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Springfield to roll out tax relief for some homeowners
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield is rolling out its first-ever targeted tax relief program for eligible homeowners, and applications open Tuesday. Mayor Domenic Sarno said the new program is designed to help those who are lower income such as seniors and disabled homeowners that may not qualify for existing tax exemptions.
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Springfield company accused of pandemic loan fraud agrees to pay $1.2M
A Springfield company whose resin is used in tires and laminate floorings has settled claims it engaged in pandemic loan fraud, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Massachusetts announced Thursday. Prefere Melamines, which operates in the Indian Orchard neighborhood of the city, agreed to pay almost $1.25 million to resolve claims...
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Berkshire region real estate sales – October 9, 2026
3 West Street: Jacqueline L. Nowicki of Adams to Virginia Harmony and Frank Nichols, $195,000 on 09/22/2026. 32 Valley Street: Christopher J. Belch of Adams to Lisa Devergillo, $322,500 on 09/21/2026. 380 West Road: Tyler J. Dadak of Adams to Eric G. McIntosh and Allyson N. McIntosh, $349,000 on 09/21/2026.
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Salt Flower and Tilted Orbit Arcade Celebrate Openings in The Mill District with Two Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies October 16
AMHERST, MA – The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the continued growth of The Mill District with two ribbon cutting ceremonies on Friday, October 16, welcoming Salt Flower and Tilted Orbit Arcade to the vibrant North Amherst destination. The afternoon will begin at 3:00 p.m. at Salt...
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Local contractors air concerns at meeting with Springfield courthouse developer
Liberty Junction, the developer selected to build a new courthouse in Springfield, hosted a gathering of project stakeholders and local contractors Tuesday across the street from their proposed build site — with the goal of giving smaller businesses insight into the project. They were joined by design team Weinzapfel Associates and general contractor Suffolk Construction.
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Holyoke approves pilot program extending cannabis retailer hours
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - The Holyoke City Council voted 9-3 to approve a temporary pilot program allowing licensed adult-use cannabis retailers to operate from 6 a.m. until 2 a.m. daily. Under the voluntary pilot program, participating retailers must notify the City Clerk, Holyoke Police Department, and Board of Health before...
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Former Connecticut woman pleads guilty after defrauding health insurance programs of nearly $1.3M
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A former Connecticut business owner waived her right to be indicted and pleaded guilty to health care fraud, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut said. According to evidence and testimony, 50-year-old Jacqueline Pelphrey, formerly of Manchester, owned and operated Women’s Health Resources Inc.,...
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Amethyst Farm, Bueno y Sano success story
In Amherst, one location is creating a full spectrum of agricultural connections through partnerships and collaboration. Amethyst Farm is a lot of things, a working horse farm, a budding nut orchard, a produce farm, but at the core of this complex of land-workers is a look to ecology and biodiversity unlike what we’ve seen before. We meet owners and evolutionary biologists, Bernard and Patricia Brennan, and hear how their non-farm work has influenced their vision for what the land can become. We also meet some of the horses staying at the farm with equestrian trainer Mara Niefer, and hear about year 2 of Little Light Farm from Emmy Smella as we check out how these many facets of agriculture are woven together in this unique conjunction of functions.
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Calling all midnight tokers: Holyoke extends dispensary hours in 4-month trial
HOLYOKE — Holyoke now allows cannabis shops to extend their hours from 6 a.m. until 2 a.m. each day in a bid to keep the city competitive in a challenging legalized marijuana market. The Holyoke City Council voted 9-3 on Tuesday night to approve a four-month trial of the...
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Local businesses in Holyoke receive economic development grants
A handful of local businesses in Holyoke received grants from the state last Friday to invest in new housing projects and economic development objectives for the city. There were 10 businesses in Holyoke that received funding through the state's Community One Stop for Growth initiative, which awards funding to most municipalities in the state including all 26 gateway cities and 165 of the state's 181 rural communities.
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Holyoke Gas & Electric highlights energy savings at community event
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Holyoke Gas & Electric held a Public Power & Natural Gas Community Event in Holyoke to highlight energy-saving opportunities for local residents. The community event focused on public power offerings, natural gas initiatives and energy efficiency options available throughout Holyoke. Gary Rome, president and CEO...
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Chelsea Russell, CPA, Selected for Leadership Academy
HOLYOKE — Chelsea Russell, CPA, a senior manager in the Audit and Accounting. department at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK), was one of only 36 professionals selected by the. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) for its 2026 Leadership Academy. program. Russell is the second professional from MBK...
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The Big E attendance falls 17% in 2026
Attendance at The Big E dropped by 17% in 2026 compared to 2025, according to WFSB. After closing on Sunday, New England's largest fair ended this year's run with a visitor total of 1,273,109, the news station reported. Last year, 1,538,463 people visited The Big E — a drop of nearly 100,000 visitors from 2024 when it had record-breaking attendance.