4 developers submit bids to build homes on Central Street in Springfield in...
Alberto Ayala, of Springfield, of Viva Development LLC, was the apparent high bidder, offering to pay the city $62,000 for the four adjacent empty lots, and to build single-family homes that would be...
View ArticleChicopee police investigation continues: 42 complaints to scrutinized
The investigation is being reviewed by lawyer Mary Beth Ogulewicz. CHICOPEE – An investigation into 42 different complaints about police officers has been completed and will now be turned over to a...
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Live updates, chat: President Barack Obama's national address on Syria (with...
President Obama will address the nation tonight at 9 p.m. on the situation in Syria and the impending Congressional vote on U.S. military action. President Obama will address the nation on the...
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Easthampton mayoral debate set for Thursday night on Easthampton Community...
David Ewing has become the 3rd mayoral candidate running in the Nov. 5 city election, joining Karen Cadieux, Mayor Michael A. Tautznik's assistant, and School Committee chairwoman Nancy Sykes. This is...
View ArticleNational Grid unveils new emergency response system for power outages
The Farmers' Almanac is predicting biting cold and heavier than normal snow in 2014. NORTHAMPTON — A tropical storm. An earthquake. A tornado. An October snowstorm that knocked power out nearly...
View ArticlePM News Links: Police looking for teen missing 3 days, Massport apologizes...
A Rhode Island man was mauled by a grizzly bear during a guided hunt in Alaska. Tweets about "#Westernma" State police looking for Medfield teen, 17, they think may be in danger [CBS Boston.com] Video...
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Former Commerce High School teacher Willie Vega acquitted of assaulting vice...
Vega testified he never punched or assaulted the assistant principal in any way. SPRINGFIELD - A District Court jury Wednesday acquitted Willie Vega, a former High School of Commerce teacher of...
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Health costs likely rising for many self-employed under Affordable Care Act
President Obama's health care reforms will be a huge boost to the working poor but are likely to make life more expensive for Aaron Brethorst and others like him. Aaron Brethorst poses for a photo...
View ArticlePolice seeks clues on missing Medfield girl Brittany Thompson
Police and the girl's parents asked Wednesday for the public's help in finding Brittany Thompson, last seen at about 4:25 p.m. Monday leaving the library with a heavyset white man. MEDFIELD, Mass....
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Springfield jury will resume deliberations Thursday in Kimani Anderson murder...
SPRINGFIELD - Jurors spent all day Wednesday deliberating in the murder trial of Kimani Anderson but did not reach a verdict before being released at 4 p.m. Deliberations will resume Thursday morning....
View ArticlePalmer casino supporters, foes, reflect on Hard Rock's defeat in West...
Palmer residents will have their casino vote on Nov. 5. PALMER - A day after the defeat of the Hard Rock casino proposal in West Springfield, a casino supporter here is rejoicing over having less...
View ArticleUMass trustees expect to freeze fee and tuition for Massachusetts...
UMass hopes to freeze fees and tuition costs for instate students for fiscal 2015. AMHERST - The University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees is looking to freeze fees and tuition for Massachusetts...
View ArticleEasthampton Mayor Michael Tautznik will have to ask City Council to fund...
Easthampton Mayor Michael Tautznik was hoping the City Council would agree to sell the building declared surplus by the School Committee. EASTHAMPTON — Mayor Michael A. Tautznik was hoping the City...
View ArticleUMass Amherst cancels 'Return to Fantazia' dance party because of concerns...
UMass cancels electronics concert because of concerns about drug known as Molly. AMHERST — The University of Massachusetts has canceled an electric dance party at the Mullins Center on Sept. 21...
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Westfield honors three natives killed on Sept. 11, 2001: Tara Shea Creamer,...
Westfield unveiled a new plaque Wednesday at the Great River Bridge Park WESTFIELD - The inscription on the new memorial plaque at the city's obelisk honoring three natives killed in the terror...
View ArticleMiosottis Gonzalez of Holyoke ordered to repay $64,000 after defrauding...
A woman at the apex of a Medicaid scam received two years of probation and was ordered to pay back $64,000 to the state government for her role in recruiting phony "personal care attendants."...
View ArticleSpringfield City Council President James Ferrera proposes stronger residency...
SPRINGFIELD — City Council President James J. Ferrera has proposed a stronger residency requirement for city employees and the elimination of waivers, drawing immediate questions of its legality from...
View ArticleCharges against Lance Gouvan, homeless man accused of attacking 9-year-old...
Lance Gouvan said he wants to pick up where he left off and continue helping people worse off than he is. NORTHAMPTON — Charges against Lance M. Gouvan, a homeless man accused with his girlfriend of...
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Monson selectmen discuss steps to replace retiring Town Administrator...
Selectmen Chairman Edward Maia said he hopes to have a permanent replacement hired by February. Gretchen E. Neggers MONSON - Letters of interest will be accepted until Sept. 20 from town employees...
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Ex-head of FBI Boston office facing ethics charge
The former head of the Boston's FBI office has been charged with violating ethics laws by having professional contact with former colleagues within a year of leaving government service. File photo of...
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