Amherst Town Councilor appointed to Cannabis Control Commission's 'Municipal...
The state's Cannabis Control Commission has appointed Town Councilor Alisa Brewer to an advisory panel charged with studying the issue of potentially allowing the drug's use outside of a person's...
View ArticleConsultants recommend higher rates, new fees to address Easthampton's...
The city needs $22 million for water and sewer upgrades, and $1.3 million annually for stormwater management, according to consulting engineers. EASTHAMPTON -- A long-awaited consultants' report,...
View ArticleEMB Natural Ventures takes another step toward permit for Holyoke marijuana...
EMB Natural Ventures plans to operate a 25,000-square-foot marijuana growing facility on Middle Water Street. HOLYOKE -- The City Council's Ordinance Committee recommended a special permit for EMB...
View ArticleSouth Hadley continuing public forums on Open Space Plan
The Town of South Hadley held the first of four public forums on updating the Master and Open Space and Recreational Plans. SOUTH HADLEY - The Town of South Hadley will host the second of four forums...
View ArticleFDA: New voluntary recall of high blood pressure drug issued
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited is voluntarily recalling one lot of Losartan Potassium/Hydrochlorothiazide combination tablets 100mg/25mg. Another voluntary recall of medications used in the...
View Article17-acre solar farm in Northampton seeks Planning Board approval
Syncarpha plans a dozen 'community solar' projects across Massachusetts. NORTHAMPTON -- New York-based developers hope to break ground on a new solar farm this spring. Syncarpha Solar plans a 17-acre,...
View ArticleTiny Massachusetts town could sell closed elementary school to marijuana grower
The town of Heath closed its elementary school in 2017 due to dwindling enrollment. Voters in the small town of Heath will decide at a Special Town Meeting March 5 whether to sell the shuttered...
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Vineyard Wind clears hurdle for $2B wind farm off Martha's Vineyard
Rhode Island regulators OKd the project following a bitter dispute with commercial fishermen. Now Massachusetts coastal regulators must issue a similar certificate. Offshore wind energy planned for...
View ArticleUnder fire from state AG, retailer of e-cigarette liquids halts online sales...
Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey sent Kilo E-Liquids cease and desist letter on Feb. 5. California-based Kilo E-Liquids has stopped selling online vaping products in...
View ArticleCongressman Richard Neal to facilitate discussion on local mill development...
A statement from his office says: "Congressman Neal to Facilitate Roundtable Discussion on Local Mill Development with Westmass Development Corporation and Easthampton City officials" LUDLOW -- U.S....
View ArticleLudlow offers mill redevelopment lessons to Easthampton, Montague
"We're creating great places to live," said WinnDevelopment President Larry Curtis. LUDLOW -- Massachusetts is home to a wealth of majestic mills constructed in the 19th century. But today many of the...
View Article'Crossroads' celebrates art, healing in Easthampton show
Opening reception March 9 at Mill Arts Project Space, Eastworks, Easthampton. EASTHAMPTON - "Crossroads: Art & Healing," an exhibit of artwork from several organizations and programs that provide...
View ArticleBud Suds Soapery offers all-natural soaps, CBD products, in Westfield
New Westfield business offers soap and skin products, including CBD infused options WESTFIELD - Bud Suds Soapery opened on School Street New Year's Eve, offering a variety of all-natural products,...
View ArticleVoices of the Valley: Gina DiStefano, president and CEO, DiStefano Group of...
Gina DiStefano /President and CEO, DiStefano Group, of West Springfield Years in business: Eight What do you offer and to whom? We specialize in four main areas: Business and leadership coaching,...
View ArticleFDA: Voluntary recalls of blood pressure drugs expand with 3rd impurity found
FDA refers to impurity NMBA as "a known animal and potential human carcinogen." The Food and Drug Administration has issued consumer alerts on two expanded voluntary recalls of medications associated...
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