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Friday | Town Line
Remembering ice storms of the past
It was 1929, and I was just born, or about to be born. My grandmother had come to Lewiston from her home in Westfield, Mass., to help during my mother's "confinement," and to help with the new baby. via Town Line
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Westfield Forum & PollsWednesday May 14 | WHYN NewsTalk 560 Springfield
Paquette Jury with Huge Award to Former Altar Boy
A jury in Vermont has awarded 8.7 million dollars in damages to a former altar boy who claims he was abused by a Catholic priest who now lives in Westfield, Massachusetts. via WHYN NewsTalk 560 Springfield
Tuesday May 13 | WWLP
Ways to watch your wallet during tough economic times
“Change driving habits. People complain about gas being $3 to $4 a gallon but they're driving SUV's and driving 40 mph in a 25 mph zone.”
CHICOPEE, Mass. Some people in the Pioneer Valley say things are so tight right now that even getting an overdraft fee or a speeding ticket could really put a wrench in their monthly budget. via WWLP
Sunday May 11 | WWLP
Westfield residents get ready to deal with noisy new neighbors
The city of Westfield is preparing for the higher decibel levels from the F-15 jets that are now calling Barnes Air National Guard Base home. via WWLP
Friday May 9 | MassLive.com
Resident complains about tree cutting
“I can see the need to cut back some tall trees for airport and aircraft safety, but I see no need to clear cut all this acreage”
Heavy equipment clears trees on land north of North Road in Westfield today as part of an effort to provide a clear landing at Barnes Municipal Airport. via MassLive.com
Wednesday May 7 | Berkshire Eagle
Fundraising starting for carousel complete with wood-carved horses
“I can paint. And I'm kind of crafty in an artistic way.”
It begins with a design, which is then carved and roughly sanded. After the pieces are assembled, the figures are fine sanded, primed with three coats of paint, then painted again, before they are ready for the ... via Berkshire Eagle
Monday May 5 | Berkshire Eagle
“We want to find out if there's enough interest from people in the Berkshires for doing (the carving) instead of farming it out all over the country”
Live auctions, raffles, even a carving workshop. Those are just a few of the activities that a nonprofit organization interested in placing a carousel in Pittsfield has scheduled for this weekend to bring ... via Berkshire Eagle
Saturday May 3 | Fox News
Girl Formerly in Vegetative State Gives Abuse Testimony
Last winter, just as the state's highest court was about to rule that a girl in an "irreversible vegetative state" should be removed from life support, 14-year-old Haleigh Poutre started to breathe on her own. via Fox News
Thursday May 1 | MassLive.com
Greenfield High School principal nominated for same post in Northampton
“She has the willingness and commitment to work with the Northampton Public Schools and a depth of understanding of higher education.”
By FRED CONTRADA fcontrada@repub.com NORTHAMPTON - Nancy L. Athas will get a crash course on Northampton High School Thursday when she meets with the staff and the public as its prospective principal. via MassLive.com
Tuesday Apr 29 | MassLive.com
Roads, sidewalks in Chicopee's South Fairview section due for upgrades
“We will now be reviewing all the bid and all the documents of the top three bidders to make sure there is nothing wrong and then we will be making a recommendation”
By PAMELA H. METAXAS pmetaxas@repub.com CHICOPEE - Approximately $800,000 in road and sidewalk construction in the South Fairview section of Chicopee is set to begin soon as six bidding packages have been ... via MassLive.com
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