SOUTHWICK – At the first formal meeting of the Master Plan Implementation Committee, its newly elected chair summed up what’s ahead for its five members.“We need to decide how we’re going to conquer this massive thing,” said Norman Cheever, who was elected chair of the...
WESTFIELD - On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the Westfield Soup Kitchen, also known as Our Community Table, served its regularly scheduled meals at 5 p.m., welcoming all. On Christmas Day, a full roast beef dinner was served with gifts for everyone.Among the gifts were...
On Dec. 28, the YWCA in Worcester will be the site for celebrating African-American history, values, family, community and cultureThe Village, an Afro-Centric cultural and community center and OurStory Edutainment, a Black-led cultural learning institute that teaches Black history, will host their annual Kwanzaa celebration...
SPRINGFIELD — An $11 Peter Pan Bus Lines ticket from New York City to Philadelphia ended up costing a Queens man $22 back in February.Now he’s one of two named plaintiffs suing Springfield-based Peter Pan, saying what the suit calls “junk fees” — itemized as...
ABBA fans can take a trip down memory lane when Dancing Dream: The Tribute to ABBA performs on Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, in the Aria Ballroom at MGM Springfield.Showtime is 9 p.m. leaving plenty of time to ring in the New Year at other...
In 2024, Massachusetts saw record investments in housing programs around the state as lawmakers tried desperately to address the affordability crisis.The largest, by far, was the $5.1 billion bond bill known as the Affordable Homes Act, signed into law in August, that created new programs,...
It’s a big “Bah, Humbug” from the NFL to New England Patriots fans living in Western Mass. Because of the league’s broadcast rules, the game won’t be on local TV in much of Massachusetts.That’s because the league decided to move the Patriots' Week 17 matchup...
The rumors of favoritism toward the eastern part of the state from the Massachusetts State Lottery may finally be laid to rest.Out of all Bay State lottery retailers over the past year, there were three stores that sold multiple winning tickets worth $1 million or...
FOXBOROUGH - Keion White has not been happy with his play of late. He knows his run defense has been suspect. And he readily admits he’s part of the problem and needs to improve.Speaking with MassLive Thursday, the Patriots second-year defensive end is clearly frustrated...
FOXBOROUGH – The Patriots are running out of time to match last season’s win total.At 3-12, this hasn’t been the season many envisioned in New England. It’s not that expectations have been high, but at this point, it was hoped that the Patriots would be...
