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The Cool Down

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Massachusetts town has a levee, but FEMA maps show none — and insurance rates could rise

An environmental bond bill authorizes $60 million toward the repairs.

Hadley, MA · 2d

Daily Collegian

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UMass suffers second loss at the hands of Harvard 78-65

The Massachusetts women’s basketball team suffered its second loss of the season at the hands of Harvard Wednesday night. The Minutewomen (1-2) fell 78-65 after turning over the ball 19 times. UMass committed 12 giveaways at the halftime break. “The turnovers were an issue early,” head coach Mike Leflar...

Amherst, MA · 1d
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The Financial Wire

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Senior homeowners in New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts and Louisiana are in line for bigger property tax breaks, from Stay NJ payments of up to $6,500 starting February 2027 to Louisiana exemptions of up to $30,000 where local voters approve them

Four states have lined up bigger property tax breaks for older homeowners, and each one works differently. New Jersey’s Stay NJ program pays up to $6,500 beginning in February 2027 to people who applied by Nov. 2. Florida voters approved a homestead exemption of $150,000 on non-school taxes that starts Jan. 1, 2027, Massachusetts’s draft... The post Senior homeowners in New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts and Louisiana are in line for bigger property tax breaks, from Stay NJ payments of up to $6,500 starting February 2027 to Louisiana exemptions of up to $30,000 where local voters approve them appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New Jersey · 3d

takingthekids.com

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10 Western Massachusetts Hobby Shops Where You’ll Want To Spend The Whole Afternoon

A yarn store in western Massachusetts has its own attached warehouse full of discounted yarn. I read that once and immediately wanted a bigger tote bag. The surprises keep stacking up out here. One game shop stays open until 10 PM on weekends, with tons of table space for playing.

Massachusetts · 13h
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Meta Signs Sublime Cement Deal While Holyoke Plant Status Splits

Meta says it has signed a multi-year agreement with Somerville-based Sublime Systems to support at least 180,000 tons of lower-carbon cement production, with priority access to Sublime Cement for the company's data-center construction pipeline. The volume is large next to anything Sublime has poured so far, and it lands while...

Holyoke, MA · 6h

thereminder.com

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South Hadley approves eight of 11 articles at Special Town Meeting

SOUTH HADLEY — The Nov. 9 special Town Meeting saw voting members gather at South Hadley High School, where the approved 8 out of 11 articles on the warrant. For Article 1, South Hadley Town Meeting members approved hearing a report from the Master Plan Implementation Committee. Town Meeting...

South Hadley, MA · 1d

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Jones Library Building Project Financial Status, November 2026: More Than $7 Million Still Owed to Town

Since the last update in October 2026, the Jones Library Trustees reported making an $850,000 payment to the town toward the library’s share of the building project ($13,822,518). The following graph shows the amounts paid and owed to the town. This information will be updated and posted regularly in...

Amherst, MA · 1d

MassLive.com

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UMass basketball takes down UMass Lowell in home opener behind Junjie Wang

Junjie Wang lit up the 3-point line to lead the UMass men's basketball team past UMass Lowell in Amherst.

Amherst, MA · 1d

Daily Collegian

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UMass shut out by Toledo in 24-0 loss

The Massachusetts football team struggled to find an answer against Toledo’s physical defense, suffering a 24-0 shutout at the Glass Bowl on Wednesday night. The Minutemen (5-5, 2-4 Mid-American Conference) were held scoreless for the first time this season, while the Rockets (8-2, 5-1 MAC) earned their first in-conference shutout win since 2000. UMass quarterback William “Pop” Watson III exited in the first quarter, leaving backup Logan Inagawa to navigate a relentless pass rush.

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.95 Million Sale of Dental Office Portfolio

WESTERN MASS. — Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services, announced the sale of a five-property dental office portfolio consisting of dental condominiums and a free-standing dental office building located throughout the Pioneer Valley region of Western Mass. The portfolio sold for $5.95 million.

Greenfield, MA · 11h

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Berkshire Money Management Welcomes Paraplanner

DALTON, Mass. — Berkshire Money Management (BMM) announced that Joseph Serrano has joined the firm as a Paraplanner, supporting the advisory team in developing comprehensive financial plans that help clients prepare for retirement. Serrano earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) in 2022...

Dalton, MA · 1d

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Holyoke continues to fill reorganized Finance Department

HOLYOKE — Holyoke continues reorganizing its Finance Department after the City Council confirmed the appointment of Laura Shaw as the city’s treasurer/collector and Sharon Bittner-Willis as the city’s comptroller at its Nov. 5 meeting. Both roles will be three-year terms, effective Nov. 21, and will expire on...

Holyoke, MA · 2d

hoodline.com

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New Holyoke Veterans Home Opens, Six Years After 76 Died in COVID Outbreak

An eight-story veterans home with 234 beds has opened on Cherry Hill in Holyoke, Massachusetts, replacing the Soldiers' Home where at least 76 elderly veterans died during a 2020 COVID-19 outbreak that was one of the deadliest at a long-term care facility. The new building, standing beside the old one, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 29, and the first residents were scheduled to begin moving in on Nov. 10, with additional move-ins to follow VA inspections.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Holyoke Mall schedules Santa arrivals and pet nights

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Santa Claus is returning to Holyoke Mall later this month, bringing a full schedule of holiday events for families, children and pets. Santa will arrive at the mall on Friday, Nov. 20, with a special arrival celebration planned for Saturday, Nov. 21. Visitors can meet Santa in Café Square through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

WWLP

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Local catering company giving away free Thanksgiving dinner to one family

With Thanksgiving just weeks away, a western Massachusetts catering company is offering one lucky family the chance to enjoy a holiday meal for free.

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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Despite Calls for Unity, Battle Lines Being Drawn over School Budgets

Report on the Meeting of the Budget Coordination Group, November 10, 2026. This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. Sean Mangano (finance director), Paul Bockelman (town manager), Mandi Jo Hanneke (town council president, at large), Lynn Griesemer (town Councilor, District 2), Sarah Marshall and Laura Jane Hunter (Amherst School Committee), Shannon Bernacchia (school finance director), Anna Heard (Shutesbury representative, Regional School Committee), and Sharon Sharry library director)

Amherst, MA · 1d

The Cool Down

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Some Massachusetts households can get free weatherization as heating oil costs hit records

"A minimum delivery could be over $600; it might be $700."

Greenfield, MA · 11h

WWLP

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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 · 19h

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MassDOT shares early designs for regional safety improvements

Holly Russell discusses the proposed areas MassDOT is considering for accessibility and pedestrian safety improvements during an Oct. 29 public hearing. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosted a virtual 25% design public hearing on Oct. 29 to present proposed accessibility improvements in Chicopee, Holyoke and Westfield. As part of the...

Westfield, MA · 2d