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Former Somers assistant principal's separation agreement does not say why he resigned

Weeks after controversy erupted over sermons he delivered, we now know more about the departure of the former Somers High School assistant principal, including details of his separation agreement. The Somers Public School District and Aaron Geddis said only that they agreed it was in their mutual best interest that...

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PFAS Chemicals Found in Most Western Mass Rivers, Including Deerfield and Chicopee

Trace amounts of PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals, have turned up in freshwater bodies across western Massachusetts, with the Deerfield River registering 1.3 nanograms per liter, the Chicopee River at 3.9 ng/L, and the Millers River posting the highest reported concentration in the region at 4.8 ng/L. The readings are part of a broader pattern of contamination found across the state's rivers, ponds and lakes, raising fresh questions for anglers, paddlers and anyone who draws drinking water from groundwater fed by these waterways.

Massachusetts · 21h
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10 Western Massachusetts Hobby Shops Where You’ll Want To Spend The Whole Afternoon

A yarn store in western Massachusetts has its own attached warehouse full of discounted yarn. I read that once and immediately wanted a bigger tote bag. The surprises keep stacking up out here. One game shop stays open until 10 PM on weekends, with tons of table space for playing.

Massachusetts · 2d
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12 Massachusetts Petting Zoos Worth Visiting With The Family Around Thanksgiving

A coin, a feed dispenser, and a hungry cow are the only tools you need at one Massachusetts dairy farm. That same farm milks its cows with robots. I did not know robots and barnyards could share a zip code. The surprises keep stacking up. One island farm lets you...

Massachusetts · 1d
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Click to see results from across the state on Nov. 12

Check out the reported scores from across the state on Thursday.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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After nearly $1M worth of scams, Springfield, Mass. looks to prohibit crypto currency ATMs

Springfield could soon become the latest Massachusetts community to ban crypto currency ATMs. This week, city leadership announced plans to prohibit the machines, following almost two years of trying to address fraud cases tied to them. According to the Springfield Police Department, between early 2025 and mid-2026, over 40 residents...

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Holyoke Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Morning Crash

An adult male was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries after a vehicle struck him Wednesday morning at Northampton and South streets in Holyoke. According to MassLive, police were called to the crash at about 6:45 a.m. The driver remained at the scene. Brian Keenan said in a...

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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Meta Signs Sublime Cement Deal While Holyoke Plant Status Splits

Meta says it has signed a multi-year agreement with Somerville-based Sublime Systems to support at least 180,000 tons of lower-carbon cement production, with priority access to Sublime Cement for the company's data-center construction pipeline. The volume is large next to anything Sublime has poured so far, and it lands while...

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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3rd Annual Christmas on High Street in Holyoke

(Mass Appeal) – Get into the holiday spirit in Holyoke with Christmas on High Street, a free, family-friendly celebration featuring festive fun, a community toy drive, and two days of holiday events to bring joy to local families!. Joining us to now to tell us more is Jazmin Acevedo,...

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Parents criticize Chicopee schools for withholding information on safety questions

CHICOPEE — Parents of Chicopee elementary school students are frustrated by the district’s response to reporting this week about alleged incidents. The Republican reported Thursday that two former Fairview Elementary School staff members and a parent of a child who now attends the school said the school administration and district mishandled a report that the child was struck by a teacher’s aide. They also said older student attending a different program pulled a knife on staff members and later threatened a mass shooting.

Chicopee, MA · 1d

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After incident at Chicopee Schools Crossroads program, officials say there’s no threat

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Chicopee officials said a student in a program for 18-to-22-year-olds got ‘very upset’ and had access to a drawer with a knife. That program shares a building with Fairview Elementary School. Police said they’ve looked into four incidents involving one student in the program...

Chicopee, MA · 2d

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South Hadley approves eight of 11 articles at Special Town Meeting

SOUTH HADLEY — The Nov. 9 special Town Meeting saw voting members gather at South Hadley High School, where the approved 8 out of 11 articles on the warrant. For Article 1, South Hadley Town Meeting members approved hearing a report from the Master Plan Implementation Committee. Town Meeting...

South Hadley, MA · 3d

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Longmeadow's Storrs Library Faces $19M Fix, Leans on Donors as Town Cash Dries Up

The Richard Salter Storrs Library in Longmeadow is facing a nearly $19 million renovation bill, and officials say the town simply can't cover it in one shot. Library Director Jean Maziarz told residents the project had to be split into phases because, as she put it, “the town can’t afford this all at once.” The first steps alone are expected to cost $2.3 million, just to stop water from continuing to damage the historic building.

Longmeadow, MA · 1d

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Part of Meadow Street closed after pole struck in Agawam

AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – A section of Meadow Street in Agawam is expected to remain closed for several hours on Saturday after a utility pole was struck and needs to be replaced. According to the Agawam Police Department, Meadow Street is closed between Wildflower Lane and Kirkland Street. Police...

Agawam, MA · 23h

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West Springfield eliminating traffic delays at rail crossing

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield residents can expect to say goodbye to long traffic delays at the Front and First Street grade crossing after receiving $30 million in federal funding for rail infrastructure improvements to ensure safety and reliability. The project will replace two railroad crossings with a new...

West Springfield, MA · 2d

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Springfield honors veterans with parade, wreaths

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield celebrated its military members with the 2026 Veterans Day parade and ceremony on the steps of City Hall. Veterans Day honors all Americans who serve or have served in the armed forces. It began as Armistice Day, celebrating the end of World War I and the treaty that was signed in 1918 on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Veterans Day is still observed each year on Nov. 11.

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Still supporting city centerpieces and residents, Springfield’s CPA adoption turns 10

-- Bells were chiming in the heart of Springfield Tuesday as officials marked progress on one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. “This is not only part of Springfield history; it's part of America's history. This is where people have come to worship, have come to celebrate, have come to mourn, have come to debate,” Mayor Domenic Sarno said in front of the Old First Church in Court Square. “You've had former President John Quincy Adams lay in state here. This was part of the Underground Railroad. John Brown… and many, many more people, famous people… came to the Old First Church.”

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Debate over proposed changes to Springfield Water and Sewer continues

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - We’re following up on a story we brought you earlier this week, officials responded to the local battle to expand Springfield’s Water and Sewer Commission outside the city. On Monday, Local leaders called for change, demanding an expansion of the original three-member board appointed by Springfield’s mayor.

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Baystate Health addresses patient concerns after Mercy Medical transition

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Baystate Health says it is working to resolve patient concerns about canceled appointments, prescription access, and communication with doctors after taking over Mercy Medical Center. Dr. Seth Gemme, Baystate Health’s chief physician executive, said the issues were more widespread when the transition went live, but have...

Springfield, MA · 2d

MassLive.com

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Holyoke provides updates on major road, safety projects across the city

HOLYOKE — The city’s first roundabout, a major downtown street reconstruction project and continued work on the Center City Connector are among several infrastructure improvements moving forward across Holyoke, according to an update released on Tuesday by Mayor Joshua Garcia’s office. The projects are at various stages...

Holyoke, MA · 1d