Upscale Community Living
Massachusetts
Area Info
Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. Most of its population of 6.4 million live in the Boston metropolitan area. The eastern half of this relatively small state is mostly urban and suburban. The west is primarily rural; however, most of its population actually lives in urban enclaves. Massachusetts is the most populous of the six New England states and ranks third in overall population density among the 50 states.
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News for Massachusetts from MassLive.com
Heavy southern snow makes for an unprecedented winter in Western Mass
Mar 21, 2010 2:38 am
Historically, Springfield has received an average of 51 inches of snow since 1950. Photo by John Suchocki/The RepublicanRepublican file photo by John Suchocki As ...
Fire burns house at 77 Governor St. in Springfield
Mar 21, 2010 2:12 am
SPRINGFIELD – The cause of a fire in the cellar of a vacant home on Governor Street Saturday night is under investigation. The fire, at 77 Governor St., began sho...
Rally held for Robert M. Hughes Academy charter school in Springfield
Mar 20, 2010 10:05 pm
Rally held for Robert M. Hughes Academy charter school in Springfield. SPRINGFIELD – Chanting “Save our school!” and “We lo...
Impact of homeless children on area school districts can be significant
Mar 20, 2010 9:35 pm
In Springfield, 1,186 homeless students were enrolled in September, nearly double the number from the previous year. 03.19.10 | Photo by Don Treeger / The Republic...
South Hadley residents show little interest in job as Town Meeting member
Mar 20, 2010 8:23 pm
Only one of the districts features a contest on the April 5 election ballot. SOUTH HADLEY – Just a year after voters opted to keep the town meeting form...
Holyoke defends its use of $3.87 million in community development money
Mar 20, 2010 7:50 pm
It will be at least a month before the federal goverment decides whether Holyoke must repay any of the money. HOLYOKE – Final say will come from the fede...
Springfield police investigate shooting; teen says he was wounded while leaving party
Mar 20, 2010 7:34 pm
The teen said he was leaving a party when he was shot in the ankle. SPRINGFIELD – Police said an 18-year-old male was shot while he leaving a party on Ma...
Granby house fire under investigation
Mar 20, 2010 7:03 pm
The neighborhood children heard the smoke alarm going off, and alerted adults. GRANBY – Thanks to the actions of some observant neighborhood children, a...
Mar 20, 2010 6:30 pm
Three families were displaced by the morning fire. SPRINGFIELD – An off-duty firefighter is being credited with saving three families on Saturday mornin...
Amherst voters go to polls Tuesday to vote on $1.68 million override
Mar 20, 2010 6:04 pm
Teachers last week offered concessions amounting to $350,000 if the override is approved. AMHERST – In 2007, the yellow-and-black signs made a stat...
News for Salem, Massachusetts from SalemNews.com
Mar 20, 2010 6:00 am
Following are highlights of some of the findings made in the auditors' report: Expenses paid without approval. Monthly expenses are paid out before being approved by the board, and the board members v...
Mar 20, 2010 6:00 am
DANVERS and mdash; Selectmen last night supported raising the town's meals tax to balance next year's budget. The money generated by a .75 percent increase would make up a $700,000 revenue shortfall ...
Homeland Security official: I intended to fire housekeeper
Mar 20, 2010 6:00 am
SALEM and mdash; The Homeland Security official accused of encouraging her cleaning woman, an illegal immigrant, to stay in the country insisted yesterday that she intended to fire her, but assumed t...
Officials again call for Bassett removal
Mar 20, 2010 6:00 am
Local town officials were among the earliest critics of the Essex Regional Retirement Board and its executive director and chairman, Timothy Bassett. They've been upset by various board activities for...
Emergency supplies available in Peabody
Mar 20, 2010 5:45 am
PEABODY and mdash; Free cleaning supplies will be available today in Peabody to assist home and business owners affected by this week's flooding. The supplies, including brooms, buckets and gloves, w...
Probe continues into Route 128 fatality
Mar 20, 2010 5:45 am
MANCHESTER and mdash; Collision reconstruction specialists were checking and photographing a portion of Route 128 near the Wenham line yesterday, examining the scene of a crash that claimed the life ...
Residents angered by agency's 'sweep' of personal items
Mar 19, 2010 11:40 pm
SALEM and mdash; Elderly and disabled residents say Salem Housing Authority crews swept through their public housing complex this week removing American flags, welcome mats, wind chimes, silk flowers...
State blasts retirement board for secrecy, dubious spending
Mar 19, 2010 11:40 pm
A state audit of the Essex Regional Retirement Board, released this week, reveals a board operating in a world of clandestine meetings, with members reimbursing themselves and employees for both legit...
Teens charged in assaults on mom, grandma
Mar 19, 2010 4:35 pm
SALEM and mdash; A grandmother was shoved and sworn at, and a mother was beaten and kicked by two teenage girls sent to beat up a third girl over suspicions that she was "hitting on" someon...
Emergency supplies available in Peabody on Saturday
Mar 19, 2010 1:34 pm
PEABODY ? Free cleaning supplies will be available Saturday in Peabody to assist home and business owners affected by this week?s flooding.
