Earlier this month, when Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux said he would spend $1.6 million in profits made off inmates to fund air conditioning at his jail facilities, the announcement shined a light on a particular pot of money maintained by jails and prisons across...
HOLYOKE — Eighteen months ago, auditors painted a dire picture of the city’s police department, concluding it was a “substantial risk to the city.”No field training for new recruits, understaffing and low morale and were among the issues Municipal Resources Inc. flagged in an audit...
At a 46-acre mixed-use redevelopment project in Littleton, tens of thousands of square feet were signed away in one of the largest lease deals in the region this year to a global computer hardware manufacturing company, site developer Lupoli Companies announced Tuesday.The King Street Crossing...
WESTFIELD — The Southwick Public Library will host a discussion with Bigfoot investigators Tim and Eric Vogel from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20. The brothers will present what they say is evidence of the cryptid’s existence in Western Massachusetts, before inviting the audience...
* In April and May, Andrew Bailey was a genius. His attack plan and his directives to the Red Sox pitching staff had the Red Sox as one of the surprise success stories of the early part of the 2024 season. Bailey was hailed —...
With two preseason games in the books, the Patriots’ 53-man roster is beginning to come into focus.There are still battles raging across the roster, but with a pair of exhibition games under our belt and final cuts just nine days away, we’ve gotten quite a...
The trade of star edge rusher Matthew Judon, arguably the Patriots best player, gave rise to the notion the front office had already cashed in its chips on the season.Dealing Judon was synonymous with throwing the white towel into the ring. And tank season was...
DEAR ABBY: I am very close to my oldest sister’s three sons, especially “Lucas,” who is 38. He and I have communicated often and have seen each other (we live in different states) over the years. In a way, I have been his confidant. He...
Dear Eric: I was married, and the relationship ended. He was dishonest and cheated. I was furious and sad. This was about eight years ago. We don’t have any ties (kids, pets, etc.), and I told him that I didn’t think friendship was possible at...
Dear Annie: I have a friend who spent many years in an emotionally abusive relationship that seems similar to what “Sad Grandma” described. What I have seen with my friend’s children is that they have learned to treat their mom the same way their father...