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Massachusetts man accused armed robbery at Hartford jewelry store that left customers minorly injured

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A 23-year-old Massachusetts man was arrested Friday following an attempted armed jewelry store robbery in Hartford, police said. Officers responded to the Fine Gold Jewelry Store around 2:20 p.m. on Friday for an active armed robbery complaint. Staff reported an active struggle with an armed suspect who deployed pepper spray in […]

Hartford, CT · 1d

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Bloomfield man accused of taking more than $40,000 from homeowners in construction scams

A Bloomfield man was arrested on Thursday in connection with two home improvement scams in West Hartford last March, the West Hartford Police Department said. In March 2025, police said they began investigating two scams involving a company called Imperial Construction and Masonry. In both cases, homeowners hired the company...

Bloomfield, CT · 1d

WWLP

Springfield Rescue Mission to host free Thanksgiving dinner options

Springfield Rescue Mission will host its annual free community Thanksgiving dinner offering both dine-in and drive-through options.

WWLP

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 · 1d

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Man arrested in stabbing in Manchester

MANCHESTER, CT — Police have arrested a Hartford man in connection with a stabbing that left a 33-year-old man injured. Officers were dispatched to 26 Flower Street at approximately 6:27 a.m. Sunday for a reported stabbing. A 33-year-old Manchester man sustained multiple stab wounds during an incident at the...

Manchester, CT · 1d

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Project could limit Main Street parking in Monson

MONSON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A meeting in Monson Tuesday night is aiming to inform the public about a state plan to rebuild Main Street and nearly a third of the street’s parking could disappear. The $17 million project aims to make downtown safer and more accessible, but some say...

Monson, MA · 1d

CT Insider

'We have to start World War 3': Man charged 2 years after Connecticut car fire

Police said the suspect had burn marks and cuts when he was detained.

Tolland, CT · 1d

hoodline.com

Westfield Water Plant Gets $19M Loan Break as PCB Delays Loom Over 2028 Deadline

Ratepayers across the Springfield area are getting a break on the cost of a massive new water treatment plant, after the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust forgave $19 million of a $50 million loan tied to the project. The announcement, made Monday, covers the new West Parish Water Treatment Plant under construction at the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission's Westfield facility, a project with an estimated cost of $363.8 million that is scheduled to be complete in 2028.

Westfield, MA · 13h

Eyewitness News

State lawmakers calling for changes after elderly woman found dead at healthcare center

State lawmakers are calling for changes after an elderly woman was found dead at a healthcare center earlier this year.

Hartford, CT · 1d

WWLP

Holyoke Health Center to reopen with enhanced security after threat investigation

Holyoke Health Center will reopen all of its locations on Thursday after temporarily closing due to a safety concern that prompted a police investigation.

Holyoke, MA · 13h

WWLP

New billboards in Springfield target $2B courthouse project amid ongoing lawsuit

A group of developers opposing Springfield's proposed $2 billion courthouse project is continuing its public campaign, putting up new billboards across downtown as a legal battle over the project's selection process moves forward.

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Connecticut man accused of setting fire to home, Mercedes, USPS vehicle in Swampscott, Marlborough

The charge of arson provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. A Connecticut man has been charged in connection with a series of arsons that occurred in Swampscott and Marlborough, the Massachusetts District of the Department of Justice said in a release.

Swampscott, MA · 11h

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Liberty Junction hosts community meeting on new regional justice center

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Liberty Junction is hosting its second community conversation regarding the proposed Springfield Regional Justice Center on Tuesday. The meeting brings together area residents, local businesses, neighborhood leaders, and community organizations to discuss workforce development and local economic opportunities associated with the new courthouse development. The...

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Selectboard seeks larger role in Fire Department renovation

HAMPDEN — The Hampden Selectboard is opting to become more involved in discussions surrounding the Fire Department renovation project as costs rise and changes continue to be proposed to stay within the $8.3 million budget approved by voters in 2025. The Fire Station Building Committee is working alongside Saccoccio...

Hampden, MA · 12h

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Springfield Mayor, Police Superintendent Support Banning Controversial Kiosks

Springfield Mayor Dom Sarno says the administration will file an ordinance with the city council that will ban the installation and use of so called "virtual currency kiosks" within the city. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “It has come to my attention that a number of scams and criminal activity...

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Police investigate robbery at East Hartford corner store

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - An investigation is underway following a robbery at an East Hartford store Tuesday night. Officers were called to the Corner Food Mart located on Silver Lane at around 10:53 p.m. after a report of a robbery, according to the police department. When crews arrived, the...

East Hartford, CT · 14h

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Economic report details hundreds of jobs at new courthouse

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A new study projects hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenue from construction of the new Springfield Regional Justice Center. The Third Party Economic Impact Report was put together at the request of the project’s development and construction team. Researchers estimate the project will support about $9 million in local tax revenue and $17 million for the state.

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