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New state budget allows for a Special Commission on Antisemitism. Here’s what it will do.
A total of 440 antisemitic incidents in Massachusetts were recorded by the Anti-Defamation League in 2023 – a 189% increase from the year before. The new Mass. state budget, signed by Gov. Maura Healey on Monday, includes a Special Commission on Antisemitism and directions to provide resources to schools to address hatred against Jewish people.
Elizabeth Warren to host panel with Soros-backed group staffed by anti-Israel activists
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) will co-host a panel Wednesday on Capitol Hill alongside a left-wing watchdog group staffed by anti-Israel activists who participated or cheered on recent antisemitic protests, according to a flyer. Warren is set to appear Wednesday afternoon for an event called “The Role of Private Equity in Health Care” in the Senate […]
Mass. angler bagged off N.H. with oversize stripers
Massachusetts fisherman is under arrest after investigators announced that he illegally caught 14 oversized striped bass off the New Hampshire coast last week. New Hampshire Fish and Game reported that they had received reports that a boater had been fishing in the Atlantic Ocean off New Castle and Rye with no lights on at night.
Mass. State Lottery winner: $1 million prize claimed in $50 game
A $1 million prize was claimed from one of the lottery’s $50 scratch ticket games — but the winner’s name was not released. The prize was from “Lifetime Millions.” There are still nine $1 million prizes remaining to be claimed as of July 31, in addition to two $1 million a year for life grand prizes and three $2 million prizes.
Massachusetts State Police, Bucci family, dedicate bridge to Trooper Tamar Bucci
“Yesterday, members of the Bucci Family joined Governor Maura Healey, members of the Massachusetts State Police, and the local community to dedicate the Trooper Tamar A. Bucci Memorial Bridge on Forest Street in Stoneham. Overlooking Interstate 93, the bridge commemorates the sacrifice of Trooper Bucci who was killed in the line of duty while assisting a disabled motorist on March 4, 2022.
Lottery warning to check tickets for expiring unclaimed $1m Powerball prize – and it was sold last summer at a mini mart
A $1 million Powerball prize is still waiting to be claimed - but the winner has just weeks to act. The lucky winner bought the ticket at a Mini Mart in Massachusetts last year. The $1 million ticket was sold for the August 21, 2023 drawing at Metro Mini Mart...
Backers pushed for funding of research hub to make Pioneer Valley ‘garden of New England’
AMHERST — Computerized greenhouses, alternative protein sources, innovative uses for tomato scraps — they’re all on the table as the state prepares to fund a $30 million food science and agricultural research hub at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The funding is in the state Senate’s version...
Easthampton Police Chief announces immediate retirement
EASTHAMPTON — Police Chief Robert Alberti is retiring for health reasons after serving eight years in the top position. Mayor Nicole LaChapelle announced on Wednesday that Alberti announced he will be stepping down immediately. He first joined the department in 2000 and has served in a number of different roles including detective.
Funding announced to further body-cam usage in local police departments
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The latest funding was announced this week to help launch and further develop body camera programs at area police departments. The Healey-Driscoll administration is awarding over $3 million in grant funding to police departments across the state to expand the use of body-worn cameras, including the city of.
Federal judge won’t dismiss case that alleges wrongful death of Northampton teen
NORTHAMPTON — A federal lawsuit alleging that Northampton High School’s inaction toward bullying caused a teenager’s suicide will advance, a judge has ruled. In a memorandum filed July 1, U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni denied the city of Northampton’s motion to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit involving the girl, 16, who killed herself after being racially victimized, cyberbullied and physical assaulted by her peers.
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