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Mass. Governor vows to enhance veterans memorial cemetery in Agawam

— Home to one of the state’s two Veterans Memorial Cemeteries (the other being in Winchendon), Agawam could see its sacred grounds enhanced in the near-future. Stopping in the Pioneer Valley late-last week, Governor Maura Healey publicly pledged to “begin the process of land acquisition” for the cemetery.

Agawam, MA · 5d

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High and Inside–Our Election Day Special

Sen Paul Mark talks to us in depth about ballot questions. 3 (the jungle primary), 5(revenue limits), 9 (firearms), and 6 (the conservation fund). Monica Cage, Secretary of BBAAA, the Black Business Association of the Amherst Area, on the micro-grant program, her membership on the Amherst Black Reparations Committee and her activist journey, which began at Amherst High.

Amherst, MA · 4d

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Fazio, Lamont and others make final push as Election Day nears

Gov. Ned Lamont and Republican Ryan Fazio campaigned in Enfield Sunday, while candidates for the 5th Congressional District rallied support.

Enfield, CT · 6d

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School Superintendent Will Be Featured Guest at Next Cuppa Joe

The Town of Amherst invites community members to join Town Manager Paul Bockelman and Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Xiomara Herman (Dr. XI) for coffee and conversation on Monday, November 9 from 5:00 p.m to 6:30 p.m. at the new Amethyst Brook Elementary School, 70 South Pleasant St. Please use the main entrance of the building and head towards the first-floor conference room (104).

Amherst, MA · 4d

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Massachusetts independents aim to win over frustrated voters

In early October, independent candidates Andrea James and Nadia Milleron held a town-hall in one of Holyoke’s trademark red-brick buildings. There was a steady stream of chatter, with pink and plum lights illuminating the stage where they were set to talk to voters about issues affecting their lives. Andrea...

Massachusetts · 7d

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Rail Trail pedestrian bridge in Belchertown closing for repairs

Repairs to the pedestrian trestle bridge on the Massachusetts Central Rail Trail in Belchertown will begin this week.

Belchertown, MA · 5d

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Westfield mayor announces 2026 Volunteers of the Year

Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe honored eight volunteers, naming Jim Irwin and Lisa Zlody as 2026 Volunteers of the Year for their many years of community service.

Westfield, MA · 7d

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Western Mass voters head to polls

Springfield, MA · 4d

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Second Chance to Relocate Veterinary Hospital from Springfield to Westfield

WESTFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services is expanding access to veterinary care in the Greater Springfield region with the relocation of its Community Veterinary Hospital, now based in Springfield, to a new location inside PetSmart at 273B East Main St. in Westgate Plaza, Westfield. Opening Wednesday, Nov. 11, the...

Westfield, MA · 8d

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Holyoke Planning Board Sets Hearing on Walmart Proposal for Former Kmart

HOLYOKE — The city’s Planning Board will hold a public hearing Tuesday, November 10, at 5:30 p.m. to review the site plan for a 184,900-square-foot Walmart Supercenter to be located at the former Kmart site at 2201 Northampton Street. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.com. The ID...

Holyoke, MA · 8d

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4th Hampden District seat pits Republican incumbent against Democratic newcomer

One of the contested races in western Massachusetts is in the 4th Hampden District. One of 160 house districts, it covers most of Westfield, as well as all of Southampton in neighboring Hampshire County, and spans about 76 square miles. The district has been somewhat of an outlier in a...

Massachusetts · 8d

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Holyoke’s first roundabout moves closer to construction

Plans for Holyoke's first official hybrid roundabout are nearing completion, with the final design expected to be finished in December.

Holyoke, MA · 8d

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Holyoke St. Patrick’s committee names 2027 ambassador award winners

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke announced that Caroline Boland and the late Mary Ferriter have been selected as the recipients of the 2027 Ambassador Award. The award recognizes both women for their efforts in promoting Irish culture, tourism, and long-standing relationships between County...

Holyoke, MA · 8d

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Animal groups decline to comment on artificial insemination of dogs by unlicensed breeders

SPRINGFIELD — A day after a law enforcement raid on state Sen. Adam Gomez’s home in Springfield, people involved with animal welfare organizations contacted by The Republican declined to comment on rules related to the artificial insemination of dogs by private breeders. Gomez’s Riverside Road home was searched...

Springfield, MA · 8d

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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Becket’s First Wind Turbine

October 19 was an historic day at Becket Town Hall, where Becket Energy Committee Chair Garth Klimchuk welcomed the public and special guests at the ribbon-cutting to celebrate the Becket Wind Project. After introducing and thanking his committee, Town Administrator Kathe Warden, and members of the Select Board, Klimchuk announced that this occasion marked the culmination of over three years of work on the part of the Becket Energy Committee (BEC) specifically to bring renewable energy in the form of a single community-scale 15kW wind turbine to power Town Hall.

Becket, MA · 6d

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Massachusetts public housing tenants report cockroaches, drug dealing, and delayed repairs

Unresolved questions about living conditions have public housing tenants in Northampton, Massachusetts, seeking answers. Their concerns include suspected hazardous materials, overdue repairs, and cockroaches. Here's what to know. State Sen. Jo Comerford, Executive Director Sharon Kimble, and Northampton Housing Authority commissioners heard directly from tenants about their complaints. Residents addressed...

Northampton, MA · 5d

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Families fill Longmeadow streets for Halloween fun

LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Trick-or-treaters and families filled the streets of Longmeadow’s Green Acre neighborhood to celebrate Halloween with elaborate costumes and extensive house displays. The Green Acre area in western Massachusetts has long been known for its community-wide Halloween celebrations. Neighbors throughout the area decorate heavily each...

Longmeadow, MA · 6d

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Incumbent challenged by newcomer in Hampden's 2nd District race

Republican newcomer Peter Warren is challenging longtime incumbent Democrat Brian Ashe for Hampden’s 2nd District representative seat. The district covers Hampden, Longmeadow, part of East Longmeadow, part of Monson, and part of Springfield. Ashe has served as the state representative for Hampden’s 2nd district since 2009. “I think...

Hampden, MA · 7d