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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 · 18h

The Cool Down

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Massachusetts council opens food pantry for families its senior program couldn't serve

"We had to turn people away, and I didn't like the way that felt."

Springfield, MA · 2d

We Are Berkshires

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Three Berkshire Restaurants are Serving Free Meals to Active Duty Military Members and Retired Veterans

Each of the Berkshire restaurants is honoring our nation's heroes with a complimentary three-course meal and a drink.

Berkshire County, MA · 2d

The Cool Down

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Massachusetts tenants hit with $400 rent hikes face another increase — and refuse new leases

"People are invested in this. [Some] people have been here almost 20 years."

Easthampton, MA · 3d

familydestinationsguide.com

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The Magical Massachusetts Railway Museum That Turns Even The Most Serious Adults Into Wide-Eyed Kids Again

There are places in this world that have a way of reaching right past your adult defenses and finding the kid you used to be, and Chester Railway Station and Museum in Chester, Massachusetts is absolutely one of them. You might think you’re too sophisticated for a railway museum in...

Chester, MA · 2d

WWLP

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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.

Springfield, MA · 23h

We Are Berkshires

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Berkshire Residents Can Bring Their Waste To Cheshire For One Day Only This Week

Got hazardous waste lurking in the garage. Northern Berkshire's first Zero Waste Day takes it off your hands Nov. 14 in Cheshire, free, 9 to noon.

Cheshire, MA · 1d

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Chicopee City Council argues over school redistricting plan

CHICOPEE — The City Council meeting on Nov. 5 was tense as city councilors argued over an order to review redistricting the Chicopee Public Schools before eventually voting to hold a joint meeting with the School Committee to discuss the matter. A motion made by City Councilor Sam Shumsky...

Chicopee, MA · 1d

WWLP 22News

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Polish center marks 25 years in western Massachusetts

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Polish Center of Discovery and Learning celebrated its 25th anniversary Sunday with a special event at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. The organization marked the milestone with a buffet of Polish cuisine, an awards presentation and entertainment for attendees. The ethnic museum tells the...

Holyoke, MA · 2d

westernmassnews.com

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Road work to take place in Springfield’s North End

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A traffic alert for those driving to work in Springfield Monday morning as drivers are being advised to avoid Armory Street. Multiple detours will be in place beginning Monday morning at 8 a.m. and ending at 2:30 on Friday. No work will be done on Wednesday for Veteran’s Day.

Springfield, MA · 2d

westernmassnews.com

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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...

Springfield, MA · 1d

westernmassnews.com

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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...

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Connecticut Department of Transportation to Expand Hartford Line Service

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced Friday that additional service will begin on the CTrail Hartford Line Monday, Nov. 16. Expanded service will include a new weekday round-trip train between New Haven and Hartford, an extended weekday morning southbound CTrail train originating in Springfield, and extended weekend trains to and from Hartford with stops at Windsor and Windsor Locks.

Connecticut · 2d

MassLive.com

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WMass agency reversing the pipeline to prison, one student at a time

HOLYOKE — Sonia Mendez, 43, is only two semesters shy of earning her bachelor’s degree in social work from Westfield State University. The Western Massachusetts woman has come a long way since her days serving time behind bars in the Massachusetts Correctional Institution-Framingham. Mendez spent a total of...

Holyoke, MA · 4d

Boston Globe

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Main Street is ‘a place where people come together.’ In Northampton, it’s tearing the town apart.

NORTHAMPTON — Anna Bowen, who owns Strada Shoes on Main Street, recently spent half an hour helping a customer find the perfect fit, but as she was about to pay, the woman pulled the shoebox back. First, she wanted to know Bowen’s position on Picture Main Street, a controversial $43 million project to redesign downtown.

Northampton, MA · 4d

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The Secret Connecticut Town That Is Charming, Affordable, And Way Under The Radar

Everybody seems to know the same handful of charming small towns. They appear in travel guides so often that you can practically picture the main street before arriving. But what about the places that rarely make those lists?. One overlooked Connecticut town offers small-town character and potentially more affordable living...

Winsted, CT · 2d

WWLP

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$37M bridge replacement project to bring traffic detours to Springfield’s Armory Street

Drivers traveling along Armory Street in Springfield should prepare for traffic detours beginning Monday as MassDOT starts preliminary work on a $37 million bridge replacement project.

Springfield, MA · 4d

WWLP 22News

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Holyoke community rallies for Stuff the Truck drive

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative, part of the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office, teamed up with United Way for its annual Stuff the Truck food drive on Sunday. The groups set up at both Stop & Shop locations in Holyoke, on Lincoln Street and Northampton...

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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Former Nathan Hale School in Enfield will become 38 senior apartments

ENFIELD - Town officials approved plans to convert the former Nathan Hale Elementary School on Taylor Lane into a 38-unit senior housing project. Enfield-based Our Town Home Buyers is looking to retrofit the circa-1962 school building, located on an 8.5-acre property at 5 Taylor Lane, into 38 residential units age-restricted for residents 55 and over. Units would be split between 31 one-bedroom units and seven studios, ranging from 595 square feet for the smallest studio to 1,270 square feet for the largest one-bedroom floor plan.

Enfield, CT · 4d

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East Longmeadow School Committee unsure of redstone gift

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is undecided on accepting a redstone gift from a resident’s yard for the new high school, with some members voicing concerns of costs not going to the right place and others wary of setting a precedent by accepting gifts with potential stipulations.

East Longmeadow, MA · 4d