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Northampton program supplies Narcan to public
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton health officials are supplying quantities of Narcan to the public in what they call Noloxboxes: readily available, weatherproof, wall- or post-mounted boxes, containing anywhere from four to 12 doses of the anti-overdose medication. Health Commissioner Meredith O’Leary, with the Northampton Department of Health and Human Services,...
Massachusetts real estate transactions for Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties April 28, 2024 edition
Alan Rogers, Karisa M. Rogers and Mary Caporale to Edward C. Anderson, 118 Forest Hill Road, $330,000. Carlton B. Hale, trustee, and Marion Montagna Irrevocable Trust, trustee of, to Sareen Properties LLC, 28 Florida Drive, $185,000. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
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Greenfield police identify homicide victim, suspect detained
GREENFIELD — Authorities have identified the victim in the Greenfield homicide discovered Monday night as Christopher Hairston, 35, of Pittsfield. Greenfield Police were dispatched to a Chapman Street apartment after reports of a foul odor. Upon arrival, they discovered the body of Hairston. Investigation led to the identification of...
See all homes sold in Hampshire County, April 21 to April 27
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hampshire County reported from April 21 to April 27. There were 27 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,038-square-foot home on Chapel Street in Northampton that sold for $379,000. Amherst.
Court documents reveal chilling details into Greenfield murder
GREENFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- In developing news out of Franklin County, documents obtained by Western Mass News have revealed chilling details about a murder investigation in Greenfield. 42-year-old Taaniel Herberger-Brown was arrested at the Albany International Airport in New York just hours after police found dismembered human remains inside his...
Plea negotiations for Devin Bryden, man accused of Northampton murder, break down
A Northampton man accused of killing his roommate in July 2022 appeared set to plead guilty during a court hearing Wednesday, but negotiations on a plea deal ultimately fell apart and the man’s case is now likely headed for trial, the Northwestern District Attorney’s office confirmed to MassLive.
Amherst Pelham School District superintendent search narrows to three candidates
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The superintendent saga continues, as the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is still on the hunt to fill the position. Western Mass News got a look at the 3 finalists. There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding this search. The district has seen a Title IX investigation,...
Single family residence sells in Northampton for $1.2 million
A 3,577-square-foot house built in 1910 has changed hands. The spacious historic property located at 94 Crescent Street in Northampton was sold on April 2, 2024. The $1,185,000 purchase price works out to $331 per square foot. This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring six bedrooms and four baths. Inside, there is a fireplace. In addition, the home features a detached garage. Situated on a spacious 0.3-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
Granby police seek suspects in ATM heist using stolen dump truck
GRANBY — Police are investigating an early morning ATM break-in on Tuesday where suspects used a stolen dump truck to rip open the cash machine before fleeing with the contents. The Granby Police Department responded to a call at 1:26 a.m. at the People’s Bank ATM located at 77...
Crews respond to structure fire in Granby
GRANBY, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Crews responded to a structure fire on Saturday evening on Forge Pond Road. When our Western Mass News crews arrived around 4 p.m., we saw firetrucks and emergency crews outside the residence where hte fire took place. The incident is still under investigation, so no other...
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