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GREENFIELD — Christopher Demars, a 27-year veteran, didn’t plan on working other veterans after his retirement. “It kind of fell into my lap,” he said. After serving in the U.S. Army and the National Guard, Demars retired in 2015 and started working at the Upper Pioneer Valley Veterans Services District where he later became the director.
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HADLEY, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Police in Hadley are investigating following a threat of an explosive device at Walmart on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Hadley Police Department, at 3:38 p.m. officers were on scene at Walmart for reports of a possible explosive device in the building. Officials said no description...
Amherst halts principal search; finalist claims discrimination and retaliation
Despite announcing three finalists for the Amherst Regional Middle School principal position weeks ago, the district decided against permanent leadership, according to an email sent by interim superintendent Douglas Slaughter that was obtained by MassLive. “After much contemplation, and given that the School Committee is in the final stages of...
Daniel J. Galvis Charged With Embezzling Public Funds
Daniel J. Galvis, the former police chief for the Leyden Police Department, was indicted on two counts of larceny of a motor vehicle, 2 counts of larceny over $1,200, and 3 counts of violating the standards of conduct for public employees, the Northwestern District Attorney said. He was released on...
S. Hadley man held without bail after allegedly stealing $100K in jewelry, coins, flatware
NORTHAMPTON — More than $100,000 in rare coins, bracelets, earrings and other jewelry were stolen in two burglaries of Deerfield and Northampton shops last year, according to police. In connection to those thefts, Steven Skea, 64, plead not guilty at his arraignment Monday in Hampshire Superior Court. Skea is...
Amherst police warn of phone scam spoofing department’s number
AMHERST — The Amherst Police Department is alerting the public to a wave of scam calls where fraudsters are impersonating law enforcement officers to solicit money. According to reports received over the past few days, residents have been targeted by scammers who manipulate caller ID systems to make it appear as though calls are coming from the police department.
'I'm not trying to stop the water': Some homeowners let floodwaters in, but most try to keep it out
Kent Hicks, a contractor and sustainable design professor, said Tropical Storm Irene was a wake-up call to flood-proof his home, which is next to the Westfield River in West Chesterfield, Massachusetts. He recalled standing in chest-high water and pushing uprooted trees away from his house during the storm. Kent Hicks...
Southampton woman killed in Westfield crash
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Mass. residents fighting to reclaim money from city in 'equity theft' lawsuit
GREENFIELD, Mass. — Two Greenfield residents are fighting to get back what the city has taken from them in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that, if successful, could also put millions of dollars back in the pockets of residents across Massachusetts. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, alleges that the two...
Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Filed Against Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools
Amherst educator Lamikco Magee filed a multi-million federal discrimination and defamation lawsuit against the Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools and their former and current leaders on April 5. The lawsuit states that the defendants violated her rights under the non-retaliation provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,...
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