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Agawam Mayor Richard Cohen offers balanced budget, up about 5.2 percent, for...
Mayor Richard A. Cohen has proposed a fiscal 2013 budget that is based getting about $23 million in aid from Massachusetts. File photo | The RepublicanAgawam Mayor Richard Cohen at Town Hall. AGAWAM —...
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Pathfinder HVAC students get ready for national SkillsUSA competition
Darrick Kustra of Palmer won a gold medal in the statewide SkillsUSA competition; silver medalist Shawn Bresnahan of Belchertown won a silver medal, and will travel with Kustra as the alternate....
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South Hadley community garden includes plot designated for town food pantry
In an effort to avoid tomato blight, this year members can plant tomatoes only if they come from the greenhouse of member Robert Lak. File photo | The RepublicanA section of the South Hadley Community...
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Elms College in Chicopee to offer a bachelor's degree in criminal justice
Graduates of the major could work on police departments, in courts, as counselors, in probation and in other careers. Republican file photoThe new science building will be attached with an indoor...
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Vatican denies appeal of closed Massachusetts parish
Jon Rogers, leader of the round-the-clock vigil at St. Frances X. Cabrini church in Scituate, said the decision was unjust, and parishioners will appeal to the Vatican's high court. File photo |...
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Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse to present budget of $124.4 million, up from current...
A budget in the spring that proposes an increase usually means higher taxes by January to fund the higher spending plan. The Republican/David MolnarHolyoke Mayor Alex Morse Related links Complete...
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Amtrak train in Massachusetts fatally strikes person on tracks
Amtrak said there were no injuries to its train's 192 passengers or crew. File photo / Associated PressAn Amtrak train leaves the station in Detroit Monday, May 9, 2011. Transportation Secretary Ray...
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Underwater transmission line planned for East Coast wind farms clears...
The project, known as the Atlantic Wind Connection, would enable up to 7,000 megawatts of electricity to be produced at offshore wind farms from Virginia to New Jersey. Associated PressIn this July...
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Belchertown says yes to $1.25 million roadway bond
The road would be built only if a private company planning an assisted living facility spends $2 million of its own money to clean up environmental hazards. BELCHERTOWN — Town Meeting said yes Monday...
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Ware Town Meeting wipes out selectmen salaries
A controversial proposal to abolish the state’s civil service testing program that determines who is eligible for appointment as the police chief and the fire chief was tabled. File photo | The...
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Monson voters approve borrowing for new $3.4 million police station and town...
The next step will be a special election, where voters can again weigh in on the proposal for the 15-year debt exclusion. The Republican file photo | Lori StabileThe Town Office Building/Police...
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Belchertown accident knocks out power along Route 202
National Grid's online outage map indicated about 200 customers are without power in the area. BELCHERTOWN — Police closed a stretch of Daniel Shays Highway (Route 202) Monday night following a...
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Fiery Belchertown crash closes portion of Route 202
Police, fire and ambulance workers arrived on scene to find a car on fire perpendicular to the road. Jim Russell photosPublic safety officials work at the scene of an accident early Tuesday morning on...
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Wales Town Meeting to consider adding superintendent of streets
Voters will be asked to spend $3,500 from available funds for the Wales 250th celebration. WALES — The annual Town Meeting will be Wednesday at Wales Elementary School on Main Street. There are 30...
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Yesterday's top stories: Fox attacks Agawam resident in his driveway; State...
The most popular baby names for 2011 include Mason, as in Kourtney Kardashian's 2-year-old son. Here are the most-read stories on MassLive.com yesterday. If you missed any of them, click on the links...
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Easthampton police: Man ends argument over parking space with shotgun
An argument over a parking space on Everett Street led to firearms charges against 27-year-old Craig Iannoli, who was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a shotgun without a...
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Springfield fire investigation closes stretch of Main Street in North End
A possible structure fire at 2964 Main St., a 4-story brick apartment building at the corner of Main and Portland streets, prompted officials to temporarily close a one-block stretch of Main Street....
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1 dead in Route 202 crash in Belchertown
The car burst into flames after crashing into one or more utility poles alongside Route 202, also known as Daniel Shays Highway. The fatal crash knocked out power to about 400 utility customers. Jim...
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Massachusetts drivers see insurance rates rise
Massachusetts drivers are starting to see higher auto insurance rates, four years after they tumbled when the state opened the market to more competition. Republican file photo BOSTON (AP) —...
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Massachusetts gaming panel to meet; Needs new director
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is holding its first meeting after their pick to serve as interim executive director declined the offer. The Associated PressMembers of the five-person...
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