands.
Dog rides electric surfboard with owner in Massachusetts river
GLOUCESTER, Mass. — In case you needed more proof that dogs can do anything, take a look at "Bently" riding on his owner's back on an electric surfboard in a Massachusetts river. John Merriam said he and his pet rode the efoil through the Annisquam River in Gloucester on...
Groff Park Facilities NOT AVAILABLE Due to Water Main Break July 8th, 2024
Due to a water main break in front of Groff Park, restroom and other water related facilities will not be available Monday, July 8th. Other access to the park and its facilities is unknown at this time. This is a developing situation, and any updates will be posted through the...
Guiding a Healthcare Network’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mass General Brigham General Counsel Laura S. Peabody (’83) helps keep patients and providers safe. For three years, Laura S. Peabody (’83) has been the chief legal officer and general counsel for Mass General Brigham, a healthcare system that receives $2 billion in federal funding for medical research and is the largest private employer in Massachusetts with nearly 80,000 employees.
Statewide Ban Looming For Multiple Animals In Mass.
The use of wild animals for human entertainment is a polarizing subject to say the least. In February, some legislation moved one step closer to reality where a statewide ban on wild animals in traveling circuses would exist. An Act Relative to the Use of Elephants, Big Cats, Primates, Giraffes,...
Over 30 beaches closed throughout Massachusetts on Saturday
With rain sometimes comes bacteria and with bacteria comes beach closures. As of Saturday morning, 32 beaches are listed as being closed according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health dashboard. Closures spanned from Western Massachusetts to Eastern Massachusetts and along the coast of Cape Cod and the Islands. While...
Mass. State Lottery winner: $1 million prize won off of $10 scratch ticket
A $1 million lottery prize was won off of a $10 scratch ticket sold in Massachusetts. The prize was claimed Friday, and it was from the game “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler. It was sold at Hubbard’s Cupboard in Marshfield. The odds of winning the grand prize are 1 in...
Love & Hope for Holyoke event aimed to bring agencies, churches together
HOLYOKE — A collaborative effort between a nonprofit, various Holyoke churches and a state program ended Saturday with a party in Chestnut Street Park and a free food distribution to families in need. Called “Love and Hope for Holyoke Day of Worship,” the purpose of the effort was to...
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