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Williamstown, Mass. homeowners 60 and older with income up to $44,000, or $66,000 if married, can get a $1,000 property-tax exemption by filing by Dec. 31

Williamstown, Mass., homeowners who were at least 60 on July 1, 2026, and whose income is $44,000 or less, or $66,000 or less if married, can get a $1,000 property-tax exemption for fiscal 2027 by filing by Dec. 31. The town assessor’s office calls it the Senior Property Tax Exemption, under Clause 41C. Dec. 31, […] The post Williamstown, Mass. homeowners 60 and older with income up to $44,000, or $66,000 if married, can get a $1,000 property-tax exemption by filing by Dec. 31 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Williamstown, MA · 2d

Boston

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A ‘Simpsons’ writer is running for president and visiting Springfields, including ours

“If I want to follow the show’s example and use Springfield as a lens for understanding America, I need to go to all the Springfields, or at least as many as I can.”. After finding fame writing about a fictional Springfield and its yellow-hued inhabitants, a writer for “The Simpsons” is visiting the Massachusetts city of the same name Friday as part of his 2028 presidential bid.

Springfield, MA · 2d

westernmassnews.com

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Road work to take place in Springfield’s North End

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A traffic alert for those driving to work in Springfield Monday morning as drivers are being advised to avoid Armory Street. Multiple detours will be in place beginning Monday morning at 8 a.m. and ending at 2:30 on Friday. No work will be done on Wednesday for Veteran’s Day.

Springfield, MA · 23h
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West Stockbridge receives Seasonal Communities grant, continues work on affordable housing

West Stockbridge — The town of West Stockbridge was among six Berkshire County towns recently awarded a Seasonal Communities grant on October 20. The town received $60,567 “to develop zoning bylaw revisions, support the Affordable Housing Trust, implement Housing Production Plan strategies and advance pre-development activities for housing on town-owned land (10 units).”

West Stockbridge, MA · 1d
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MassLive.com

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Holyoke seeks community input on safer streets at public forum

HOLYOKE — Whether it’s speeding on a neighborhood street or a crosswalk that feels unsafe, Holyoke residents will have an opportunity to influence how the city tackles local traffic safety concerns. A public workshop on Nov. 19 will ask residents to help design the process the city uses...

Holyoke, MA · 3d

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Winner of community media award for Mass. docuseries, local producer talks local access, Main Streets and more

Earlier this year, a director working in western Massachusetts collected a top community media honor. Thomas Draudt is no stranger to awards – he’s collected at least one Emmy and several nominations for his work on the series "This Old House" – and one nomination for "This New House."

Northampton, MA · 2d

Connecticut Public

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Hundreds fewer students enrolled in Springfield schools than previously accounted

The Springfield Public School district, the third largest in Massachusetts, announced Tuesday that 800 fewer students were enrolled this school year, a much higher number than previously understood. The figure is over three times higher than what was projected for the 2026-27 school year, based on figures from the New...

Springfield, MA · 3d

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Holyoke community rallies for Stuff the Truck drive

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative, part of the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office, teamed up with United Way for its annual Stuff the Truck food drive on Sunday. The groups set up at both Stop & Shop locations in Holyoke, on Lincoln Street and Northampton...

Holyoke, MA · 20h

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Springfield's Latino Book Fair Returns Bigger Than Ever at Hope Center Nov. 14

What started in 2024 as an event that ran from Friday afternoon through Saturday, with a Sunday authors' workshop, has grown into a cultural gathering in Springfield, and this year it's moving into a brand-new downtown home. The third Springfield Latino Book Fair is set for Saturday, November 14, at the Hope Center for the Arts at 150 Bridge Street, with doors opening at 10 a.m. and the free, one-day festival running until 5 p.m.

Springfield, MA · 3d

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Adams Street & Sidewalk Improvement Project to Resume in Spring

ADAMS, Mass. — Work on the paving and sidewalk improvement project along Smith, Randall, and Cherry streets was underway and is expected to continue in the spring. The town awarded the project to Warner Bros. LLC, the lowest responsive bidder out of the four bids, with a base bid of $491,595, which included repaving a 1.5 inch mill and overlay and a five-and-a-half foot monolithic sidewalks on both sides of Cherry and Smith Street.

Adams, MA · 3d

MassLive.com

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Longmeadow’s road safety project on hold after $9M sticker shock

LONGMEADOW — Safer streets sounded good when a state grant was paying the full $5 million cost. That was before Longmeadow officials realized the reconstruction of the Williams Street business corridor could require an additional $9 million in borrowing, backed by residents’ tax and utility bills. This week,...

Longmeadow, MA · 3d

MassLive.com

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Annual craft fair draws crowds to Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield

Timed for early gift shopping, the holiday-themed show runs for two days, with almost 200 exhibitors offering ornaments, gift sets and seasonal pieces.

West Springfield, MA · 1d

WWLP 22News

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WNEU student meets goal of 800 care bags for veterans

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – What began as a small personal project six years ago has grown into an annual tradition for Western New England University student Jillian Battles. Jillian, founder of Bags for Bravery, set a goal this year of filling 800 care packages for veterans and active-duty service members.

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Holyoke Gas & Electric Commission – November 10, 2026

HOLYOKE GAS & ELECTRIC COMMISSION MEETING Posted: 11/06/2026 at 12:23 p.m. Location: The meeting will take place in person, and a remote option is available upon request. Please contact Kate Sullivan Craven (ksullivan@hged.com) for remote participation. AGENDA. 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. MINUTES. October 14, 2026. 3. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS...

Holyoke, MA · 3d

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Chicopee officials float school redistricting to cut costs

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Chicopee City Councilors are opening a new debate over school boundaries and busing, as transportation costs for the district have doubled in less than a decade. An order brought forward this week asked the school committee and superintendent to launch a comprehensive review of enrollment, attendance...

Chicopee, MA · 3d

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Springfield Councilor Moves to Ban Flock License Plate Cameras Citywide

Springfield City Councilor Zaida Govan unveiled a draft ordinance that would ban the city from acquiring, operating, funding or using Flock camera systems and would terminate all existing municipal contracts for them. The proposal lands amid a wave of Massachusetts communities reconsidering automated license plate readers, pitting privacy advocates against a police department that says the cameras have cracked real cases.

Springfield, MA · 4d

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East Longmeadow to plan redesign of notorious rotary

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - For years, a seven-way rotary in East Longmeadow has caused headaches and confused drivers, but there may soon be relief on the way. Western Mass News was in town to hear what residents think and how the town is addressing those challenges. This rotary is...

East Longmeadow, MA · 3d

WWLP

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U.S. Army Field Band to perform free concert at Springfield Symphony Hall

Springfield Symphony Hall will host a free patriotic concert this weekend featuring the U.S. Army Field Concert Band and Soldiers' Chorus in celebration of Veterans Day.

Springfield, MA · 3d

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Former Nathan Hale School in Enfield will become 38 senior apartments

ENFIELD - Town officials approved plans to convert the former Nathan Hale Elementary School on Taylor Lane into a 38-unit senior housing project. Enfield-based Our Town Home Buyers is looking to retrofit the circa-1962 school building, located on an 8.5-acre property at 5 Taylor Lane, into 38 residential units age-restricted for residents 55 and over. Units would be split between 31 one-bedroom units and seven studios, ranging from 595 square feet for the smallest studio to 1,270 square feet for the largest one-bedroom floor plan.

Enfield, CT · 2d