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The Independent

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Sheriffs across Massachusetts have requested $241 million to repair and renovate their jails

Jail Funding Massachusetts ASSOCIATED PRESS Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is seeking $27 million in state funding to renovate the Dartmouth House of Correction, so he can close the 148-year-old Ash Street Jail. But Heroux is facing competition from sheriffs across Massachusetts . They’re all seeking a share of limited state funding for major repairs and renovations at their facilities. Among the contenders is a jail even older than Ash Street: the Dukes County jail on Martha’s Vineyard, built in 1873, which needs structural and fire-safety repairs and more space. Essex County seeks to overhaul Middleton jail’s kitchen and dining area, while Worcester County wants to renovate deteriorating jail housing units and demolish a former hospital nurses’ home. Heroux shared his funding proposal with The Light for the first time, providing new details about the work needed to close Ash Street and its estimated cost. Five of the state’s 13 other sheriffs who run jails — Franklin, Berkshire , Dukes, Essex and Worcester — also shared their applications with The Light. Together, the sheriffs have requested about $241 million, far more than the $125 million to $150 million the state expects to allocate through the program. Franklin, Dukes and Essex

Bristol County, MA · 1d

CBS Boston

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Rutland high school students save middle school theater program

Two Massachusetts high school juniors took over the middle school theater program when the director retired and no adult volunteered.

Holden, MA · 2d

takingthekids.com

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10 Western Massachusetts Hobby Shops Where You’ll Want To Spend The Whole Afternoon

A yarn store in western Massachusetts has its own attached warehouse full of discounted yarn. I read that once and immediately wanted a bigger tote bag. The surprises keep stacking up out here. One game shop stays open until 10 PM on weekends, with tons of table space for playing.

Massachusetts · 2d
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newstalknewengland.com

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Massachusetts Expands Emergency Shelter Capacity Ahead of Winter With $13 Million Investment

Massachusetts is committing nearly $13 million to expand winter shelters and overnight warming centers, with 101 full-season beds planned for Worcester County through a partnership with the South Middlesex Opportunity Council. The Healey-Driscoll administration announced the supplemental grants as communities prepare to provide shelter during the coldest months of the...

Worcester County, MA · 2d
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WWLP

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Snow coats hilltowns and Berkshires as season’s first accumulation arrives

The first accumulating snow of the season arrived in parts of western Massachusetts overnight.

The Berkshires, MA · 2d

newslinklive.com

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Leominster City Council discusses precinct changes after long lines on Election Day

LEOMINSTER — During its meeting on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, the Leominster City Council discussed making precincts more even in size, adding a ward and the need for more poll workers after long lines formed at several polling places during the Nov. 3 election. Ward 1 Councilor Eladia Romero...

Leominster, MA · 21h

MaxPreps

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Football Recap: Abby Kelley Foster Now 2-1 Since Losing 14 Straight + How To Watch

After soaring to 34 points the game before, Abby Kelley Foster was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They fell 20-8 to the Murdock Blue Devils. Abby Kelley Foster is now 2-6, having gone 2-1 since their 14-game losing streak ended. As for Murdock, they moved to 5-5 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.

Worcester, MA · 1d

WWLP 22News

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Western Massachusetts farmers honored with more than $275K in grants

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – More than 100 farmers from across western Massachusetts were recognized Thursday afternoon during an annual appreciation event at Smith College in Northampton, where more than $275,000 in grants was awarded to support local agriculture. The Farmer Appreciation Day celebration, hosted by the Harold Grinspoon Charitable...

Northampton, MA · 2d

homenewshere.com

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Business as usual: Shawsheen Tech football starts playoffs with lopsided victory

The Shawsheen Tech football team kept its long winning streak alive and took another step toward its third straight state championship with a 39-0 thumping of visiting Oakmont Regional of Ashburnham. The top-seeded Rams will face St. Mary’s in the Div. 5 state quarterfinals this Friday night at Shawsheen in...

Ashburnham, MA · 1d

beaconsathletics.com

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Beacons Top Plymouth State in Military Appreciation Weekend Finale

BOSTON, Mass. (November 14, 2026) — UMass Boston closed out Military Appreciation Weekend in triumphant fashion Saturday afternoon, defeating Plymouth State University 4–1 in a Little East Conference matchup at the Edward T. Barry Ice Rink to improve to 3–2-0 on the season, while Plymouth State fell to 3–1-0. Plymouth State struck first when D. Matousek buried an even-strength goal at 4:19 of the first period to give the visitors a 1–0 edge. The Beacons answered quickly: Colby Lyons (Auburn, N.H.) tied the game at 1–1 just three minutes and 39 seconds later, converting off a feed from Avan Pyle (New London, N.H.) at 7:58 to send the teams to the first intermission tied.

Boston, MA · 19h

fitchburgfalcons.com

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Football drops season finale at Westfield State

WESTFIELD, MA - Fitchburg State battled throughout its matchup with Westfield State, but the Owls used a strong rushing attack and a pair of special teams and defensive touchdowns to earn a 27-12 victory Saturday afternoon. The Basics. Score: Westfield State 27, Fitchburg State 12. Records: Fitchburg State (1-8, 1-7...

Fitchburg, MA · 1d

wamc.org

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Letters for veterans: western Mass. lawmaker continues special, annual delivery

-- Carrying a plastic crate into the Veterans Home at Holyoke, Hampden and Hampshire State Senator John Velis says some 2,000 letters from western Mass. school children were delivered to veterans this week - so many that more were being distributed to other retired veterans as well as active-duty members.

Massachusetts · 1d

newslinklive.com

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Clinton teen arrested for pushing pregnant aunt at Mai Tai’s in Leominster

LEOMINSTER – On Monday, Oct. 28, 2026, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Leominster Police Officer Avery Benvissuto was dispatched to Mai Tai’s at 638 North Main Street following a report that an intoxicated woman was becoming violent with her family members who were trying to give her a ride home.

Leominster, MA · 2d