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As the Fourth of July approaches, many cities across the U.S. are seeing an increase in fireworks exploding in neighborhoods.

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‘Virtually nonstop, every night’: Boom in fireworks plagues area communities

by Michael Connors Staff WriterJune 29, 2020

Guy Devito, right, and Donna DeVito vote on an article at the rescheduled Shutesbury Town Meeting held under a large tent behind town hall on Saturday. The meeting is usually held the first Saturday in May in the Shutesbury Elementary School gym.

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Farrell wins seat on Shutesbury Select Board

by Michael Connors Staff WriterJune 28, 2020

Bridge Street School parents wait outside the Northampton elementary for the dismissal of students shortly after noon on Friday, March 13, at the end of a previously scheduled half day. Public schools across Massachusetts were closed for the rest of the school year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Schools see reopening guidance as good framework

by Jacquelyn Voghel Staff Writers, Michael Connors Staff Writers, Dusty Christensen Staff Writers, and Scott Merzbach Staff WritersJune 28, 2020

From left to right, Laurie Mandeville-Beaudette, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, former Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Superintendent Paul Barabani, and Roberta Weber-Twining speak at a press conference outside of the Soldiers’ Home.

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Veterans, advocates demand say in Soldiers’ Home changes

by Michael Connors Staff WriterJune 27, 2020

Northampton police station.

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Northampton council denies violating Open Meeting law in cutting police budget

by Michael Connors Staff WriterJune 27, 2020

Northampton Police Station

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Northampton police unions allege City Council violated Open Meeting Law

by Michael Connors Staff WriterJune 25, 2020

ValleyBike Share's Florence Center station is located in front of Cooper's Corner at Chestnut and Main Streets. Photographed on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

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ValleyBike Share begins third season after nearly three-month delay

by Michael Connors Staff WriterJune 25, 2020

A diver from the Massachusetts State Police gets a hand from Easthampton police as he scales an embankment after searching for a swimmer who witnesses reported was hit by a boat, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Connecticut River Oxbow.

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Police end river search after finding no body in water

by Michael Connors Staff WriterJune 25, 2020

POLICE CHIEF JODY KASPER

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After council defunds police, five officers cut from budget

by Michael Connors Staff WriterJune 24, 2020

Belchertown Town Hall

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Vigil for victims of police brutality to be held in Belchertown Thursday night

by Michael Connors Staff WriterJune 24, 2020