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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...

Springfield firefighters investigate blaze that displaced three families on Holly Street in Indian Orchard

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...

Update: Conor Reynolds funeral brings memories of 'person who lit up the world'

Mar 20, 2010 2:51 am

The Cathedral High School soccer star who was fatally stabbed last Saturday night was laid to rest in Springfield. The Republican photo by Mark M. MurrayConor Reyn...

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick touts proposed Holyoke computer center as sign of Pioneer Valley economic recovery

Mar 20, 2010 2:27 am

The computer center's partners include UMass, Boston University, MIT, Cisco Systems and EMC Corp. Photo by Brian TedderMassachusetts Gov. Deval L. Patrick...

More politicians using social media -- including blogs, Facebook and Twitter -- to connect with constituents

Mar 19, 2010 9:10 pm

Recent surveys have 205 of 538 members of Congress on Twitter accounts and 349 on Facebook. Graphic by Patrick Johnson and Greg Saulmon | Dot size represents the s...

Employers, citing Mass. law, leery of health insurance rules and fines

Mar 19, 2010 8:56 pm

The Massachusetts law has been used as a blueprint for a national health care bill heading to a critical vote in the U.S. House on Sunday. BOSTON — Mass...

Agawam Republican Peter McNair to seek Rosemary Sandlin's House seat.

Mar 19, 2010 8:34 pm

McNair's entry into the race for 3rd Hampden District state representative brings the current field to five candidates. View full sizePeter T. McNairAGAWA...

News for Salem, Massachusetts from SalemNews.com

AUDIT HIGHLIGHTS

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...

Selectmen support a meals tax

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.