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New Hampshire refuses to reinstate license of West Springfield trucker
New Hampshire safety officials on Thursday upheld the license suspension of a commercial truck driver who was acquitted in the 2019 deaths of seven motorcyclists but said another hearing will be held to determine how long the suspension will last.
Enfield cutting 130 school positions, all middle school and 9th grade sports
ENFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — More than 100 Enfield Public School employees will lose their jobs as part of sweeping budget cuts that also include all athletic programs for multiple grade levels. It’s a part of a plan approved by the board of education on Wednesday to cut $5 million from next year’s budget. “It’s disheartening, […]
Springfield officials announce ‘Concerts in the Park’ series schedule
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Springfield Parks Department officially announced this year’s “Concerts in the Park” series. The first show starts next week on Thursday, June 6 at the Forest Park Amphitheater and Carriage House. The outdoor concerts are all scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and are free...
Dogs in Massachusetts bit letter carriers 116 times in 2023
Note to aspiring letter carriers: Watch out for dogs while on the job. Dogs in Massachusetts bit U.S. Postal Service employees 116 times in 2023, about 2% of the more than 5,800 dog bites reported nationally last year. Springfield, the third-largest city in the state, saw five incidents in which...
Developer reviving plans for 192 apartments in CT town after 12 years
After no improvements in 12 years, the land alongside the Villages at Poquonock in Windsor is on track to be developed into nearly 200 apartments. The freshly approved project will include 192 apartments in a series of four-story buildings off Old Village Circle. Poquonock Commons LLC plans a mix of one- and two-bedroom units at the complex, which will include a pool and clubhouse. The ...
Springfield Pride kicks off with annual ‘You Ball’
Springfield Pride Parade kicks off LGBTQ+ Pride Month on Saturday, beginning a month to celebrate the community here in western Massachusetts. And to get people ready for this special month Springfield had a gala on Friday night.
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