Springfield, MA
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West Mass City Says Its Water Is Safe To Drink Again West Mass City Says Its Water Is Safe To Drink Again
West Mass City Says Its Water Is Safe To Drink Again West Springfield residents no longer need to boil their water before using it. City officials lifted the order Friday, April 21, after a second round of tests showed the water was safe to drink.  The boil order was implemented after a 24-inch water transmission pipe on Gooseberry Road broke on Tuesday, causing low pressure for hundreds of residents and fears about potential bacterial infections.  The Department of Public Works repaired the pipe, and the EPA ran multiple water quality tests over several days to verify it was safe to consume from the tap, the city said in its announcement.  …

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by Josh Lanier
Springfield, MA
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Boil Tap Water Before Using It In West Springfield After 'Major' Water Main Burst Boil Tap Water Before Using It In West Springfield After 'Major' Water Main Burst
Boil Tap Water Before Using It In West Springfield After 'Major' Water Main Burst Officials in West Springfield warn residents to boil their tap water before consuming it after a water main broke on Tuesday, April 18, causing "dangerously lowered water pressure." The city posted this warning on its website: Due to a major water main break, certain areas in town have experienced dangerously lowered water pressure. As a result, the Water Department is issuing a boil water order for the impacted areas of town outlined below. West Springfield is working to isolate the area to conduct repairs. When water is available in the impacted area, DO NOT CONSUME TAP WATER WITHOUT BOIL…

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by Josh Lanier
Springfield, MA
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Superheroes, First Responders Deliver Custom-Built 'Batmobile' To Student In Western Mass Superheroes, First Responders Deliver Custom-Built 'Batmobile' To Student In Western Mass
Superheroes, First Responders Deliver Custom-Built 'Batmobile' To Student In Western Mass Criminals of Springfield, beware! Batman's new Batmobile will strike fear in the hearts of any ne'er-do-well, but how it came to be will soften the heart of even the toughest supervillain.  Benjamin Brunson, a second-grader at Rebecca M Johnson School in Springfield, on Thursday, April 13, climbed into the driver's seat of his custom-built accessibility tricycle decked out in all of the best Batman kit a boy could want.  The trike was a gift from Bob "the bike man" Charland, an honorary deputy with the Hampden County Sheriff's Department. The Bike Man even called in a few favors from his s…

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by Josh Lanier
Springfield, MA
Police & Fire
Police Searching For Wanted Sex Offender In Western Mass Police Searching For Wanted Sex Offender In Western Mass
Police Searching For Wanted Sex Offender In Western Mass A sex offender convicted of child rape is missing, and police in Western Springfield are asking the public for tips on his whereabouts.  Antonio Candello, a level 2 sex offender, lied about his living address in West Springfield, police said in a wanted poster.  Candello, 53, was convicted of rape and abuse of a child last year, according to the state's sex offender registry. He is currently in violation of his requirement to inform authorities of where he is living.  Authorities ask anyone with information on his current location to contact their local police department or West Springfiel…

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by Josh Lanier
Springfield, MA
Police & Fire
One Injured In Rollover Wreck In West Springfield That Caused Rush-Hour Delay: Police One Injured In Rollover Wreck In West Springfield That Caused Rush-Hour Delay: Police
One Injured In Rollover Wreck In West Springfield That Caused Rush-Hour Delay: Police One person was injured in a crash during Monday morning rush hour, April 10, in West Springfield, authorities said.  The wreck happened on Route 20 near Charles Ave. around 8 a.m. Police closed a lane on Route 20 and detoured traffic down Sibley Ave. for about an hour as firefighters and officers cleared the scene, West Springfield police said.  Paramedics took one person to the hospital with minor injuries. Officials didn't release any information about the injured person or the cause of the crash. 

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by Josh Lanier
Springfield, MA
Police & Fire
Fleeing CT Man Crashes Into Police Cars Twice In West Springfield Chase: Officials Fleeing CT Man Crashes Into Police Cars Twice In West Springfield Chase: Officials
Fleeing CT Man Crashes Into Police Cars Twice In West Springfield Chase: Officials A 28-year-old Connecticut man out on probation rammed a police vehicle multiple times as he tried to escape capture in Western Massachusetts on Wednesday, April 5, authorities said.  Jonell Bonilla, age 28, of Waterbury, faces a slew of charges after he led police of a chase that ended with a bang in West Springfield, police said.  Officers tried to pull Bonilla's car over around 8 p.m. after he left the Super 8 Motel parking lot at 1500 Riverdale St. as part of a narcotics investigation, authorities said. Bonilla floored it instead.  He crashed into a car sto…

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by Josh Lanier
Springfield, MA
Police & Fire
Familiar Fiend Caught For Planned Attack On Elderly Western Mass Woman: Police Familiar Fiend Caught For Planned Attack On Elderly Western Mass Woman: Police
Familiar Fiend Caught For Planned Attack On Elderly Western Mass Woman: Police A 36-year-old man from Western Massachusetts is facing several charges after he allegedly broke into an elderly woman's woman and attacked her over the weekend, authorities said. Officers responded to a report of a woman who had been assaulted in her home off Route 20 in West Springfield around 3:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 26, West Springfield Police report.  Upon arrival, police found the woman at a neighbor's house suffering from multiple injuries to her head, neck and upper body. She was taken to the hospital for treatment and her condition was unspecified.  Arrested: Jesse M. Riscio…

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by David Cifarelli
Springfield, MA
Police & Fire
Fatal Shooting: Police Nab 28-Year-Old In 2022 Western Mass Slaying Fatal Shooting: Police Nab 28-Year-Old In 2022 Western Mass Slaying
Fatal Shooting: Police Nab 28-Year-Old In 2022 Western Mass Slaying Police in Hampden County say they've captured a 28-year-old man wanted for slaying in Springfield after searching for him for months, authorities said.  Ricky Brown, 28, of West Springfield, faces several charges in the Aug. 21 shooting after police arrested him on Wednesday, March 22, Springfield police said.  Brown is accused of shooting 28-year-old John Rivera of Springfield around 1:45 a.m. in the 0-100 block of Longhill Street, officials said. Paramedics rushed Rivera to Baystate Medical Center, where he died of his wounds.  Police zeroed in on Brown for the killing and…

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by Josh Lanier
Worcester, MA
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Winning Lottery Tickets Bought In Central Mass Will Expire Soon Winning Lottery Tickets Bought In Central Mass Will Expire Soon
Winning Lottery Tickets Bought In Central Mass Will Expire Soon You could be $50,000 richer and not realize it. Three winning Powerball lottery tickets sold in Massachusetts last year are set to expire next month, and officials are urging the winners to come forward.  Massachusetts State Lottery officials released the dates and where the tickets were purchased to spur the winners to come forward. They are — M&M Market, 169 Lincoln St., Worcester on April 2 (Winning numbers are: 06-28-47-58-59, 18) Honey Farms, 87 Main St., Rutland, April 16 (Winning numbers are: 15-21-32-62-65, 26) Cumberland Farms, 581 Kelly Blvd., April 30 (Winner …

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by Josh Lanier
Springfield, MA
Police & Fire
Springfield Slaying: Victim ID'd As West Springfield Man Springfield Slaying: Victim ID'd As West Springfield Man
Springfield Slaying: Victim ID'd As West Springfield Man Officials in Hampden County have released the identity of a 25-year-old killed in a Friday, March 10, shooting in Springfield.  Jahvante Perez, of West Springfield, was found shot just after 7 p.m. on Cadwell Drive in Springfield, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday. He died of his wounds at Baystate Medical Center later that night.  Police charged Jordan Cabrera on Monday with the slaying, the prosecutor said. He is being held without bail. He's scheduled to return to court on April 12. 

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by Josh Lanier
Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
Parking Bans In Effect For Central, Western Mass Cities, Towns Parking Bans In Effect For Central, Western Mass Cities, Towns
Parking Bans In Effect For Central, Western Mass Cities, Towns As much as 2 feet of snow fell overnight Monday, March 13, through Tuesday morning, leaving some roads impassable and knocking out power to thousands.  Because of the nor'easter's damage, several cities and towns in Central and Western Massachusetts have implemented parking bans.  Editor's Note: This list will be continually updated.  Franklin County Greenfield — A parking ban is in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday  Hampden County Chicopee — A parking ban is in effect from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. That includes main and secondary roads.  Holyoke — No parking is allowed…

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by Josh Lanier
Springfield, MA
Police & Fire
Police Say She Swindled Nearly $3K From West Mass Bank; Do You Know Her? Police Say She Swindled Nearly $3K From West Mass Bank; Do You Know Her?
Police Say She Swindled Nearly $3K From West Mass Bank; Do You Know Her? Police in Hamden County are asking for the public's help to find a woman they say stole $2,800 from a West Springfield Bank last month.  The woman used a fake ID to withdraw cash from the bank on Feb. 17 fraudulently. Police did not name the bank.  These types of scams are becoming more popular and cost customers and banks hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.  Related: Woman Tried To Withdraw Cash From Fairfield County Bank Using Fake ID West Springfield detectives ask anyone who recognizes this woman to contact them at 413-263-3210 ext. 229. You can also text…

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by Josh Lanier