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Mass. doctor on why another Mass. school district is banning cellphones
BOSTON — A Massachusetts school district, Methuen, has decided to ban cell phone use in classrooms and at school events, following a growing trend across the state. Dr. Scott Hadland, chief of adolescent medicine at Mass General for Children, discussed the implications of this move. Phones, according to Hadland,...
Nashoba Valley Medical Center provides 'essential services,' state finds
Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center, which are set to close in less than two weeks, each provide an "essential service necessary for preserving access and health status," in their areas, public health regulators concluded this week. The Department of Public Health found after an abbreviated review that the Steward Health Care-owned...
Holtec to DEP: State has no authority to ban radioactive water discharge into Cape Cod Bay
The company that owns the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, Holtec International, has filed an appeal seeking to discharge radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay. Last month, the state denied Holtec a permit to release nearly 1 million gallons of water from the nuclear reactor system at Pilgrim as part of the plant decommissioning.
Old Colony superintendent to be inducted into Massachusetts chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame
The superintendent of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School is heading to the hall of fame. Aaron Polansky, superintendent-director of Old Colony in Rochester, was announced Tuesday, Aug. 20 as one of seven to be inducted next year into the Massachusetts chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
As cost of living rises, Mass. residents turn to ‘side hustles’
"Can't make ends meet with only one job in this state." Since 2022, full time dental student Emely Cepeda has worked as a personal assistant, caterer, organizer, and cleaner — all while earning a degree. Her additional work allows her to keep up with living expenses in Boston, where...
Anheuser-Busch to lay off 193 Mass. employees, close facility, reports say
An American beer industry giant will lay off almost 200 of its Massachusetts employees as it closes a distribution facility and transfers operations to a local wholesaler. Anheuser-Busch, known for such iconic brands as Budweiser and Bud Light, filed a WARN, or Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, with the state on Friday.
Between state rep salary and pay at law firm, Decker’s take-home is highest in delegation
Between state rep salary and pay at law firm, Decker’s take-home is highest in delegation. Salaries for Massachusetts legislators are already under scrutiny after a Boston Globe report this month revealed the vast majority earn bonus “leadership pay” in addition to their base salary and travel stipends.
State Auditor Exposes Unlawful Practices at Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
The integrity of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) has come under scrutiny following a distressing report released by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, uncovering a pattern of unlawful practices within the public authority responsible for some of Boston's most notable venues. According to the audit furnished by DiZoglio's office, which delved into records from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2022, there has been a blatant disregard for public records law and established procedures concerning state procurement and contracting.
DANCE REVIEW: kNoname Artist/Roderick George at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Jacob’s Pillow founder Ted Shawn was a ground-breaking visionary when it came to the role of men in dance. After purchasing the Jacob’s Pillow farm in Becket in 1931, and converting a barn into a studio, Shawn recruited eight men, all athletes from Springfield College (where Shawn taught), for a new men’s dance company. Thereafter, in the studio, he started presenting performances of the Men Dancers that he called “Tea Lecture Demonstrations.” By the time Shawn disbanded the men’s company in 1940, the Men Dancers had danced for over a million people in the United States, Canada, Cuba, and England, and Shawn had not only forever changed dance, but he had transformed the landscape for men dancers all over the world.
Amherst property owners may have more opportunities to build ADUs as a result of a new state law
Building accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, will no longer require owner occupancy of either the main dwelling unit or the ADU, as a result of the new law, the Affordable Homes Act. Amherst, like most cities and towns in the state, currently has such a requirement, which is designed to protect residential neighborhoods from disruptive behavior. The requirement is also designed to reduce questionable management practices by out-of-town investors who may not be able or willing to regulate tenant behavior adequately.
Chicopee raises flag to celebrate Indian Independence Day
CHICOPEE — The community and members of the Indian culture gathered on Aug. 14 at City Hall Plaza to celebrate the spirit of freedom, unity and cultural pride with the raising of the Indian Flag. The event celebrated the 78th year of India’s independence from British rule for 200...
Holyoke school officials discuss plan to exit state receivership
HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A plan that has been months in the making was unveiled at Monday’s school committee meeting in Holyoke. It’s meant to show how the city’s public school district will work towards regaining local control from the state. Monday night was a busy one...
Federal and Holyoke Police Raid Nets Six Arrests, Drugs, and Weapons in Fight Against Narcotics
Efforts to dismantle the flow of narcotics through the veins of Holyoke streets intensified yesterday when police and federal agents stormed a stronghold of drug activity. The coordinated raid of 131 Clemente Street, preceded by a meticulous investigation, involved units from the Holyoke Police Department Narcotics Unit, the DEA, ATF, Western Mass FBI Gang Task Force, and CINRET. A report published on the department's Facebook page detailed the outcome: six arrests and the seizure of illegal substances and weaponry.
Many New Yorkers Have an Unexpected ‘Killer’ in Their Backyard
In June, a deer in New York was saved just minutes from death in a New York neighborhood. Rescue workers said the tragedy could have been avoided all together if more attention was paid to items left unattended in the homeowner's backyard. Unfortunately, tragedy has nearly struck again. From upstate...
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