Evandro Carvalho knows he’s stepped into a difficult position.The former prosecutor and state representative was named the new executive director of Boston’s independent police watchdog earlier this month. He took on the role at a critical moment for the fledging agency.About three years after the...
Thrift shopSpringfield - The thrift shop at St. Gregory Armenian Church, 135 Goodwin St., in the Indian Orchard section, is open Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, go online to saintgregoryarmenianchurch.org.Church eventsSunderland – First Congregational Church of Sunderland, 91 S. Main...
WESTFIELD — This summer, Westfield Gas & Electric is hoping to start a three-year project to replace leak-prone natural gas pipes. Low-pressure steel and cast-iron pipes will be swapped out for intermediate-pressure plastic, mostly in downtown.The project, said Assistant General Manager Joe Mitchell, will tackle...
Dear Annie: My husband and I are both in our late 60s. We’ve been married about six years and we both have very decent retirement funds, with him actually very financially secure with lots of money put back. We split the bills and groceries, including...
By Stephen Owsinski One of my favorite initiatives involving law enforcement agencies mentoring and awarding the success of youngsters is the “Do The Right Thing” program. Many law enforcement entities have a hand in this positively constructive project. No matter where in the nation, the primary mission is...
Dear Amy: My husband of 45 years recently came to me with a proposal. He wants to deepen a friendship with a single woman 20 years younger.He says she lifts his spirits, is creative, and is a great mom to her children.Their conversations are lively...
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Technical Academy High School baseball team hit a bump in the road – but it came at home.Smith Vocational No. 3 batter Tyler Carlson went 3-for-3 with a walk and three RBIs, James LaVallee scattered five hits and struck out nine...
By Police1 Staff ATLANTA — Flock Safety recently introduced Solar-Powered Condor, a video solution that enables cities, law enforcement agencies and businesses to install the new technology anywhere with ease.Condor uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to provide communities with live and recorded...
It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after one lucky winner in Florida won $214 million in the May 6 drawing. Is this your lucky night?Here are Wednesday’s winning lottery...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jarren Duran had a clear message for the teammates waiting for him in the clubhouse Wednesday night as he ran through the tunnel from the playing field.“Sweep, sweep, sweep, sweep, sweep, sweep, sweep!” Duran bellowed.After a convincing 8-5 win over the...