The Monson brush fire that impacted the area near Peaked Mountain is slowly going out, but patrols continue to ensure that people and their property are safe from any possible re-ignitions
Getting to your polling location on election day is important and efforts are being made locally and across the country to make sure you get to the polls.
According to the Northampton Fire Department, the Fitzgerald Conservation Area brush fire remained contained within the fire line established on Saturday, and did not increase in size on Sunday.
Whately Firefighters responded to a reported brush fire on North Street on Saturday. The fire, started by sparks from a pellet stove vent, quickly spread to the porch, and extended into the wall of the balloon frame constructed farmhouse.
The Northampton Fire Department is battling a brush fire in the Fitzgerald Conservation area, along with mutual aid and assistance from Williamsburg, Southampton, Granby, and Hatfield.
In a significant move to improve resident safety, members of the Springfield City Council have taken action to transform two busy streets into one-way roads.
By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Tyler Beraldi
Friday was the last day for early voting in Massachusetts, and Western Mass News spent the day getting answers from early voters as well as a political analyst.
Your head hurts. Maybe you were staring at your computer or phone too long. Or you skipped breakfast, didn’t sleep well, or got stressed fighting traffic. But now that it’s here, what can you do to get rid of it? CR explains what to take to treat the dreaded head pain.
A spokesperson for PVTA says they believe this program will help make public transit more accessible to everyone, especially during these economically challenging times.
Question 5 on the Massachusetts ballot will ask voters to decide whether or not tipped employees should get their wages raised to the state’s minimum wage gradually over the next four years.
By Regan Stoddard, Photojournalist: Robert Jewell and Tyler Beraldi
A Chicopee woman reached out to Western Mass News after losing her service dog in a hit and run crash over the weekend. She’s now raising concerns about speeding in the city.
By Photojournalist: Rick Mora, Cindy Liburd and Tyler Beraldi
As prime trick-or-treating time approached on Halloween night, we took a trip to one popular neighborhood in Springfield where kids and candy bags have ran rampant.
By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Tyler Beraldi
From a congressional showdown in western Mass, to a heated matchup for the coveted Oval Office, Springfield voters have been making their way in droves to City Hall to cast their ballots.
