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Amid empty storefronts, Brattleboro asks a statewide question: What’s the future of downtown?
“It does seem like we’re in a bit of a trough,” one developer says, “but I see good signs in terms of coming out of it.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Amid empty storefronts, Brattleboro asks a statewide question: What’s the future of downtown?.
South Hadley man arraigned for thefts over $100k in Deerfield and Northampton
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A South Hadley man pleaded not guilty to allegedly stealing from businesses in Northampton and Deerfield. 64-year-old Steven Skea was indicted on theft charges after police say he broke into two businesses and stole over 100 thousand dollars’ worth of items in October and August of 2023.
Softball Scoreboard for Apr. 23: Greenfield wins, MacKenzie Paulin posts second no-hitter of season
Greenfield softball dominated Mount Greylock on Tuesday in an 18-0 win, highlighted by Green Wave pitcher MacKenzie Paulin’s no-hitter. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
National Prescription Take Back Day in Franklin and Hampshire counties
NORTHAMPTON — Communities in Hampshire and Franklin counties have signed on to the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day planned for Saturday to offer residents a chance to safely dispose of unwanted and unneeded drugs. People are encouraged to clean out medicine cabinets and drop off prescription or over-the-counter...
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...
'Public safety' is not community safety
Jonathan Elwell organizes with Vermont Just Justice, an organization whose mission is "to promote the reform of the criminal legal system through monitoring and changing Vermont laws that promote mass incarceration and excessive punishment." BRATTLEBORO-On Tuesday, April 30, Jim Baker and Gov. Phil Scott's Public Safety Enhancement Team (PSET) will...
Miss Vermont competition crowns winners
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The Miss Vermont competition earlier this month crowned its winners. Meara Seery of Brattleboro and Charlee Royer of Newport were crowned Miss Vermont and Miss Vermont Teen for 2024. Seery is a 2022 graduate of The George Washington University and works as a digital producer for...
Write Action hosts poetry reading
BRATTLEBORO-Brooks Memorial Library will host four-minute readings by a group of poets who have poems in storefronts downtown as part of Poems Around Town (PAT), organized by Write Action and supported by the library and the Brattleboro Literary Festival. The reading will take place on Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m.
Upcoming informational session for veterans in the Valley
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.
Kurn Hattin Homes for Children fined for water system violations
Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources said the organization has not completed a mandatory testing of its water filter vessels since 2022, and the system’s operation and maintenance manual was outdated. Read the story on VTDigger here: Kurn Hattin Homes for Children fined for water system violations.
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