The Westfield News
SWK/Hilltowns
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Senior tax credit information released
BOSTON – State Senator Benjamin B. Downing (D- Pittsfield) unveiled his annual informational pamphlet on the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit, updated...
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Gateway garden project funded
HUNTINGTON – Gateway Regional High School won a $1,035 grant from Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom to support an inquiry-based gardening project...
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US cuts fail to slow New England high-speed rail
STEPHEN SINGER, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Higher-speed trains and intercity rail service in New England remain on track despite a...
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City man appeals conviction
DENISE LAVOIE, AP Legal Affairs Writer BOSTON (AP) — The details of the boating crash were haunting: A power boat slammed into...
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923Local Relay For Life kickoff Jan. 23
SOUTHWICK – Organizers of the Relay for Life in Agawam are encouraging residents of surrounding communities to join in the fourth annual...
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Smart meter deadline today
SOUTHWICK – Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECO) is submitting comments today regarding a state mandate on smart meters. Smart meters replace the...
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Mass. to recognize same-sex marriages from Utah
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts will recognize same-sex marriages that were performed in Utah but later put on hold by the U.S. Supreme...
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Senate approves bill to allow early voting
STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts residents would be able to cast ballots up to 10 days before an election...
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Senate to consider early voting bill
BOSTON (AP) — The state Senate is poised to debate a bill that would allow early voting and online voter registration in...
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Study warns of delays in funding state pensions
BOSTON (AP) — The current timetable for fully funding the state’s pension system could wind up costing Massachusetts taxpayers an extra $26...
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Southwick to gamble on Gaming Commission
SOUTHWICK – The Board of Selectmen missed MGM Springfield’s deadline to apply for funds to help mitigate casino impact but could still...
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Medical marijuana manager picked
BOSTON (AP) — The state has named an administrator of community health care programs to lead the state’s medical marijuana program, which...
