General Care Communities
Western Massachusetts
Area Info
Western Massachusetts is a geographical region of the state of Massachusetts which contains the Berkshires and the Pioneer Valley. Most commonly, the region is considered to include Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden counties. The Massachusetts Turnpike spans in Western Mass from West Stockbridge to Brimfield. Some residents of the Berkshires assume that Western Massachusetts means the Berkshires.
Articles
News for Massachusetts from MassLive.com
Mar 21, 2010 7:43 pm
The district would include the nearly 105-year-old Gothic church, rectory, garage and the former convent and school. SPRINGFIELD – The City Council on Mo...
Amherst, citing code "issues," closing warming center on Monday
Mar 21, 2010 7:09 pm
The town manager said an effort will be made to find a more permanent location next winter. AMHERST – Facing numerous code issues that can&...
David W. Glidden, banker, to be honored by Boy Scouts
Mar 21, 2010 3:43 pm
The honoree is market president and chief lending officer for Massachusetts for TD Bank. David W. Glidden AGAWAM – Former New England Patriots’...
Democratic leaders predict President Obama's health care bill will pass House
Mar 21, 2010 3:40 pm
With the historic vote scheduled Sunday, some representatives remained concerned about the abortion issue. Associated PressPresident Barack Obama, center, is seen ...
South Hadley Town Meeting fails to draw full slate of candidates
Mar 21, 2010 2:33 pm
There is a lack of interest in other political races as well. SOUTH HADLEY – Just a year after voters opted to keep the town meeting form of government, ...
Westfield seeks proposals for private curbside trash collection
Mar 21, 2010 2:33 pm
The city needs about $2 million to replace trash and recycling vehicles WESTFIELD – The city will open proposals for private curbside trash collection on...
Former Palmer school cafeteria supervisor pushes to get her job back
Mar 21, 2010 12:27 pm
After she aired her grievance in open session, the School Committee discussed the matter privately. PALMER – Catherine R. Les was notified Friday that he...
News link: AP analysis of Sunday Health Care vote in Congress
Mar 21, 2010 11:49 am
Rarely does the government, that big, clumsy, poorly regarded oaf, pull off anything short of war that touches all lives with one act, one stroke of a president's...
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...
