Arthur J. Singer, co-founder of Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame, dies at 85

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Arthur J. Singer , a celebrated broadcaster and co-founder of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, surrounded by his family in the San Francisco Bay Area. He was 85.

Singer was a highly respected figure in the broadcasting industry, with a career spanning several decades. His work helped shape the media landscape in Massachusetts and beyond.

The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association has awarded 22News with numerous awards including:

• Feature Story for Alanna Flood’s ‘Spread The Love’ (2023)
• Public Service Announcement for Toys for Tots (2023)
• Investigative Reporting on Xylazine: The damaging effects of a flesh-eating drug (2023)
• Air Personality – 22News Reporter Duncan MacLean (2023)
• Station of the Year (2022, 2023)
• #WeAreBroadcasters (2022)
• Digital Media (2022)
• Featured Story (2022)

Updates on memorial service arrangements will be provided as they become available.

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