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Hazmat Crews Investigate Mystery White Powder at Springfield Meat Market

Springfield firefighters suited up in white hazmat gear Wednesday afternoon after a call involving unidentified white powder sent crews rushing to the 90 Meat Outlet on Avocado Street. The response began shortly before 4 p.m., and first responders taped off the area as they worked to assess the situation, according to WWLP.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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UMass falls to Western Michigan 2-0 in MAC championship game

The Massachusetts women’s soccer team made its first appearance in the Mid-American Conference championship game Friday, falling 2-0 to top-seeded Western Michigan. “I think we started a little too…safe and a little too protected and didn’t keep the ball well enough,” head coach Jason Dowiak said. “But I think we competed the whole game and battled the whole game.”

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Senior Discount Filing Deadline Extended

The City of Westfield Department of Public Works announces an update to the Senior Discount Policy deadlines. The previous policy stated that the application deadline for submitting the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit paperwork to qualify for Senior Discount was June 30th of each year. The deadline has been extended to December 31st of each year. The Policy reads as follows:

Westfield, MA · 2d

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Parents criticize Chicopee schools for withholding information on safety questions

CHICOPEE — Parents of Chicopee elementary school students are frustrated by the district’s response to reporting this week about alleged incidents. The Republican reported Thursday that two former Fairview Elementary School staff members and a parent of a child who now attends the school said the school administration and district mishandled a report that the child was struck by a teacher’s aide. They also said older student attending a different program pulled a knife on staff members and later threatened a mass shooting.

Chicopee, MA · 1d

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10 Massachusetts Indoor Activities That Make A Cozy Thanksgiving Weekend

Thousands of tropical butterflies flutter around a greenhouse in Massachusetts, kept at a steady 80 degrees all year. In late November. While the rest of us dig out our winter hats. That detail sold me on the idea of an indoor holiday weekend. Then I learned about a used bookstore...

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Watery war of words: Springfield leaders take umbrage at measure reshaping water commission

-- If you live in lower, central Hampden County, chances are your water comes by way of Springfield. Or rather - for the most part - reservoirs outside the city. It’s also largely treated outside the city as well, but much of that infrastructure, which stretches from Blandford to Ludlow, is thanks to moves made by Springfield almost 200 years ago.

Springfield, MA · 1d

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

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.

Northampton, MA · 1d

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Select Board approves paid leave for Southwick CAO through June

SOUTHWICK — Chief Administrative Officer Nicole Parker will be on a paid leave of absence from Nov. 27 until her three-year contract expires in June, under a settlement approved Monday night by Select Board members Douglas Moglin and Joseph Deedy. The reasons for this decision, however, remain known to...

Southwick, MA · 1d

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Springfield Police honor two officers killed in the line of duty 41 years ago

The Springfield Police Department is remembering two officers who lost their lives in the line of duty 41 years ago.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Chicopee parent worries about autistic son’s progress after teacher change

CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Tascha Bouchard says her first-grade son, who is autistic and nonverbal and attends Fairview Elementary in Chicopee, has been resisting going to school. Bouchard added she has gone to work late to help her son get on the bus. She said that is not like him...

Chicopee, MA · 1d

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Northampton City Council unanimously approves one-year moratorium on data centers

NORHTAMPTON — The City Council has approved a one-year moratorium on data centers, giving its newly formed Data Center Select Committee a window to study the impacts of commercial data centers. The decision will now help the committee define the different types of data centers and recommend regulations to...

Northampton, MA · 1d

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This Weekend Is the ‘World Day of Remembrance’ For Motor Vehicle Homicide Victims

Safety advocates and families across Massachusetts, from Pittsfield to Lynn, will come together to honor the annual World Day of Remembrance for victims of traffic violence this weekend. The World Day of Remembrance is an international day of mourning when communities gather to remember friends, neighbors, and family members who...

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Riverside Industries Appoints Markus Jones as President and CEO

EASTHAMPTON — Riverside Industries Inc. (RSI) announced that Markus Jones has been appointed by its board of directors to serve as its next president and CEO, effective immediately. He previously served as the organization’s interim president and CEO beginning March 1. Prior to that appointment, he held the position...

Easthampton, MA · 1d

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Guindon: Watson’s injury could spell trouble for UMass’ bowl-game hopes

After an unprecedented 4-0 start to the 2026 season, the Massachusetts football team has seen its early momentum fade, managing just one win over its last five matchups. Part of that decline stemmed from a laundry list of injuries on both sides of the ball, sidelining several key starters who helped fuel the Minutemen’s (5-5, 2-4 Mid-American Conference) historic start. Among them, William “Pop” Watson III’s ankle sprain was the most notable, holding the Springfield, Mass., native out of two games following the opening stretch.

Amherst, MA · 2d

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‘The Simpsons’ writer tours nation’s Springfields in presidential bid

SPRINGFIELD — Dan Greaney, a comedy writer and producer best known for his work on “The Simpsons,” is interested in adding another title to his resume: president of the United States. Throughout November, Greaney is touring the United States, stopping in 17 different cities and towns named...

Springfield, MA · 1d

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After nearly $1M worth of scams, Springfield, Mass. looks to prohibit crypto currency ATMs

Springfield could soon become the latest Massachusetts community to ban crypto currency ATMs. This week, city leadership announced plans to prohibit the machines, following almost two years of trying to address fraud cases tied to them. According to the Springfield Police Department, between early 2025 and mid-2026, over 40 residents...

Springfield, MA · 1d

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West Springfield eliminating traffic delays at rail crossing

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield residents can expect to say goodbye to long traffic delays at the Front and First Street grade crossing after receiving $30 million in federal funding for rail infrastructure improvements to ensure safety and reliability. The project will replace two railroad crossings with a new...

West Springfield, MA · 2d

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The bones of history: Amherst History Museum renovations expose centuries-old craftmanship

AMHERST — On the main floor of the Simeon Strong House, long, thick pieces of rough-cut wood, many of which date back to the home’s 1750s construction, rest on short pillars made from both large and small stones. Exposed after removing the wide-plank flooring and subflooring during renovations...

Amherst, MA · 13h

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UMass football faces injury concerns ahead of final home game against Akron

The UMass Minutemen football team is preparing for its final home game of the regular season next week, but a series of injuries could leave the team shorthanded against the University of Akron.

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Opinion: Here’s a Quick Fix to Amherst’s Budget Problem – Reduce Library Spending to the State Average

Amherst puts 2.67 percent of its general fund into library operations; the statewide figure is 1.09 percent. Bringing the town to the state average would free roughly $1.3 million a year, more than the structural deficit the town has forecast. As the Finance Committee debates how to distribute what is...

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