SOUTHWICK — As a way to add charm and beauty to the town’s main thoroughfares, the town’s Economic Development Commission is asking businesses and residents to “say it with flowers” as it hosts its inaugural “Southwick in Bloom” contest.“Our goal is to provide a wonderful...
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Theatre Group’s spring musical starts this Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29, the first of a three-weekend run. “Disaster! A 70’s Disaster Movie… Musical!,” written by Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick — concept created by Seth Rudetsky and Drew Geraci...
SOUTHWICK — To cover a projected $17,000 shortfall in the town’s Solid Waste Division of the DPW, the Select Board increased the price of annual transfer station stickers on regular and senior citizens by 8.8% and 10.5%, respectively.“I think its fair to look at [an]...
Dear Annie: My son just told me his daughter, age 26, is getting breast enhancement surgery. My question is, how do I address that when next I see her, probably in several months? It’s not like commenting on a new hair color or hairdo. Old...
If you are considering attending this year’s “Original” Western Mass. Home & Garden Show, which opens its doors on Thursday for four days, there is no better time than now.“Our world is getting more complicated, and tariffs are not going to help the home building...
As federal prosecutors pursue a case against four Brazilian nationals accused of operating a black market pharmacy out of a Framingham apartment, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is waiting in the wings.In recent court proceedings at the U.S. District Court in Boston, Assistant U.S. Attorney...
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has positioned four Brazilian nationals charged in connection with a black market pharmacy operation in Framingham as exploiting a community’s trust by masquerading as licensed health-care professionals.But there’s another side to the story that deserves attention, according to one defense attorney...
The 2025 MLB season is underway, with the Dodgers and Cubs already having played two games in Japan. The Red Sox begin their season in Arlington, Texas on Thursday, which is Opening Day around the league.That means it’s prediction time. Just like in years past,...
Nikita Zadorov’s comments, or lack thereof, about Jeremy Swayman challenging Darcy Kuemper to a fight in Sunday’s Bruins-Kings game caused a lot of conversation and speculation on social media. “Is that what it is? I don’t know,” the Bruins defenseman said when asked if it...
A 10-foot-tall lantern has popped up on the front lawn of the Concord Museum in Concord in honor of a key item from the American Revolution.The Concord250 lantern is one example of how the city is commemorating the semi-quincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of the Revolutionary...