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Monson selectmen ban use of Memorial Hall over safety concerns
Due to safety concerns, the Old Post Road Orchestra will perform in the fire station at the July 4 Summerfest, not inside Memorial Hall like in years past. Memorial Hall in Monson.The Republican file...
View ArticleYesterday's top stories: Heavy storm damage reported in Agawam, Springfield...
A bogus 911 call ultimately led to a downed power line that trapped Springfield firefighters inside a rescue vehicle en route to a phony fire report on Pendleton Avenue. These were the most read...
View ArticleSpringfield police arrest city man for allegedly assaulting woman, tussling...
Manuel Sala, 26, of 862 Worthington St. was arrested on assault and other charges in connection with a domestic incident, police said. SPRINGFIELD — A city man assaulted a woman and tore off a police...
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Holyoke Public Library encouraging children to keep reading in summer with...
The goal of all of the programs is getting children to read. Nathan T. Hayes, Holyoke Public Library children's librarian, shows items used in summer reading program in 2011 photo.Dave Roback, The...
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Western Mass Crime Briefs: West Springfield man busted on...
Springfield police records show Kryzsztof Fedorowicz, a 52-year-old resident of the city's Forest Park neighborhood, was charged with open and gross lewdness and assaulting a cop, among other...
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Springfield Laundromax fire destroys dryer, sends woman to hospital
Arson investigators determined clothing that had been exposed to some kind of flammable liquid caught fire inside the dryer. SPRINGFIELD — A batch of clothing caught fire in a clothes dryer at a...
View ArticleRoute 116 road project in Amherst 35 percent completed
The state began improvements to Route 116 in December of 2012. AMHERST – While the work at Atkins Corner had been the center of attention last summer, the state has been engaged in another project...
View ArticleAgawam residents cleaning up microburst mess, glad no one was hurt
One resident of Main Street got an estimate of $7,000 to take away the huge oak tree was uprooted from her side yard. AGAWAM – Victims of the microburst that hit the region gathered estimates Tuesday...
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Samuel Aponte, Springfield man accused of rape, kidnapping, ordered held...
Aponte is due back in court for a hearing to determine if his case should be bumped up to Superior Court or remain in District Court. Samuel AponteSpringfield police photo Updates a story posted...
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Hampshire County cocaine ring nets illegal Mexican immigrant 5 years in...
A defense lawyer for Hermida said that in 2011 in the port of Veracruz authorities recovered more than 1,000 bodies, many of which were rendered unidentifiable due to dismemberment. Julio Vidal...
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Mohegan Sun host community agreement may take longer than expected, Palmer...
In other news, the New North Citizens Council has endorsed the casino project proposed by MGM Resorts International, five months after supporting a competitor, Penn National, which is no longer in the...
View ArticleHolyoke City Solicitor Heather Egan yet to release anticipated legal opinion...
The city solicitor said her interpretation has nothing to do with getting the mayor reelected. HOLYOKE -- A legal opinion about a residency requirement that could disqualify some mayoral candidates...
View ArticleHolyoke sets public hearing on land takings for widening intersection at...
To improve the intersection, it must be widened, and city officials say doing that requires land takings. HOLYOKE -- A public hearing will be held Monday regarding land takings by eminent domain and...
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Chicopee man injured in 20-foot fall from waterfall in Connecticut forest
The man was transported to Hartford Hospital by Life Star helicopter. GRANBY, Conn. — A 19-year-old Chicopee man was injured Tuesday night during a fall from a waterfall at Enders State Forest,...
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Chicopee officials hoping for no tax increase for fiscal year 2014
The City Council approved a $168 million budget for fiiscal year 2014 on June 27. Dave Roback / The Republican file CHICOPEE — An expected surplus for next year could mean no new taxes for homeowners...
View ArticleMark Witowski appointed provisional sergeant in Ludlow Police Department
Witowski will serve as acting supervisor on the day shift. LUDLOW - The Board of Selectmen Tuesday on a 5-to-0 vote approved the appointment of patrolman Mark Witowski to the position of provisional...
View ArticleMan injured in fire at Polaski Avenue residence in Chicopee
A man was hurt in a house fire at 116 Polaski Ave., but the extent of his injuries were not immediately known. CHICOPEE — A man was injured in a house fire Tuesday night at 116 Polaski Ave., but his...
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Springfield firefighters respond to residential fire on Chase Avenue in...
Smoke from a structure fire at 11 Chase Ave. could be seen from Interstate 91, according to public safety reports. SPRINGFIELD — Public safety officials received a report of a structure fire at 4:45...
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Southampton police arrest West Springfield school teacher James Parks for...
James L. Parks, 54, of 60 Rattle Hill Road, Southampton, is charged with aggravated rape of a child for allegedly having an ongoing sexual relationship with a girl who's now 15. SOUTHAMPTON — A West...
View ArticleHolyokers get pro-Walmart mailings highlighting jobs, tax revenue, low...
Walmart's plan for a 160,000-square-foot supercenter with 340 jobs is facing opposition. HOLYOKE -- Walmart has gone on the offensive in its bid to put a supercenter here by mailing fliers to...
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