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Connecticut's Hartford Line to see additional service

NEWINGTON, Conn. — CTrail will add service on the Hartford Line beginning Monday, Nov. 16, the Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced. The schedule includes a new weekday round trip between New Haven and Hartford, extension of a morning southbound train that will now originate in Springfield, Mass., and extension of weekend trains to and [...] Read More...

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East Longmeadow to plan redesign of notorious rotary

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - For years, a seven-way rotary in East Longmeadow has caused headaches and confused drivers, but there may soon be relief on the way. Western Mass News was in town to hear what residents think and how the town is addressing those challenges. This rotary is...

East Longmeadow, MA · 1d
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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 · 15h
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MassLive.com

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Longmeadow’s road safety project on hold after $9M sticker shock

LONGMEADOW — Safer streets sounded good when a state grant was paying the full $5 million cost. That was before Longmeadow officials realized the reconstruction of the Williams Street business corridor could require an additional $9 million in borrowing, backed by residents’ tax and utility bills. This week,...

Longmeadow, MA · 15h
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Holyoke's 5th Hampden Race Pits Four-Term Incumbent Against Paraprofessional Challenger

Voters in Holyoke and part of Chicopee are deciding Tuesday whether to give Democratic state Rep. Pat Duffy a fourth term representing the 5th Hampden District, or to hand the seat to independent challenger José Candelario Gonzalez, a Holyoke paraprofessional who served as a student senator in college. Both candidates have centered their campaigns on public-school funding, even as they diverge on which levers to pull to get there.

Holyoke, MA · 2d

westernmassnews.com

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Chicopee officials float school redistricting to cut costs

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Chicopee City Councilors are opening a new debate over school boundaries and busing, as transportation costs for the district have doubled in less than a decade. An order brought forward this week asked the school committee and superintendent to launch a comprehensive review of enrollment, attendance...

Chicopee, MA · 1d

WWLP

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New fountain installed at Springfield’s Bass Pond to improve water quality

A new aeration fountain has been installed at Bass Pond in Springfield as part of an effort to improve water quality and restore recreational opportunities for residents.

Springfield, MA · 1d

MassLive.com

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Springfield’s Roca unveils upgraded facility to aid at-risk youth

SPRINGFIELD – Isaiah Barnill is now a student studying criminal justice at Holyoke. Two years ago, he found himself on the other side of the law – the wrong side. But through the Roca program and the Emerging Adult Court of Hope, which provides an alternative for youthful offenders willing to work hard, Barnill believes he is building a better life for himself.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Ashe to take on 10th consecutive term after win over Warren

LONGMEADOW — State Rep. Brian Ashe will officially hold his seat in the 2nd Hampden District for a 10th consecutive term after overcoming Republican candidate Peter Warren. Ashe will continue to serve Longmeadow and Hampden with parts of East Longmeadow, Monson and Springfield. Unofficial election results show Ashe overcoming...

Longmeadow, MA · 1d

hoodline.com

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Springfield Councilor Moves to Ban Flock License Plate Cameras Citywide

Springfield City Councilor Zaida Govan unveiled a draft ordinance that would ban the city from acquiring, operating, funding or using Flock camera systems and would terminate all existing municipal contracts for them. The proposal lands amid a wave of Massachusetts communities reconsidering automated license plate readers, pitting privacy advocates against a police department that says the cameras have cracked real cases.

Springfield, MA · 1d

WWLP 22News

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Springfield to begin sewer lining improvements

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Water & Sewer Commission announced that sewer lining work will begin Wednesday and continue through mid-November as part of its annual Sewer Improvements Project. Contractor Insituform will rehabilitate aging sewer pipes on several streets throughout the city using a trenchless process that installs...

Springfield, MA · 2d

Eyewitness News

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Enfield voters approve $511 million school construction proposal, unofficial results show

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Voters in Enfield chose to move forward with a school construction project, Patch reported. A referendum question was on the ballot during Tuesday’s general election. The question asked voters to approve the $511 million project with up to $89 million in town borrowing. It called...

Enfield, CT · 2d

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Longmeadow Select Board sets warrant for Special Town Meeting

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s Special Town Meeting is coming up on Dec. 1, and the Select Board has officially finalized the warrant. The meeting is at Longmeadow High School, 95 Grassy Gutter Road, and begins at 7 p.m. Town Manager Lyn Simmons explained each article in a joint meeting...

Longmeadow, MA · 1d

CT Insider

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What are Connecticut's chances of a white Christmas?

Connecticut · 2d

WFSB

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Pop-up stores open in Connecticut for the holiday season

South Windsor, CT · 1d

WWLP

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MA voters reject ballot question 8, preserving legal cannabis sales and 30,000 jobs

Massachusetts · 1d

The Cool Down

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

The agency manages 567 homes across 13 buildings in Northampton and Florence.

Northampton, MA · 4d

NBC Connecticut

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Parents question response when Connecticut teacher accused of tickling student

NBC Connecticut Investigates has learned new details about how two private schools and the Connecticut Department of Children and Families handled concerns involving a teacher later charged in cases involving young female students. The case centers on Nicholas Ricciardi, a former teacher at Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford...

Connecticut · 2d

WWLP

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Springfield wellness event connects residents with mental health, housing and recovery resources

Springfield residents had the opportunity to explore mental health services, housing assistance and recovery programs Thursday during a community wellness event hosted by Behavioral Health Network (BHN) and Commonwealth Care Alliance.

Springfield, MA · 1d

MassLive.com

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Some residents leave Holyoke planning meeting questioning whether their voices were heard

HOLYOKE — A meeting to gather feedback on Holyoke’s newly adopted comprehensive plan drew more than 250 residents last week, but some attendees left questioning whether their input was being adequately documented and incorporated into future decision-making. Mayor Joshua A. Garcia described the meeting at the Holyoke Senior...

Holyoke, MA · 3d