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May 16, 2024: The Usual Suspects
We have our latest CISA Local Hero segment at Reed Farm in Sunderland, the only commercial poultry processing plant in western Massachusetts. An important service for small farms in the area, we get a tour of the place and hear about what it takes to strive towards sustainable and humane processing in a sea of questionable practices on animal farms across the country.
Protests prompt security measures for UMass Amherst commencement
Many local college campuses are preparing for commencement ceremonies this weekend, and there's an added layer of security. This comes as pro-Palestinian protests have disrupted college graduations in different parts of the country.
UMass holds graduate commencement amid concerns of pro-Palestinian protests
VIt’s commencement weekend at UMass Amherst and the first ceremony was held Friday with graduate commencement at McGurik Stadium to celebrate students receiving their master’s degrees.
Five-bedroom home in Hadley sells for $1.1 million
A 3,845-square-foot house built in 2015 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 12 Indian Pipe Drive in Hadley was sold on April 25, 2024. The $1,100,000 purchase price works out to $286 per square foot. This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring five bedrooms and six bathrooms. Outside, the home presents roofing composed of asbestos materials. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The lot size of the property measures an impressive 1.6-acre.
Western Mass. Softball Top 20: Greenfield dethrones Westfield, Drury rises & more
MassLive released its second softball rankings of the 2023-2024 spring season on May 15. Check back weekly for updates. 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.
Bells tolled from Williamsburg to Holyoke in memory of those killed in 1874 dam disaster
The owners of the former St. Catherine's Church in Leeds opened up their bell tower for the "cascade of bells," an event that remembered the victims of the Williamsburg, Massachusetts, dam disaster of 1874. Bells were rung in ten buildings and churches from Wiliamsburg to Holyoke. The sign describes the height of the flood waters.
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