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Southwick to begin accepting applications for cannabis retailers, due June 7
SOUTHWICK — Nearly a year after Town Meeting voted to allow recreational marijuana retailers in town, the Select Board this week quietly agreed to begin accepting applications. “I would like to make a motion to move this forward and go … to start accepting applications,” said Select Board member...
Westfield councilor launches Democratic bid to challenge Republican state rep.
WESTFIELD — City Councilor Bridget Matthews-Kane announced this week that she is running as a Democrat for state representative in the district that includes Southampton and most of Westfield. The district is currently represented by state Rep. Kelly Pease (R-Westfield), who confirmed he will run for reelection. If you...
Springfield Police looking for missing teenager
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Police in Springfield are looking for your help in locating a missing girl. They said that 14-year-old Arielis Olan reportedly ran away from home either late in the day on April 21 or in the early morning hours of April 22. Olan is approximately 5″ tall...
New CT location for made-to-order burgers, hand-spun shakes opening
Shake Shack will open it’s seventh Connecticut location Thursday, according to the company. The restaurant known for their made-to-order Angus beef burgers, crispy chicken, and hand-spun milkshakes will open 11 a.m. at 3329 Berlin Turnpike, according to the company. On opening day, the first wave of guests will receive custom Shake Shack keychains. Additionally, as a part of their larger ...
31 Elm apartments formally open in downtown Springfield
It’s a Springfield building with over a hundred years of history. Now, it’s an exciting space for new and returning Springfield residents to call home. The apartments at 31 Elm are open and they cut the ribbon on Tuesday on the complex with plenty of local and state officials cheering them on and new homes equals new hope for downtown Springfield.
Water cost still not clear as Southwick readies to build Whalley Park splash pad
SOUTHWICK — In a couple of weeks, the construction of the town’s splash pad will begin, but it’s still anybody’s guess how much it will cost to operate. “I don’t think anyone really know how much [water] it is going to use,” Public Works Director Randy Brown said about the planned summertime feature at Whalley Park.
Short-Handed Mount Greylock Falls to Southwick
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The Mount Greylock baseball team Sunday got a solid outing from its starting pitcher. But the Mounties could not overcome Southwick or their own absences. The Rams scored 12 runs in the last two innings to take a 16-2 win and hand Mount Greylock its second...
Former Springfield golf pro sentenced to 13 months in prison for tax, bank fraud
SPRINGFIELD — Former Springfield golf pro Kevin M. Kennedy was sentenced to 13 months in prison for tax fraud and bank fraud, capping a yearslong saga that initially consumed city government. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Mark G. Mastroianni on Tuesday afternoon. If you purchase...
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