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Rainbow Motel In Whately Goes Up In Flames In Weekend Fire
Seventeen people were displaced when a two-alarm fire tore through a well-known, family-owned Franklin County motel over the weekend, authorities said. The fire began at The Rainbow Motel at 64 State Road in Whately just after midnight on Saturday, May 18, the Whately Fire Department said in a Facebook post. The fire burned so hot and fast that 10 agencies from surrounding communities sent firefighters, equipment, and mutual aid to battle the blaze.
2024 Mohawk Trail Regional Prom
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A dog day afternoon at Mutts and Mayhem event in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — The Green River Swim Area went to the dogs Sunday, as the third Mutts and Mayhem Obstacle Race was staged with proceeds benefiting the Paws Park on Petty Plain Road. More than 50 dogs were entered for the afternoon event. The race was a timed event and...
UMass researchers investigating ways to remove PFAS from water supplies
AMHERST, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - New federal regulations have addressed contamination across the country, but how do we achieve it? A lab at UMass Amherst is trying to make it possible. “We started better methods of measuring PFAS, so we could ensure it at lower levels and we found…it’s everywhere,” said...
UMass faculty vote no confidence in chancellor over police arrests in pro-Palestinian protest
AMHERST — University of Massachusetts Amherst faculty and staff on Monday voted that they have no confidence in Chancellor Javier Reyes’ leadership. The vote comes after he called police to break up a pro-Palestine protest on May 7 that ended with 134 arrests. After a four-hour meeting, the vote was 473 people calling for no confidence and 332 against. At least 20 people abstained.
Brown & Brown Honors Fran Roberts with $26,666 Donation to RV Learning Center
Brown & Brown Insurance has completed its lifetime pledge to the Mike Molino RV Learning Center with a 2024 contribution of $26,666. This donation honors Fran Roberts, the founder of Long View RV, and marks the fulfillment of Brown & Brown’s $200,000 commitment, securing their position in the Major Gifts category of donors.
Northampton salary database: See what all city employees made in 2023
Top officials in Northampton’s public safety departments were among the best-compensated city employees last year, according to city payroll records reviewed by MassLive. The overall highest-paid city official by gross income was Lt. Alan Borowski, whose gross salary was $201,168.68. If you purchase a product or register for an...
17 people displaced, following fire at Rainbow Motel in Whately
WHATELY, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Emergency crews responded to a structure fire in Whately on Saturday morning. According to the Whately Fire Chief, at around 12 a.m. firefighters were on scene for reports of a structure fire on State Road. 13 mutual aid fire companies helped to put out the second-alarm...
Median home prices in Pioneer Valley keep climbing, topping $335K in April
SPRINGFIELD – The median sales price of a single-family home in this region rose last month by 7.4% to $335,050, the Realtors Association of Pioneer Valley said. A year ago at this time, the median price was $311,750. The figures cover Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties. If you purchase...
Mount Greylock Boys, Girls Repeat at Western Mass
BUCKLAND, Mass. – The Mount Greylock girls and boys track and field teams followed up their undefeated dual meet seasons with dominating wins at the Western Massachusetts Division 2 Championships at Mohawk Trail Regional High School on Friday. Maggie Nichols and Katherine Goss paced the girls by each earning...
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