SOUTHWICK — Haven, the town’s second cannabis retailer, took another step towards opening after the Planning Board approved signage for its building on College Highway but turned down its request to include “cannabis” on the sign.“We discouraged the other applicant from doing that,” said Jessica...
MassLive released its fourth Western Mass. girls basketball Top 20 ranking for the 2025-2026 season on January 14. Previous Rankings: Dec. 10, Dec. 19, Jan. 7Western Mass. Top 20 RankingSpringfield Central (7-1; 1)Minnechaug (5-1; 2)Northampton (6-3; 4)Pittsfield (5-2; 3)Longmeadow (6-4; 5)Frontier (9-1; 6)South Hadley (2-5;...
Don’t try to tell Evan MacKay that the Massachusetts Legislature is challenger-proof.In 2024, MacKay came within 41 votes of defeating veteran state Rep. Marjorie Decker in the Democratic primary for the Cambridge-based 25th Middlesex District.While Decker came away with the win, the narrow margin was...
The pickleball and padel courts that have popped up in the heart of Boston’s Seaport District are part of a new outdoor athletic complex that is intended to bring sports lovers together for a game, a bite and meaningful connections.Ballers Boston softly opened on Dec....
State officials granted parole to a convicted killer who shot an 18-year-old on a basketball court in Lawrence during a confrontation. Alberto Cardoza was found guilty of second-degree murder on March 15, 2010, for the death of 18-year-old Jose Ramos, Jr., according to the Massachusetts...
A New Bedford man was sentenced to more than four years in prison for a double shooting despite one of the key witnesses being murdered while the case was pending.Lyrik Vernosky, 28, pleaded guilty on Dec. 19 to two counts of assault and battery by...
Massachusetts is in for mild weather on Tuesday, with some sunshine and moderate temperatures throughout the region.The National Weather Service forecasts another day of above-freezing temperatures, with most of the state expected to see highs in the mid to low 40s, and the Berkshires getting...
More than 16,000 jackpots were won on slot machines and table games at the same Massachusetts casino in December. Overall, $43,030,773.07 was paid out across 16,147 total jackpots at Encore Boston Harbor casino, located in Everett. Of those, 15,989 jackpots worth $41,387,729.07 were from slot...
SOUTHWICK — At the town’s Lake Management Committee meeting Thursday, Michelle Pratt, the president of the Citizens Restoring Congamond advocacy group, said there are “preliminary” talks about building a boathouse for the Police Department patrol boat.“We’re starting out in the process, so I’m pretty excited...
WESTFIELD — WMCD Inc. is back with another fundraiser led by its youth team in support of local charities. The organization will present a murder mystery dinner on Jan. 31 at Wyckoff Country Club and is encouraging the public to attend and enjoy an evening...
