WESTFIELD – A comprehensive review of the city’s Fire and EMS Department operations released Wednesday found the department is “well-managed, well-trained, and well-equipped.”“It was a positive [report] to move us into the future,” Chief Patrick Egloff said after the report, compiled by the New Hampshire-based...
As new opioid antidotes appear on the market, the state’s Department of Public Health is taking a measured approach when it comes to what it endorses — to the dismay of some.Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, has become nearly synonymous with the opioid scourge and...
A Massachusetts man who won a $2.5 million grand prize from a $10 scratch ticket game will receive his winnings over the next two decades.Kirk Phinney, of Leominster, won $2.5 million from the “$2,500,000 Merry & Bright” game. Phinney chose the annuity option on his...
Massachusetts homebuyers are at risk of increased home damage and out-of-pocket flood damage costs due to a lack of disclosure laws. In 14 states, including the Bay State, sellers are not required to tell home buyers if there has been flooding at a home, leaving...
It’s that time of year again.By which I mean, Hall of Fame voting time. As always, voting is a tremendous privilege. Like virtually every voter I know, I take the responsibility seriously. I research, compare and contrast and, ultimately, make my decisions....
Dear Abby: My husband and I have four kids, so there are many, many appointments to make and keep. We both have full-time jobs, so we split up the responsibilities by category; I get the pediatrician visits, and he does orthodontist and dentist. This works...
The boys’ basketball matchup between Springfield Central and Putnam on Day 1 of the Hoophall Classic got off to a late start — tipping off just around 10:30 p.m. — but the Golden Eagles showed no signs of fatigue, cruising to a 56-47 victory over...
Dear Eric: A group of my friends has been meeting monthly for about 35 years. Initially, the gathering was intended to discuss our common profession, but over the years the monthly sessions have become equal parts personal and career talk.Nowadays it is a core group...
Dear Annie: I have a very dear friend who is like family. I am 20 years older than she is, and at times I feel more like a surrogate mother than a big sister.I know she has mental health problems, including anger management, trust issues,...
Dear Eric: I’ve always had a close relationship with my mom and, for much of my adult life, I didn’t really have a life of my own away from her. In the last few years, I entered into my first serious relationship. We moved in...