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With CT brownfields cleanup grant, developer plans new life for former Stanadyne Corp. complex
The sprawling Windsor industrial complex that has sat largely vacant since Stanadyne Corp. left Connecticut 13 years ago could soon house distribution centers, new manufacturers and perhaps even small research and development operations, according to the nationally known Industrial Realty Group. Connecticut recently awarded $2 million in brownfields cleanup grants to the town, a decision that ...
Windsor Locks man accused of rear ending parole officer, taking off in Cromwell
CROMWELL, Conn. (WTNH) — A 18-year-old Windsor Locks man was issued a summons after allegedly driving into the back of a parole officer’s vehicle and then taking off. Tony Jerome Williams-King was charged with evading responsibility and for failure to drive at a reasonable distance apart, resulting in a motor vehicle accident. State police said […]
Crime fighters join kids for 'Law Enforcement Day'
FARMINGTON, Conn. — It happens at Camp Courant each summer: Crime fighters from across Connecticut come to visit the kids at the Farmington campus. This year, “Law Enforcement Day” brought representatives from around three dozen Connecticut police departments to interact and have fun with the 700-plus campers at Camp Courant.
Pop of Color Outdoor Quilt Show returns Thursday to Kellogg Estate in Osbornedale State Park
DERBY, Connecticut — The fourth annual Pop of Color Outdoor Quilt Show is returning to the Kellogg Estate at 500 Hawthorne Avenue in Derby from Thursday through Sunday, according to a release from the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Each day, the festivities begin at 10...
119K Commission Brings Education Focus To Hartford
HARTFORD, CT – Dozens of people packed into a sweltering, standing-room-only city council chamber at Hartford City Hall on Tuesday to hear the 119K Commission discuss how education affects disconnected youth, and what can be done to make the education system more effective for them. “Hartford is a really...
Wednesday’s Warrior: 10-year-old Waterbury student collects over 5K snacks for local families
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Meet 10-year-old Drew Baker of Waterbury. He loves music-whether he’s jamming out on the drums or taking the spotlight on stage singing and playing the keyboard. But what Baker loves most of all is helping people! “I did this project, Share the Love, and Share the Snacks Food Drive,” said Drew, […]
3 officers injured following destructive pursuit through Springfield and Agawam
AGAWAM, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Springfield police report that at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 25th, officers seized a large-capacity firearm and arrested repeat offender 20-year-old Davey Quinones on River Road in Agawam. Members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU) have been investigating Quinones for the possession of...
Springfield officials highlight impact of ARPA grant funding on small businesses
The city of Springfield has delivered millions of dollars in federal pandemic relief dollars to small businesses around the community and one of the recipients, a hair salon owner, got a special visit from city leaders on Thursday.
West Springfield mayor says state investigating backflow incident
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Mayor William Reichelt confirmed that West Springfield is collaborating with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to determine the cause of a backflow incident led to a do-not-use water advisory for the Haywood Avenue area. The town is awaiting the results from the initial round of...
Former Gov. Deval Patrick ready for VP Harris' trip to Berkshire County Saturday
Kamala Harris already made history four years ago when she was elected with President Joe Biden as vice president. Now, she's hoping to keep Democrats in control of the White House in an accelerated campaign against former President Donald Trump. It's anyone's guess right now November will play out now that the Trump-Biden rematch is off the table, but one person who is watching closely is former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick — who is raising money for Harris' effort in the Bay State, where he served two terms as its first Black governor.
Playwright and performance artist Taylor Mac to speak at New Marlborough Meeting House event
New Marlborough — Resident, playwright, and performance artist Taylor Mac (who uses the gender pronoun judy) will speak about creativity at the New Marlborough Meeting House on Saturday, August 3, at 4:30 p.m. The Meeting House is located at 154 Hartsville-New Marlborough Road. A Laguna Beach, Calif. native, Mac...
Spirit of 2026: Westfield historians seek to honor city’s Revolution history
WESTFIELD — As the nation nears the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, many Massachusetts communities are reviewing their own history, including Westfield. Though the famous events of the mid-1770s were mostly in eastern Massachusetts — downtown Boston, Bunker Hill, Concord, Lexington — Westfield was a...
14-Year-Old Girl Missing In Springfield, Police Ask For Help Finding Her
Joarelys Martinez was last seen getting on a bus to Baystate Academy on Monday, July 22. Springfield police ask anyone who knows her whereabouts or has any information on her disappearance to contact detectives at 413-787-6360 or the department's non-emergency line at 413-787-6300. to follow Daily Voice Hampden and receive...
Trailer Trash to perform at MGM Springfield’s Free Music Friday
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Trailer Trash will, once again, that the stage at The Plaza at MGM Springfield for Free Music Friday. “We’re local guys. We’ve been here our whole lives and I can’t imagine a better music scene than what’s around here right now,” said Trailer Trash guitarist Bob Stanek.
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