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The Hidden Massachusetts Town Where Renters Are Living Large For Under $900 A Month

Your rent check could be a lot smaller if you’d just drive about an hour and a half west of Boston. Athol, Massachusetts has been quietly sitting in Worcester County, waiting for people to notice that living here doesn’t require selling a kidney. Let’s start with the basics,...

Athol, MA · 5d
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Roca Springfield celebrates grand reopening following $2.4 million renovation

A Springfield organization dedicated to helping at-risk young people turn their lives around celebrated its grand reopening Wednesday following approximately $2.4 million in renovations.

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Springfield Estimate Counts 1,128 Homes With Deceased Owners

Unresolved ownership can leave vacant homes stalled, making repairs or sales difficult to pursue. Gerry McCafferty, who works on Springfield's housing policy, said unresolved ownership issues are complicating the Maynard Street property's path forward, according to MassLive. Dina Fein, a former Massachusetts Housing Court judge who began helping nonprofits and municipalities redevelop vacant homes in 2021, described a recurring connection between vacancy, deterioration, and complicated ownership. “There seems to be overlap between vacant, abandoned, deteriorated properties” and homes tied up in probate, informal family ownership, or poorly documented transfers, Fein said, per the same report.

Springfield, MA · 3d
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This Massachusetts Flea Market Turns Into A Treasure Hunter’s Paradise Only Three Times A Year

Six days. Three months a year. Hundreds of vendors stretched along both sides of one country road, selling everything from 1800s furniture to taxidermy. That alone made me stop scrolling. Then I learned admission is free, and the whole thing runs rain or shine from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in May, July, and September.

Massachusetts · 1d
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Election Results: Nadia Milleron challenges Richard Neal for House seat

Incumbent Richard Neal faces independent challenger Nadia Milleron for the 1st Massachusetts congressional district seat.

West Springfield, MA · 2d

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Holyoke Medical Center Welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon, Opens East Longmeadow Office

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center has expanded its orthopedic services with the addition of Dr. Benjamin Snyder to the HMC Orthopedic Center team and the opening of a new office in East Longmeadow. Located at 294 North Main St., Suite 102, the office is now accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, call (413) 536-5814.

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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Homeowners in Massachusetts town face a $501 average property tax hike

The projected annual bill for an average single-family home is $10,457.92.

Amherst, MA · 2d

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Transmitter power restored for Western Mass News

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Broadcast transmission has been restored following a power outage at the Western Mass News transmitter site in Holyoke, but antenna viewers must take action to regain access to programming. The outage temporarily disrupted over-the-air signals for viewers watching ABC 40, Fox 6, and CBS 3 with...

Holyoke, MA · 3d

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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 · 1d

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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

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Sip, Bid & Boogie returns to Northampton to support people with disabilities

An evening of local art, live music, food and dancing is returning to Northampton this November, raising money to support individuals with disabilities and their families across western Massachusetts.

Northampton, MA · 2d

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Westfield honors Cain on last day before retirement

Westfield honored DPW Assistant Director Francis Cain at a retirement reception, marking 23 years of service and key achievements including leading the city's PFAS contamination response.

Westfield, MA · 3d

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‘The Simpsons’ writer and presidential candidate to visit Springfield during nationwide tour

A longtime writer and producer of the animated television series "The Simpsons" is bringing his presidential campaign to Springfield as part of a nationwide tour visiting 17 communities that share the same name.

Springfield, MA · 17h

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Vintage and vinyl fair returns to Center for the Arts this month

NORTHAMPTON — The opportunity to hunt for classic vinyl records and unique vintage clothing returns to the city on Sunday, Nov. 15, in the fourth edition of the Downtown Market Vintage & Vinyl. According to organizers, the event will once again bring plenty of options for record and vintage...

Northampton, 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 · 2d

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Officials ring in ‘Baystate Mercy Hospital’ in Springfield after months-long acquisition

After months of planning and getting a greenlight from state regulators, Springfield’s “Mercy Medical Center” is now “Baystate Mercy Hospital.”. Earlier this year, Baystate Health stepped in to acquire the campus off Carew Street and much of Mercy’s assets – after it became clear the hospital with Catholic roots was in dire straits.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Cannabis dispensary owner on ballot Q 8, Lit Salon, Northampton Survival Center

The 2016 ballot question that legalized adult marijuana use in Massachusetts envisioned a business model where marijuana could be used in licensed cafes and lounges. Almost seven years later, Cannabis state regulators are on a fact finding mission to develop policies based on how other states are building businesses. It's...

Northampton, MA · 2d

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 · 1d

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Portion of Island Road in Holland closed for tree removal

A portion of Island Road in Holland will be closed on Friday for tree removal.

Holland, MA · 4h

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Springfield wellness event connects residents with mental health 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 · 16h