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Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts celebrates 35 years (opens the original)
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts gathered on Tuesday to celebrate 35 years of positively impacting our region as part of a series of events centered on gratitude, joy, and connection in our community. The gathering put a spotlight on local nonprofits, students who have received scholarships, and arts organizations like Common Wealth Murals and the Community Music School of Springfield. In the last 35 years, the foundation has given out nearly $30
Former Governor’s Aide Lamar Cook appears for pre-trial hearing (opens the original)
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Governor Healey’s former Deputy Director Lamar Cook back in court on Wednesday, this time for a pre-trial hearing. Cook pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and firearm-related charges following an investigation in October of last year. Officials claim the former director had around 50 pounds of suspected cocaine delivered to multiple locations over several months. One of those being Hotel UMass in Amherst, where he used to work. Western Mass News was outside t
West Springfield Middle School receives $10,000 in musical instruments (opens the original)
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WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - West Springfield Middle School’s music department received $10,000 worth of musical instruments from the nonprofit Music Drives Us. The donation is part of Music Drives Us’ effort to expand children’s access to music education across New England as the nonprofit celebrates its 20th year. Courtney Cummings, the middle school’s band director, said the donation includes secondary instruments that students may not be able to afford or rent. “We, just like any other
Pathfinder Tech opens new campus in Belchertown (opens the original)
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BELCHERTOWN, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Pathfinder Tech has opened a new campus in Belchertown to meet demand for skilled trades after completing a summer renovation of a former elementary school. The project was funded entirely through a $3.5 million state grant, with no cost to local taxpayers. Students and staff completed the renovations during the summer. The campus houses programs including pre-engineering and health assisting. “Our students renovated this entire building this summer. We had our own
Bright Nights Ball names honorary chair (opens the original)
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SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) — The Spirit of Springfield has named Rocco Falcone, president of Rocky’s Ace Hardware, as the honorary chair of this year’s Bright Nights Ball. The announcement was made at MGM Springfield. Rocky’s Ace Hardware will serve as the event’s lead sponsor in honor of the Springfield-based company’s 100th anniversary. Falcone said his grandfather started the business 100 years ago in downtown Springfield and that supporting the Bright Nights Ball is important to the company
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