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Three-way stop installed at Fine and Prospect Streets in Northampton

A new three-way stop has been installed at the intersection of Finn Street and Prospect Street in Northampton.

Northampton, MA · 2d

WWLP

Free All-American burgers for veterans at Friendly’s

Friendly's will offer veterans and active-duty service members a free All-American Burger entree this Wednesday.

Chicopee, MA · 20h

franklincountynow.com

Leverett EMTs respond quickly to resident while waiting for Hadley ambulance

LEVERETT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Leverett Fire Department’s off duty EMTs responded within eight minutes to a resident reporting breathing problems on Saturday afternoon while waiting for an ambulance nearly fifteen miles away. Amherst paramedics are usually dispatched, but were all occupied and the next closest ambulance available was in Hadley.

Leverett, MA · 1d

iBerkshires.com

Adams Eyes 2031 Construction for Howland Avenue Safety Improvements

ADAMS, Mass. — For several years, the town has been working on plans to improve safety along Howland Avenue, with the reconstruction project now anticipated for inclusion in the 2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The overhaul to Howland Avenue is aimed at reducing speeding, improving roadway safety and expanding...

Adams, MA · 1d

westernmassnews.com

Detour begins for Springfield bridge project

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Northbound traffic on Armory Street in Springfield is being detoured as crews prepare for construction tied to a $37 million bridge replacement project. MassDOT is clearing trees on Armory Street between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Drivers headed south can still use the road as usual.

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More is happening in Holyoke than you think

This morning, we went over the data that the www.ExploreHolyoke.com website has been producing. I think there is an important story in these numbers, and it speaks to something I have been saying for a long time…there is a lot more happening in Holyoke than people sometimes give our community credit for.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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New Walmart Supercenter proposal set for Holyoke public hearing

The Holyoke Planning Board is holding a public hearing a proposal for a new Walmart Supercenter.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

NYS Majority Leader Ron Canestrari dead at 83

New York State Assemblymember Ron Canestrari has died at 83 years old after a three week stretch of illness.

New York · 1d

iBerkshires.com

Williamstown's O'Grady Remembered as 'Pillar of Support'

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Present and former town officials expressed grief this week at the news that longtime Council on Aging Executive Director Brian O’Grady died last week. The passing of O’Grady, 69, who served the town in that role since 1999, was framed as a both a professional...

Williamstown, MA · 1d

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Local leaders demand representation on Springfield Water and Sewer Commission

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Local leaders called on lawmakers on Monday to expand the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission’s Board to include regional representatives. The commission was established in 1996 and for 30 years it’s been governed by a three-member board appointed by the city’s mayor. No municipality outside...

WWLP

Holyoke to observe the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

Holyoke officials and community members are scheduled to gather at City Hall this Friday to observe the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and advocate for improved street safety.

Holyoke, MA · 21h

WWLP

New billboards in Springfield target $2B courthouse project amid ongoing lawsuit

A group of developers opposing Springfield's proposed $2 billion courthouse project is continuing its public campaign, putting up new billboards across downtown as a legal battle over the project's selection process moves forward.

Springfield, MA · 14h

iBerkshires.com

North Adams Council Seats New Councilor Riehl

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council voted in a new council member to replace the departed Alexa Macdonald. Virginia Riehl, 10th candidate in last year's election by 41 votes, was elected 5-3 to fill the vacant seat until next election. She will sit on Community Development and Public...

North Adams, MA · 13h

WWLP

Historic Springfield church sees restoration progress after tornado damage

Springfield city officials are scheduled to provide an update on the $2.6 million restoration and stabilization project for the historic Old First Church that was damaged in the 2011 tornado.

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Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin discusses growing financial pressures facing local governments

This weekend on In Focus, Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin discusses the growing financial pressures facing local governments, including unfunded state and federal mandates and changes to SNAP administration that could cost counties millions of dollars. He also weighs in on the debate over data center development, the need to...

Rensselaer County, NY · 2d

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Agawam Council Narrowly Creates Housing Trust After Weeks of Pushback

Rosewood Way & Mill St. — Approximate Site of 62-Unit Housing Development. Agawam's City Council voted Wednesday to create a municipal affordable housing trust, a plan that squeaked through on the strength of six supporters on the 11-member board after public skepticism about handing new powers to an unelected panel. The vote followed discussion over whether the city needs another mechanism to steer affordable housing — or whether it's inviting bureaucracy and political interference it doesn't need.

Agawam, MA · 15h

WWLP 22News

Liberty Junction hosts community meeting on new regional justice center

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Liberty Junction is hosting its second community conversation regarding the proposed Springfield Regional Justice Center on Tuesday. The meeting brings together area residents, local businesses, neighborhood leaders, and community organizations to discuss workforce development and local economic opportunities associated with the new courthouse development. The...

Springfield, MA · 20h

westernmassnews.com

Economic report details hundreds of jobs at new courthouse

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A new study projects hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenue from construction of the new Springfield Regional Justice Center. The Third Party Economic Impact Report was put together at the request of the project’s development and construction team. Researchers estimate the project will support about $9 million in local tax revenue and $17 million for the state.

Springfield, MA · 11h

westernmassnews.com

Springfield schools expand Super Saturdays and Sundays Forum series

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall is expanding the Super Saturdays and Sundays Forum series for the school year. Families can ask questions, share ideas, and learn more about the district’s initiatives during the forums. The forums will be held through June at schools across the...

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