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Storm damage closes stretch of North Branch Parkway

Storm damage has closed part of North Branch Parkway in Springfield after heavy rain eroded the roadway and damaged a culvert, with crews still assessing repairs, Western Mass News reports. In a separate development, the city has paused a food truck ordinance that vendors had criticized…

Flash flood warning hits Westfield as storms move through region

A flash flood warning for Westfield, Springfield and Chicopee kept residents on alert overnight into Thursday, July 30, according to a National Weather Service advisory reported by Cedar News. The warning arrived amid heavy regional rainfall, prompting caution for drivers and low-lying …

Healey, Sarno Announce MassMutual Center Investment

Governor Maura Healey and Mayor Domenic Sarno announced a financial investment in the MassMutual Center on Thursday. The same day, Healey defended the state's selection of a Liberty Street site for a new $2 billion Springfield courthouse, per Western Mass News, arguing the choice saves …

Heavy Rain Sends Sewage, Stormwater Into Connecticut River

Heavy rain overwhelmed Springfield's sewer system, sending tens of millions of gallons of sewage and stormwater into the Connecticut River this week. The pollution, reported Wednesday by Western Mass News, followed two consecutive days of downpours across the region. Separately, the cit…

Agawam Readies School Street Park for National Night Out

Agawam's National Night Out returns to School Street Park this Friday from 6 to 8 p.m., organized by the Agawam Police Department as part of its ongoing community policing outreach, according to a Google Alerts distribution covering local coverage. Separately, Legacy.com reported the de…