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Proposed Parsons Village development in Easthampton gets new design; abutters...
The changes come in the wake of an opinion written by city solicitor John H. Fitz-Gibbon, who found parts of the design that did not conform to the ordinance. View full sizeOne page of the new design...
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Milestone Ministries of Springfield informs Amherst it will no longer...
The Amherst Emergency shelter had 84 people stay, anywhere between one and 150 nights. AMHERST – Amherst officials will again seek a new agency to oversee its emergency shelter after Milestone...
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Sunrise report: Forecast, poll and more for Thursday July 21
Today's poll: Is it hot enough for you? The Republican | Mark M. Murray07.20.2011 | WILBRAHAM - Bruce Durocher, manager of the Manny's store on Boston Road, organizes the air conditioner stock...
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Last space shuttle comes home, ends 30-year era
A record crowd of 2,000 gathered near the landing strip, thousands more packed Kennedy Space Center and countless others watched from afar as NASA's longest-running spaceflight program came to a...
View ArticleCops: Man angered over 'lemon' smashes 6 vehicles at car dealership
Police say the angry buyer deliberately crashed into six other vehicles at the dealership. PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Police say a man angry that a New Hampshire car dealer wouldn't take back the van he...
View ArticleNo injuries reported in apartment fire on Glenbrook Drive in Greenfield
Cause of the fire is still under investigation, however, it's not considered suspicious View Larger Map GREENFIELD – Investigators continue to probe the cause of a fire that broke out Wednesday night...
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Holyoke filing deadline approaches for incumbents and challengers running for...
Mayor Pluta has four announced challengers while others vie for City Council and School Committee. HOLYOKE – The deadline for incumbents and challengers to become eligible to run for city offices in...
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Tornado cleanup to continue in areas of Wilbraham susceptible to flooding
The cleanup of town tree belts has been completed. File photo by John Suchocki / The RepublicanDamage to homes and trees in Wilbraham is seen in this aerial photo shot the day after three tornadoes...
View ArticleAsk Mayor Sarno: Why should Springfield accept $1 bid for old School Dept....
"Everyone is a stakeholder in this as we continue to deal with the urban scourge of youth violence that's affecting America," said Sarno. Watch video In the latest installment of Ask the Mayor from...
View ArticleMass. man crashes snowmobile -- in summer
Police say 36-year-old Andrew Sikora crashed the snowmobile that had been modified for street use into a telephone pole. NORTHBOROUGH — Temperatures in Massachusetts are nearing triple digits, but...
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Friends of Mater Dolorosa in Holyoke to hold vigil in front of Springfield...
Organizers say they are requesting a meeting to discuss the details of the closing of the church SPRINGFIELD – Friends of Mater Dolorosa in Holyoke will conduct a vigil at the Elliot Street resident...
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Progress scarce as debt limit impasse continues
There's more talk than progress as official Washington wrangles over finding a way out of a debt dilemma that has the government sliding inexorably toward a first-ever default on its financial...
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Cooling center open in East Longmeadow
The Council on Aging, 328 North Main St., will be open for use as a cooling shelter from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. today and Friday. East Longmeadow Council on Aging. Photo by Christopher Evans. EAST...
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Applause, but no tears in Mission Control at end of space shuttle program
Mission Control will revert to a training center for future controllers for the International Space Station. Associated Press/NASAThis Jan. 16, 2003 picture made available by NASA shows an overall...
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US governnment ends Chrysler investment
Treasury provided a total of $12.5 billion to Chrysler and its financing arm after the recession hampered auto sales and sent Chrysler and General Motors to the brink of collapse. PRNewsFoto/ Chrysler...
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Westfield drowning victim Kevin Major to be remembered with athletic scholarship
Major, who graduated from St. Mary High School last year, played on the school’s hockey team for four years. File photo by Manon MirabelliKevin J. Major, formerly of Westfield, is seen at his...
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Springfield officials pledge zero tolerance crackdown on spate of summer...
The crackdown will include increased traffic stops, warrant sweeps and gang disruption. Hampden County District Attorney Mark Mastroianni, left, said "We are in crisis mode," and Springfield Mayor...
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Springfield Superintendent of Schools Alan Ingram received $30,000 signing...
Ingram, who has yet to buy a house, says he's spent the money on other living expenses and does not intend to repay the city. File photo | The RepublicanAlan Ingram, Springfield Superintendent of...
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Springfield Police Officer Derek Cook pleads guilty to assaulting 2...
Although Cook's job status was not discussed by the court, it appears he will remain a police officer. The Republican | Michael S. GordonSpringfield Police Patrolman Derek V. Cook pleaded guilty in...
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Palmer police officer who shot 17-year-old Shawn Fontaine during standoff...
During the ordeal, Fontaine repeatedly pointed the gun at officers and ignored orders to drop his weapon, according to a police statement. File photo PALMER – Police Chief Robert P. Frydryk said...
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