SOUTHWICK – Of the five articles on the warrant for Tuesday’s Special Town Meeting the citizens’ petition to lower the speed limit on College Highway was the only one not approved.Greg Deily, who submitted the citizens’ petition, asked voters to say yes to his proposal...
As wildfires scorch California and Massachusetts recovers from its historic increase in fires just two months ago, the question of whether a similar disaster could happen on this coastline looms — and whether or not the Bay State is ready.Last October, Massachusetts saw a staggering...
Editor’s note: This article contains a description of rape and sexual assault.A Springfield woman dealing with substance use disorder was picked up, taken to a remote location in West Springfield and held at gunpoint before being raped. Her attacker left her there.Over the past decade,...
The trouble at Morna Lounge in New Bedford started not long after it opened. The Acushnet Avenue property, once home to Tilia’s Cafe, became Morna Lounge and Grill in March 2021. When owner Mateus Barbosa appeared before the city’s licensing board months earlier, he said...
The Celtics' recent grind continued as they dropped a disappointing, listless loss to the Raptors on Wednesday in Toronto. The C’s found themselves down double-digits just minutes into the game, though they climbed out of that initial hole in the first quarter.But the C’s never...
HOLYOKE — A new investment group is buying distressed apartment buildings in Holyoke. Its managing partner says one goal is to overcome challenges and create quality housing.“We believe in Holyoke’s potential—and we’re here to prove it, one property at a time,” said Nicholas Spagnola, managing...
Editor’s Note: Sebastian Restrepo is a multimedia specialist at MassLive. The “Forgotten Mass.” photo series represents some of the work he captures from his travels across Massachusetts and beyond. It focuses on abandoned places, hidden gems, historical relics and forgotten lands. If you’d like to...
Mark Kastelic skated with the Bruins in a non-contact jersey during Wednesday’s practice. It marked the first time the forward practiced with the team since suffering an injury in the final seconds of Boston’s loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jan. 9.Lightning defenseman Emil...
The Bruins have a decision to make ahead of the March 7 trade deadline and that’s whether they want to be buyers or sellers. Boston has 49 points through its first 46 game of the season and sit 10th in the Eastern Conference. They’ve largely...
The NHL trade isn’t until March 7, but the Boston Bruins must decide whether they’ll be buyers or sellers.Boston is 22-19-5 through its first 46 games of the season. They’re tied in points with the Tampa Bay Lightning and seven points behind the first-place Toronto...