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Massachusetts town has a levee, but FEMA maps show none — and insurance rates could rise

An environmental bond bill authorizes $60 million toward the repairs.

Hadley, MA · 2d

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Campbell distinguishes public records question from legislative audit fight

Attorney General Andrea Campbell put daylight between a recently passed ballot question expanding the state's public records laws to lawmakers and the governor's office and a controversial legislative audit.

Agawam, MA · 2d

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Reading the Room: small bookstore charm

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - It’s time to unplug and exhale. Join Western Mass News as we slow things down with a cozy podcast all about books - what we’re reading, loving, and recommending. In this episode, Colleen sits down with Raven Used Books in Northampton to hear how...

Northampton, MA · 16h
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East Longmeadow celebrates Veterans Day

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow veterans, residents and town officials gathered outside town hall on Nov. 11 for the town’s annual Veterans Day ceremony, featuring a parade, speeches and an array of performances. Performances featured East Longmeadow High School student Brendan Schmidt’s bagpipes renditions of “Amazing Grace” and...

East Longmeadow, MA · 1d
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Chicopee honors veterans with annual wreath-laying

Veterans and Chicopee High School Junior Air Force ROTC members laid wreaths at each war monument in Veterans Memorial Plaza. CHICOPEE — A quintessential fall day was the backdrop for Chicopee’s wreath-laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Plaza adjacent to 1st Sgt. Kevin A. Dupont Memorial Middle School.

Chicopee, MA · 1d

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Western Massachusetts farmers honored with more than $275K in grants

More than 100 farmers from across western Massachusetts were recognized Thursday afternoon during an annual appreciation event at Smith College in Northampton, where more than $275,000 in grants was awarded to support local agriculture.

Northampton, MA · 1d

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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 · 5d

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Lane closures on I-90 westbound in Becket for bridge repairs

Lane closures will be in place on I-90 westbound in Becket on Thursday.

Becket, MA · 1d

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Chicopee parent worries about autistic son’s progress after teacher change

CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Tascha Bouchard says her first-grade son, who is autistic and nonverbal and attends Fairview Elementary in Chicopee, has been resisting going to school. Bouchard added she has gone to work late to help her son get on the bus. She said that is not like him...

Chicopee, MA · 11h

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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 · 21h

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Local IT expert weighs in on Microsoft Outlook outage

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - If you’ve had trouble getting into your email today, you’re not alone. A widespread Microsoft outage disrupted Outlook and other suite programs people all around the world rely on. As of Wednesday night, the problem is still not under control. Millions of people use...

Springfield, MA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Local catering company giving away free Thanksgiving dinner to one family

With Thanksgiving just weeks away, a western Massachusetts catering company is offering one lucky family the chance to enjoy a holiday meal for free.

Holyoke, MA · 3d

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East Longmeadow Lion’s Club fundraising for new Christmas tree

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Lion’s Club is looking to make the yearly Christmas tree shine better and brighter for years to come with fundraising efforts to purchase a brand new tree to stand outside First Congregational Church, 7 Somers Road. East Longmeadow celebrates the Christmas season...

East Longmeadow, MA · 1d

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.95 Million Sale of Dental Office Portfolio

WESTERN MASS. — Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research, and advisory services, announced the sale of a five-property dental office portfolio consisting of dental condominiums and a free-standing dental office building located throughout the Pioneer Valley region of Western Mass. The portfolio sold for $5.95 million.

Greenfield, MA · 19h

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Holyoke continues to fill reorganized Finance Department

HOLYOKE — Holyoke continues reorganizing its Finance Department after the City Council confirmed the appointment of Laura Shaw as the city’s treasurer/collector and Sharon Bittner-Willis as the city’s comptroller at its Nov. 5 meeting. Both roles will be three-year terms, effective Nov. 21, and will expire on...

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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Mic’d Up: Gary Gulman gets close to perfect in Northampton

We’re coming up on Friday the 13th, and Gary Gulman is rolling in with a seven in his back pocket. Either things are about to get biblical real quick, or we’re about to have a very lucky night on our hands in Northampton. Making his way to Western...

Northampton, MA · 1d

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Easthampton honors generations of vets on Veterans Day

EASTHAMPTON — The city celebrated and honored its veterans with ceremonies around town on Veterans Day, shining a light on generations of Easthampton residents who have served. The day’s ceremonies began at the city’s newly renovated Civil War Memorial, integrated into Old Town Hall. After that, a delegation from...

Easthampton, MA · 1d

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A new era: Men’s ice hockey is determined to maintain the standard set last season

After moving to a new division following a three-win season, the Springfield College men’s ice hockey team found that a fresh start was exactly what they needed to turn things around. Formed through a similar passion instead of being built by hand, the men’s ice hockey team works tirelessly...

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Northampton Book Fair to return to Center for the Arts

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Antiquarian Book, Ephemera and Book Arts Fair returns this month for its 10th year as a hub for book lovers from all over. Forty rare booksellers, paper Americana specialists, literary presses and book artists, including hand bookbinders and fine letterpress printers from New England and the mid-Atlantic states, will convene in Northampton to exhibit, sell and connect with each other and the public. The popular two-day fair will take place on Friday, Nov. 20, from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Northampton Center for the Arts at 33 Hawley St.

Northampton, MA · 12h