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Adams Eyes 2031 Construction for Howland Avenue Safety Improvements

ADAMS, Mass. — For several years, the town has been working on plans to improve safety along Howland Avenue, with the reconstruction project now anticipated for inclusion in the 2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The overhaul to Howland Avenue is aimed at reducing speeding, improving roadway safety and expanding...

Adams, MA · 1d

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Leverett EMTs respond quickly to resident while waiting for Hadley ambulance

LEVERETT, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Leverett Fire Department’s off duty EMTs responded within eight minutes to a resident reporting breathing problems on Saturday afternoon while waiting for an ambulance nearly fifteen miles away. Amherst paramedics are usually dispatched, but were all occupied and the next closest ambulance available was in Hadley.

Leverett, MA · 2d
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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 · 12h

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Adams kicks off holiday season with craft fair and tree lighting

ADAMS, Mass. (WWLP) – The town of Adams will begin its official holiday season this weekend with several events leading up to and after the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The seasonal lineup begins this Saturday, November 14, with the Hoosac Harvest Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hoosac Valley Middle and High School in Cheshire. The following week, St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Adams will hold its Polish Food and Bake Sale on November 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Adams, MA · 10h
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Pittsfield Council Approves 2.64% Tax Increase

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council has passed a 2.64 percent tax rate increase that will add about $145 to the average yearly home bill. On Tuesday, the council unanimously approved a residential tax rate of $17.88 and a commercial, industrial, and personal property tax rate of $37.95. This uses a residential factor of 0.8245 at a shift of 1.75.

Pittsfield, MA · 3h

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North Adams Council Seats New Councilor Riehl

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council voted in a new council member to replace the departed Alexa Macdonald. Virginia Riehl, 10th candidate in last year's election by 41 votes, was elected 5-3 to fill the vacant seat until next election. She will sit on Community Development and Public...

North Adams, MA · 1d

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Williamstown's O'Grady Remembered as 'Pillar of Support'

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Present and former town officials expressed grief this week at the news that longtime Council on Aging Executive Director Brian O’Grady died last week. The passing of O’Grady, 69, who served the town in that role since 1999, was framed as a both a professional...

Williamstown, MA · 1d

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Adams Planning Board Cited for Open Meeting Law Violation

ADAMS, Mass. — The state Attorney General's Office has determined that the Planning Board violated Open Meeting Law by continuing to deliberate on a matter after adjournment. According to the determination, the violation occurred after adjourning the Jan. 27, 2025, meeting when three board members stayed to discuss permitting...

Adams, MA · 16h

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School board candidates left off ballot, election results delayed

The names of all six candidates running for positions on the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee were left off the ballot in the Nov. 3 election. Voters instead had to write in the name of their preferred candidate on their ballots, which were then counted by hand. Official results from the election are not expected to be released until at least Nov. 16.

Lanesborough, MA · 21h

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Holyoke to observe the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

Holyoke officials and community members are scheduled to gather at City Hall this Friday to observe the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and advocate for improved street safety.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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More is happening in Holyoke than you think

This morning, we went over the data that the www.ExploreHolyoke.com website has been producing. I think there is an important story in these numbers, and it speaks to something I have been saying for a long time…there is a lot more happening in Holyoke than people sometimes give our community credit for.

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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New Walmart Supercenter proposal set for Holyoke public hearing

The Holyoke Planning Board is holding a public hearing a proposal for a new Walmart Supercenter.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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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 · 11h

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Chicopee City Council argues over school redistricting plan

CHICOPEE — The City Council meeting on Nov. 5 was tense as city councilors argued over an order to review redistricting the Chicopee Public Schools before eventually voting to hold a joint meeting with the School Committee to discuss the matter. A motion made by City Councilor Sam Shumsky...

Chicopee, MA · 2d

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Some Rensselaer County sewer rents could rise nearly 33% by 2029

County lawmakers will vote on staggered rate hikes over three years to address a projected $1.2 million shortfall in Sewer District No. 1.

Rensselaer County, NY · 1d

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MassDOT shares early designs for regional safety improvements

Holly Russell discusses the proposed areas MassDOT is considering for accessibility and pedestrian safety improvements during an Oct. 29 public hearing. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosted a virtual 25% design public hearing on Oct. 29 to present proposed accessibility improvements in Chicopee, Holyoke and Westfield. As part of the...

Westfield, MA · 8h

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Rensselaer County lawmakers to consider three-year sewer rate increase

The sewer district says the additional revenue is needed to offset rising expenditures and cover district costs, including debt service.

Rensselaer County, NY · 1d

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Washington County bridge closures re-route residents

SALEM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Two Washington County bridges have closed in the past two days, forcing residents to find new ways to get around the area. Sue Clary is the Salem Town Supervisor, where the Eagleville Covered Bridge is closed until further notice. Clary said the bridge has a special meaning to those in the […]

Washington County, NY · 5d

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More than half of Troy’s proposed budget goes to public safety, mayor says

Troy city leaders are taking a closer look at next year's budget with a focus on public safety. The proposed 2027 budget includes more than $130 million in spending, and on Monday night, city council members were reviewing how much money is going toward police and fire services. NEWS10's Tyanna Xavier was in Troy with what was being discussed.

Troy, NY · 1d

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Albany City, County formally settle lawsuit over speeding tickets

Albany County agreed to settle a lawsuit it brought against the City of Albany over school zone speeding tickets, according to New York State court documents filed in late October. Under the terms of the settlement signed Oct. 16, the county will pay $6,801 to the city, and the city...

Albany County, NY · 1d