Greenfield Recorder
19% hike in health insurance costs will lead to 'extraordinarily difficult' budget year, Greenfield mayor says
Greenfield Mayor Ginny Desorgher has warned the School Committee to expect a challenging fiscal year ahead, with a 19% increase in health insurance costs and potential personnel cuts.
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2mMan's body pulled from Connecticut River near Smead Island
The body of a man was recovered from the Connecticut River near Smead Island on Tuesday afternoon, marking the second recovery in the area within a week.
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7mWestern Mass nursing home operator ordered to pay $2.1M
Joseph Cuzzupoli, co-founder of Blupoint Healthcare, was ordered to pay $2.1 million to lenders after a jury found him liable for fraud and consumer protection violations related to loans for two Massachusetts nursing homes.
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5mWest Nile virus found in Northfield and Deerfield mosquitoes
Mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus in Deerfield and Northfield have prompted health officials to remind residents to take precautions despite the overall risk remaining low.
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8mGill forms committee to tackle leaking roof at Riverside Municipal Building
Gill residents met at the Riverside Municipal Building to discuss potential uses for the historic structure and established a committee to address its urgent roof repair needs.
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8mMontague DPW outlines summer paving, Avenue A projects
Montague's Department of Public Works outlined several summer projects to the Selectboard, including road repaving, traffic signal reconstruction, and potential updates to trash pickup fees and staffing.