It sounded, as it often does, like fireworks. But what neighbors were hearing Monday afternoon on Berkshire Avenue was the sound of Springfield’s violent year spilling over into a day when a maniac with a gun pointed it at children.And repeatedly pulled the trigger....
FOXBOROUGH – As Kendrick Bourne soured up in the back of the end zone, he reached out with one hand to snatch Mac Jones’ throw out of the air. As the receiver landed, with both feet in bounds, the Patriots offensive players on the field...
Two competitors in the Northampton city council race walked hand in hand into Northampton City Hall last week on Tuesday, jointly deciding one of them would be withdrawing from the race that day.Quaverly Rothenberg and Jo Ella “Jada” Tarbutton-Springfield have been friends and practically family...
We’ll call this the Tyler Lockett column.Today, we look at the players who consistently outperform or underperform their average draft positions in fantasy football. And nobody beats expectations more often than Lockett, who for the past five years has shattered his preseason ranking.A look at...
Thousands of police disciplinary records are expected to be released to the public as soon as this week, offering a long-awaited glimpse into police misconduct cases across the state.The records, which will be made available in a database by the state’s police oversight board, the...
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Mass. Newsmakers: Part of an ongoing series talking to those with unique insight into the issues and concerns Massachusetts communities face._________________Rural Massachusetts towns enjoy the charm of quaint colonial town centers, rolling hills and a sense of a tight-knit community.The gentler pace of life and...
SOUTHWICK — The Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School Committee announced last week it needs to fill a vacancy after Patrick Jubb, who represents Southwick on the committee, resigned.“I’m looking for someone who can work collaboratively with the other members [of the committee] in the interests of all...
By Doug Wyllie Diana Becton—a retired county court judge with no prior prosecutorial experience—was appointed to the post of Contra Costa County District Attorney in the aftermath of her predecessor’s campaign finance scandal. She then won the office by popular vote, in part because her...
As you know, there has been significant discussion about the location of the new police station. Two locations have been proposed and have promising qualities; however, both are not without drawbacks. The South Middle School location, while currently owned by the city of Westfield, presents...
