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Cummington on cusp of hiring first full-time police chief in its history
Cummington likely to appoint William "Billy" Bissell as its first full-time police chief after interim chief Brian Cioffi praised his experience, community ties and administrative work.
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Pro-cannabis campaign plans to counter 'stuffy dudes' with the grassroots
BOSTON — Cannabis entrepreneurs, municipal leaders and health experts joined forces Thursday to launch a campaign against the ballot measure to repeal legalized recreational marijuana, comparing their push to the American Revolution. “Two hundred fifty years ago, we had to chase some stuffy dudes with red coats out of the city, and today we’re going […]
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6mAround Amherst: Parade, performances to highlight Amherst Pride
AMHERST — More than 500 people have signed up to be part of the second annual Amherst Pride, which will feature a parade with various community groups, live performances and community resource fair on Sunday. The celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and allies will run from noon to 3 p.m., kicking off with a parade […]
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3mClaudine A. Veistroffer
<html><head></head><body>Claudine A. (Boulais) Veistroffer<br /><br />Florence, MA - Claudine A. (Boulais) Veistroffer, 85, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday June 9, 2026, at her home she shared with her husband. She was born on September 24, 1940, ...
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4mByron Hyun Koh
<html><head></head><body>Byron Hyun Koh<br /><br />Amherst, MA - Byron Hyun Koh<br /><br />Byron Hyun Koh, 89, of Amherst, Massachusetts, passed away on June 13, 2026, just three days after celebrating his 89th birthday.<br /><br />Born on June 10, 19 ...