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5 Connecticut Property Tax Breaks Homeowners Over 65 Never Apply For but Should

In Haddam, homeowners 65 or older can get a $500 property tax abatement, or $750 if they’re married. Many Connecticut towns offer breaks like that, but none of them show up unless you apply. Here are the Connecticut property tax breaks some homeowners over 65 never apply for but...

Connecticut · 1d
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Letter: Insufficient Notice for Scheduled Power Outage Endangered Residents

The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on November 9, 2026. I would like to add my voice to the others dismayed by the way power was cut to move a house on Oct. 29. As I understand it, the developer agreed to provide paper notices in advance to all residences in the affected area. Most of us did not receive this advance warning. It is not sufficient to say that it was in the newspaper – that is no guarantee of coverage. Many of our neighbors require electricity for health and safety reasons – Oxygen, CPAP, heat, illumination for folks with limited mobility, etc. I have none of those conditions, and I still walked into a wall. The lack of notice meant I hadn’t had a flashlight handy.

Amherst, MA · 2d
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Skip The Big City And Check Out This Massachusetts Town With Homes Under $170,000

Nobody ever looked at a Boston mortgage payment and thought, “yes, this is fine,” and that’s exactly why Holyoke, Massachusetts deserves your full and immediate attention. If you’ve been convinced that buying a home in Massachusetts means choosing between a shoebox near the city and a long...

Holyoke, MA · 1d
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USPS confirms $19 minimum rate at select post office locations

THE U.S. Postal Service has confirmed a $19 baseline rate at select locations. It comes as part of a renewed push to hire more staff. USPS is looking to recruit more mail handlers for their Springfield, Massachusetts office. Mail handlers are responsible for loading, unloading, and moving bulk mail. They’re...

Springfield, MA · 4d

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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 · 4d

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Katharine Millonzi joins Berkshire Agricultural Ventures board

Berkshire Agricultural Ventures is pleased to announce that regenerative systems strategist Katharine Millonzi has joined BAV’s Board of Directors, effective this fall. Based in New York’s Hudson Valley, Millonzi designs programs, facilitates gatherings, and coaches leaders committed to advancing ecological and social well-being. She currently serves on the Impact team at Community Food Works, an organization dedicated to strengthening regional food infrastructure and expanding access to local food throughout the Hudson Valley. Her work spans philanthropy, higher education, and environmental leadership, with experience supporting initiatives at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, the Rockefeller Foundation, the Environmental Grantmakers Association, Yale University, and the Volgenau Climate Initiative.

Berkshire County, MA · 2d

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Smith & Wesson Names President of Savage Arms

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. reported that Adam Ruonala, formerly at Century Arms/Canik USA, will join the company as president of its recently acquired Savage Arms business, effective November 16. Most recently, Ruonala served as VP of sales, business development & marketing for Century Arms/Canik USA. He previously held marketing...

Westfield, MA · 6d

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USPS hiring in Springfield with starting pay of $19 per hour

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The United States Postal Service (USPS) is looking to fill immediate job openings in Springfield, offering starting wages of $19.02 per hour and opportunities for career advancement. The USPS will host a hiring event on Friday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at...

Springfield, MA · 9d

MassLive.com

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Conservation Commission seeks agricultural preservation restrictions on three properties

SOUTHWICK — The Conservation Commission approved applying for Community Preservation Act funding to purchase agricultural preservation restrictions on three parcels, including one within the Sofinowski Preserve. “Well, at least me personally, I think this would be a no-brainer to acquire the [187 Mort Vining Road property]. It’s within a...

Southwick, MA · 5d

MassLive.com

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As oil companies notch hefty profits, Western Mass. sees pain at the pump

When Burleigh Grant buys gas to run the power equipment he uses in his Longmeadow landscaping business, the price per gallon whacks his bottom line. Even though the price per barrel pulled back a bit late last week, consumers are still feeling the pinch of higher prices at the pump.

Longmeadow, MA · 3d

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Square One Welcomes Stephanie Marrero-Wilson as VP of Support Services

SPRINGFIELD — In response to the growing need for early childhood mental health supports, Square One recently welcomed Stephanie Marrero-Wilson to its leadership team in the position of vice president of Support Services. In this role, Marrero-Wilson is leading Square One’s Cornerstone Therapy Center, providing oversight of the agency’s...

Springfield, MA · 5d

WBEC AM

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Here's When Spirit Christmas Will Open Near The Berkshires (Fun Video Tour)

The location is not from the Berkshires and makes for a fun day out.

Berkshire County, MA · 7d

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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 · 4d

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Permission to pursue a passion

NORTH HAMPTON, Mass. — While growing up on her family’s western Massachusetts dairy farm, Emily Everett dreamed of writing for Hoard’s Dairyman one day. Instead, Everett has built a career that includes writing novels about her life experiences. Her debut novel, “All That Life Can Afford,” was Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club pick for April 2025.

Williamsburg, MA · 5d

CT Insider

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Owner of recently closed The Charles in Wethersfield embroiled in lawsuits, owes tens of thousands

The Charles in Wethersfield surprised many when its closure was announced on Monday after six years of operation.

Wethersfield, CT · 6d

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Sears Kit Homes: Part of Norfolk’s Architectural Past

Blueprints discovered in a barn once owned by Norfolk contractor Herbert Blanchard have found a permanent home in the Norfolk Historical Society’s collection, shedding light on the town’s architectural history and the era of mail-order houses. The plans appear to show a Sears catalog home, part of a popular movement that brought ready-to-build house designs to Americans in the early 20th century.

Norfolk, CT · 6d

MassLive.com

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Western Mass. hardware chain raises over $32K for animal shelters: ‘We’re grateful’

Western Mass.-based Rocky’s Ace Hardware raised $32,511 for animal shelters nationwide through its annual “Round Up for Pets” fundraiser in 2026, according to the company. Of that total, stores in Western Massachusetts raised $4,488 for local shelters and the animals in their care. The fundraiser allows customers...

Springfield, MA · 5d

WWLP

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From Kenya to Holyoke: Local baseball bat maker celebrates 10 years in business

A Holyoke business is celebrating 10 years of turning raw wood into baseball bats, combining craftsmanship with an unexpected journey that began thousands of miles away in Kenya.

Holyoke, MA · 6d

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Welcome to Real Estate Friday!

Here’s what we have for you this week in The Edge Real Estate section:. Property of the Week – Sheila Thunfors of Stone House Properties offers a remarkable contemporary residence with sweeping views and beautifully curated gardens. Transformations – If you are ready to consider selling the family...

Berkshire County, MA · 6d

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Hidden in the Viral Last Ditch Debacle: How to Keep Lesbian Bars Alive

By September of this year, Jackie Matellian had spent months living in her truck while working several jobs to keep Last Ditch, a lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, open. She was the last remaining original founder, and the bar was in deep financial trouble. According to reporting by The Boston Globe, workers had gone unpaid, Matellian was carrying a $50,000 start-up loan, and the landlord wanted $3,900 in overdue rent.

Greenfield, MA · 5d