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Chiba closes Westfield restaurant
Westfield sushi restaurant Chiba announced Sept. 29 that it was closing its doors after about 10 years at its Park Street location. In a Facebook post, restaurant owner Keith Dusko stated that the business was closing permanently. “Serving this community has been the absolute…
Massachusetts AG Campbell report details decades of abuse at Fall River, Springfield, Worcester dioceses
By Katie Castellani More than 270 Catholic clerics abused 944 children within the Catholic dioceses of Fall River, Springfield and Worcester over several decades, according to a report released by Attorney General Andrea Campbell, who also revealed Wednesday that she is a…
Massachusetts releases first-ever clergy sex abuse investigation for Worcester, Fall River and Springfield
Attorney General Andrea Campbell called the report “the first, full public accounting of the abuse, misconduct and institutional failures at the dioceses that allowed the abuse to happen.”
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published 8 hours agoMass. AG announces evidence of nearly 1,000 cases of clergy sexual abuse in trio of dioceses
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell said in a press release that there’s evidence that more than 270 clerics in the dioceses of Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester abused nearly 1,000 children.
Massachusetts AG Campbell releases report on sex abuse in Fall River, Springfield, Worcester Dioceses, revealing 275 accused clergy, 944 victims
BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today released a comprehensive report detailing the findings of the Attorney General’s Office’s investigation into child sexual abuse in the Catholic Dioceses of Fall River, Springfield and Worcester. While previous…
Blueprint for Improvement: Mid-Century inspired kitchen in Westfield
This Westfield kitchen traded a dated layout for a warm, streamlined design that blends natural wood, sage green and mid-century character. The Blueprint Natural alder perimeter cabinetry brings warmth and highlights the home’s mid-century influence. A deep rosemary green island…
Fall Special Town Meeting - Date Change
The Fall Special Town Meeting has been set for Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Longmeadow High School. Here is some information on the citizen petition process, article submission deadlines and important dates ahead of the meeting:
City of Fall River, Springfield, Boston area communities recognized by Mass Save for leadership in energy initiatives, helping lower costs
BOSTON, MA – The Sponsors of Mass Save have announced the recipients of the 2026 Mass Save Impact Awards, recognizing 17 organizations and communities across Massachusetts for their leadership in energy efficiency, electrification, building modernization and other initiatives…
Massachusetts man wants to get away after surprising family with $1 million State Lottery win
A Massachusetts man appears to be a good planner as he not only organized a surprise dinner, but has already decided how he will spend his recent big State Lottery win. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Wayne Wilson of Springfield is the winner of a $1 million grand…
City of Westfield to Dedicate New Whip City Field at Westfield High School
The City of Westfield, Westfield Public Schools, and Westfield Gas + Electric/Whip City Fiber will hold a dedication ceremony for the new athletic complex ...
Jacksonville Today
Published September 24Architect to oversee rehab of Springfield’s Horace Drew mansion
An historic, and rundown mansion in Springfield has a new architect to oversee its renovation into what owner Springfield Preservation and Revitalization wants for the community.
99x returns to support regional artists and Springfield Art Museum
The Springfield Art Museum’s annual 99x fundraiser returns Sept. 26 to the Shrine Mosque with “Smoke & Mirrors,” a Studio 54-inspired evening featuring immersive artwork by regional artists, fashion, food and music.