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The US Sun

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USPS confirms $19 minimum rate at select post office locations

THE U.S. Postal Service has confirmed a $19 baseline rate at select locations. It comes as part of a renewed push to hire more staff. USPS is looking to recruit more mail handlers for their Springfield, Massachusetts office. Mail handlers are responsible for loading, unloading, and moving bulk mail. They’re...

Springfield, MA · 1d

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MassDOT Virtual Design Public Hearing - 11/19/26

Upcoming Virtual Design Public Hearing hosted by MassDOT regarding upgrades to existing pedestrian signal features and installation of additional crosswalks to facilitate safe pedestrian crossings, including two locations in Westfield on Route 20, one at the Delmont Avenue intersection and the other from the Walmart driveway to East Mountain Road.

Westfield, MA · 2d

CT Insider

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Former Nathan Hale School in Enfield will become 38 senior apartments

A local developer wants to retrofit the circa-1962 school building with age-restricted units.

Enfield, CT · 1d

westernmassnews.com

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East Longmeadow residents notice a spike in mail theft

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Nearly a dozen envelopes found ripped open along an East Longmeadow sidewalk have one woman concerned about her neighbors’ mail. Western Mass News spoke with one woman who found the envelopes, and is now working to alert the people they belong to. When Chile...

East Longmeadow, MA · 1d

takingthekids.com

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The Charming Italian Restaurants In Massachusetts Perfect For A Relaxing Fall Evening

I’m convinced a plate of pumpkin ravioli counts as overtime pay. You’ve already clocked the hours, so why not collect?. Here’s my take: fall in Massachusetts hands you crisp air and early sunsets for a reason. They practically beg for candlelit pasta, a crackling fireplace, and nowhere else to be.

Massachusetts · 12h

WWLP 22News

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WNEU student meets goal of 800 care bags for veterans

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – What began as a small personal project six years ago has grown into an annual tradition for Western New England University student Jillian Battles. Jillian, founder of Bags for Bravery, set a goal this year of filling 800 care packages for veterans and active-duty service members.

Springfield, MA · 18h

MassLive.com

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Springfield’s Flock data has been searched millions of times, including for immigration cases

SPRINGFIELD — Before Springfield police limited who could tap into automatic license plate reader data, outside police departments made more than 1,000 searches of the city’s system in immigration-related cases. For example, the Texas Department of Public Safety searched networks across the country, including Springfield, in June 2025...

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Easthampton City Council honors outgoing parks director

EASTHAMPTON — At its Nov. 4 meeting, the Easthampton City Council paused to recognize and honor outgoing Parks and Recreation Director John Mason, who began the meeting with his own recognitions and thanks. After the initial meeting matters, Mason stepped to the podium to praise and thank members of...

Easthampton, MA · 2d

hoodline.com

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PopUp Bagels Picks Hadley's Mountain Farms for First Western Mass Shop

A Connecticut-born bagel chain known for its tear-apart, dip-it-yourself approach is setting up shop at Mountain Farms in Hadley, marking its first location west of Boston. PopUp Bagels plans to open the new shop at 7 South Maple St., Suite 20, with a grand opening celebration running from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13.

Hadley, MA · 2d

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New Holyoke Veterans Home reborn six years after COVID tragedy

On a cold morning in Holyoke, new brick and glass catch the river light in a way the old soldiers home never managed. Families who once waited in parking lots now cross a lobby built for both distance and dignity. Six years after a coronavirus outbreak killed at least 76 veterans inside the former facility, the Commonwealth has opened a replacement that officials describe as a reckoning set in concrete. The Holyoke Veterans Home stands where grief and public obligation finally met a budget large enough to answer both. Ribbon cuttings rarely heal anyone. This one asks whether a building can keep a promise that management once broke.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Small colleges are in trouble

Private institutions are especially vulnerable to changes in attitudes about higher education, drops in enrollment, and rising costs associated with higher education. On today’s program, we’ll explore strategies to get young people interested in pursuing a degree, and what challenges lie ahead. Read the full transcript below:. Lucas...

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Despite Few Local Election Day Shocks, National Results Ripple into the 413…

EAST LONGMEADOW—Echoing much of the nation and sticking to its preferences, Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly reelected Democrats up and down the ballot. Even challengers who eschewed the GOP label faltered. Governor Maura Healey and Senator Ed Markey, who topped the ticket, stomped their opponents on the way to new terms. Both were declared the winners almost immediately. Down ballot, it was not quite instantaneous.

Massachusetts · 2d

Seattle ON Tap

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Enfield's 19-Second Stunner and That's Why Berlin Is Stunned

Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Enfield pulled off a massive CCC upset on the road last night, stunning Berlin 28-21 thanks to a game-winning 1-yard touchdown run from Sawyer Pequita with only 19 seconds […]

Enfield, CT · 2d

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Square One Welcomes Stephanie Marrero-Wilson as VP of Support Services

SPRINGFIELD — In response to the growing need for early childhood mental health supports, Square One recently welcomed Stephanie Marrero-Wilson to its leadership team in the position of vice president of Support Services. In this role, Marrero-Wilson is leading Square One’s Cornerstone Therapy Center, providing oversight of the agency’s...

Springfield, MA · 2d

WWLP

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Local schools awarded more than $300K to expand access to locally grown food

Schools and educational organizations across western Massachusetts are receiving more than $300,000 in state funding to bring locally grown food into classrooms and cafeterias while providing students with hands-on agricultural learning opportunities.

Massachusetts · 2d

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Holyoke Gas & Electric Commission – November 10, 2026

HOLYOKE GAS & ELECTRIC COMMISSION MEETING Posted: 11/06/2026 at 12:23 p.m. Location: The meeting will take place in person, and a remote option is available upon request. Please contact Kate Sullivan Craven (ksullivan@hged.com) for remote participation. AGENDA. 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. MINUTES. October 14, 2026. 3. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS...

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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Winner of community media award for Mass. docuseries, local producer talks local access, Main Streets and more

Earlier this year, a director working in western Massachusetts collected a top community media honor. Thomas Draudt is no stranger to awards – he’s collected at least one Emmy and several nominations for his work on the series "This Old House" – and one nomination for "This New House."

Northampton, MA · 1d

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Permission to pursue a passion

NORTH HAMPTON, Mass. — While growing up on her family’s western Massachusetts dairy farm, Emily Everett dreamed of writing for Hoard’s Dairyman one day. Instead, Everett has built a career that includes writing novels about her life experiences. Her debut novel, “All That Life Can Afford,” was Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club pick for April 2025.

Williamsburg, MA · 1d

MassLive.com

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Longmeadow’s road safety project on hold after $9M sticker shock

LONGMEADOW — Safer streets sounded good when a state grant was paying the full $5 million cost. That was before Longmeadow officials realized the reconstruction of the Williams Street business corridor could require an additional $9 million in borrowing, backed by residents’ tax and utility bills. This week,...

Longmeadow, MA · 2d