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Preliminary Elections Underway in Springfield, Holyoke Updated: 2011-09-20 20:45:04 Description: It's Election Day in Springfield and Holyoke -- preliminary election day, that is. Residents will cast their ballots for city councilors and narrow down the race for mayor in each city. New England Public Radio's Anne Mostue reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Preliminary Elections Underway in Springfield, Holyoke Updated: 2011-09-20 20:45:04 Description: It's Election Day in Springfield and Holyoke -- preliminary election day, that is. Residents will cast their ballots for city councilors and narrow down the race for mayor in each city. New England Public Radio's Anne Mostue reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Springfield Hires Redevelopment Firm Updated: 2011-09-19 20:46:45 Description: Springfield officials announced today the choice of a firm to prepare a master plan for the areas that were destroyed by the June 1st tornadoes. New England Public Radio's Anne Mostue reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Springfield's River Inn Condemned Updated: 2011-09-16 20:57:03 Description: A condemned inn in Springfield is turning its remaining residents out onto the street, and city officials and police are scrambling to find them a place to live. New England Public Radio's Anne Mostue reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Vermont Teenager Still Missing, Search Continues Updated: 2011-09-16 19:17:56 Description: After almost two weeks without word from a Vermont teenager who went missing the day before Tropical Storm Irene, his friends and family from the Brattleboro area are ramping up the search. New England Public Radio's Jill Kaufman reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Morning Edition Extra for Sept. 16, 2011 Updated: 2011-09-16 16:38:50 Description: Voices in the news from the week of 9/16/11-- Jill Kaufman talks to local producer Larry Hott about the new PBS documentary on the war of 1812 and takes a closer look at Massachusetts' proposed casino bill. Commentator Mira Bartok takes a walk near t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Grocery Stores Eliminate Self-Checkout Machines Updated: 2011-09-15 20:25:46 Description: The state-of-the-art, self-checkout-machines at Big Y supermarkets in Massachusetts and Connecticut will soon be extinct. They haven't been popular with customers, and they're costing the grocery chain time and money. New England Public Radio's Anne ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Massachusetts Tax Cut In The Works Updated: 2011-09-14 18:54:07 Description: Massachusetts lawmakers are starting a new conversation about lowering the state's income tax rate. New England Public Radio's Fred Bever reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ct. River Health Advisory Lifted Updated: 2011-09-13 21:12:04 Description: As of today [Tuesday] a sewage treatment plant in Greenfield Massachusetts that was badly damaged in tropical storm Irene is a hundred percent back online, and state officials are preparing are lifting a health advisory that had been posted for the l...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Hurricanes Bring Back Mosquitos Updated: 2011-09-13 21:03:13 Description: Aside from flooding, heavy rainfall has caused an overwhelming resurgence of mosquitos in Western New England. New England Public Radio's Anne Mostue reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Baye Trial Delayed, SJC Reviews Confession Updated: 2011-09-13 13:24:50 Description: Murder defendant and accused arsonist Anthony Baye will stay behind bars for several more months before trial -- now that the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has agreed to hear a pre-trial appeal by the defense team. Karen Brown reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Triple Homicide in Pittsfield Updated: 2011-09-12 21:26:15 Description: Three men were arraigned in Pittsfield Monday after being charged with the murders of three other men, whose remains were found over the weekend in the Berkshires. New England Public Radio's Anne Mostue reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Amherst Drug Lab Closing Updated: 2011-09-12 20:20:30 Description: A group of western Massachusetts lawmakers is banding together to stop the planned closure of a drug analysis laboratory at UMass-Amherst. New England Public Radio's Kari Njiiri reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Debates begin for Springfield Mayoral Candidates Updated: 2011-09-09 18:31:29 Description: Springfield's race for mayor is heating up, as the three candidates hold lively debates around the city. New England Public Radio's Anne Mostue reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MA Delegation - Including Sen. Brown -- Opposing GOP Move on FEMA Updated: 2011-08-31 20:16:24 Description: House Majority Leader Eric Cantor says new funding for disaster assistance to victims of Hurricane Irene should be offset by cuts elsewhere in the federal budget. As New England Public Radio's Fred Bever reports, that's not sitting well with members ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sewage Spills into Rivers Post-Hurricane Updated: 2011-08-31 16:11:22 Description: Receding flood waters aren't necessarily diminishing problems for Western New England residents. Pollution - in the form of debris and sewage - is flowing into local rivers. And as New England Public Radio's Anne Mostue reports, the amounts are high-...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Floods Cause Major Damage to Western Massachusetts Farms Updated: 2011-08-30 21:01:33 Description: Farmers across Western Massachusetts are discovering widespread damage to crops and farm land in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene. One farm in Deerfield was especially hard hit. New England Public Radio's Adam Frenier reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD CT River Still Rising Updated: 2011-08-30 13:50:08 Description: Northampton, Mass -- which borders the Connecticut River -- got less rain and wind from Tropical Storm Irene than predicted. But rivers further west and north that DID flood are now emptying into the Connecticut. And that's making some property owner...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Shelburne Falls Cleans Up After Irene Updated: 2011-08-29 22:34:53 Description: Western Massachusetts residents are starting to pick up the mess Tropical Storm Irene left behind. New England Public Radio's Andy Locke has more....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Insurance Agents Face Barrage of Claims Updated: 2011-08-29 20:33:38 Description: A year of blizzards, tornadoes, a small earthquake and the remnants of Hurricane Irene has left insurance agents in Western Massachusetts swamped with claims. New England Public Radio's Anne Mostue reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Shelter Set Up in Preparation for Hurricane Irene Updated: 2011-08-27 15:43:46 Description: While Hurricane Irene's forecasted arrival has changed to early Sunday morning, Springfield city officials are setting up a shelter and urging residents to stay indoors. New England Public Radio's Anne Mostue reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD State and Local Officials Brace for Hurricane Irene Updated: 2011-08-26 21:11:25 Description: Barely three months after the tornadoes -- and a few days after an earthquake -- Western Massachusetts is bracing for Hurricane Irene to blow through. Springfield Mayor Dominic Sarno says noon on Saturday is the deadline for all outdoor events to end...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Massachusetts Emergency Officials Brace for Irene's Arrival Updated: 2011-08-26 20:42:09 Description: Massachusetts emergency officials are bracing for Hurricane Irene, as the storm appears to be on track to hit the Bay State on Sunday. New England Public Radio's Sarah Birnbaum reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Casino Bill Could Benefit Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Updated: 2011-08-26 20:36:01 Description: Massachusetts lawmakers unveiled a casino gambling bill earlier this week that would give a boost to the Mashpee Wampanoag Native American tribe. New England Public Radio's Sarah Birnbaum reports from Boston....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Nurses Picket Hospital in Northampton, MA Updated: 2011-08-26 20:30:48 Description: Members of the Massachusetts Nurses Association who are employed at Cooley Dickinson gathered outside the hospital in Northampton on Wednesday, to draw attention to ongoing contract negotiations. New England Public Radio's Sarah Fitzgibbons has the s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Massachusetts Legislators Release New Casino Gambling Bill Updated: 2011-08-26 20:23:42 Description: After months of closed door negotiations with Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick, legislative leaders have released a new casino gambling bill. Many lawmakers predict this time, it will pass. New England Public Radio's Sarah Birnbaum has more....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Springfield Plans to Crack Down on Youth Violence Updated: 2011-08-26 20:19:17 Description: Springfield mayor Dominic Sarno has detailed plans to crack down on youth violence in troubled city neighborhoods, as part of his new public safety task force. New England Public Radio's Sarah Fitzgibbons has the details....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Health Officials Tracking West Nile Virus in Massachusetts Updated: 2011-08-26 20:12:10 Description: State public health officials are watching the movement of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus -- including some positive samples in central and western Massachusetts. New England Public Radio's Karen Brown reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Westover Air Reserve Base Prepares for Hurricane Irene Updated: 2011-08-26 19:24:51 Description: Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee, Massachusetts is working with federal emergency management officials to prepare the state for the arrival of Hurricane Irene. New England Public Radio's Andy Locke reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD State Audit Reveals Misspending at Mental Health Center Updated: 2011-08-25 20:05:39 Description: The state auditor in Massachusetts released a report Thursday detailing the misuse of more than $1 million in public funds by a nonprofit mental health center serving families in Massachusetts and Connecticut. New England Public Radio's Anne Mostue r...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Western New England Power Companies Prepare for Hurricane Irene Updated: 2011-08-25 19:33:05 Description: The National Weather Service expects Hurricane Irene to hit the Northeast on Sunday. In western New England, power companies are already preparing for large-scale outages. New England Public Radio's Andy Locke reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Monson Businesses Reopen after Tornado-Related Repairs Updated: 2011-08-23 19:58:48 Description: Downtown Monson, Massachusetts is slowly recovering from the June 1st tornadoes that crippled the small town. Businesses are coming back to life and two reopened Tuesday, with encouragement from the state's Secretary of Housing and Economic Developme...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lowes Closes Stores as Housing Industry Continues to Struggle Updated: 2011-08-22 20:53:31 Description: The big box chain Lowe's Home Improvement announced the closure of seven stores last week, including one in Meriden, Connecticut. The closures came without any prior notice, and as New England Public Radio's Andy Locke reports, there may be more to c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Study: Western Massachusetts Behind in Economic Recovery Updated: 2011-08-22 20:18:53 Description: A study published by the Donahue Institute at UMass finds that, while the state's economic recovery is ahead of the national average, not all regions of the Commonwealth are experiencing it. New England Public Radio's Adam Frenier reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD New Ocean Current Detected Updated: 2011-08-22 18:29:02 Description: Massachusetts researchers are part of an international team describing a new ocean current that could affect our understanding of climate change. New England Public Radio's Karen Brown reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Schools Plan to Reopen after Tornadoes Updated: 2011-08-22 13:59:08 Description: School will soon be back in session, though the towns most affected by the June 1st tornadoes in Western Massachusetts will have to accommodate students differently this fall. But all are reporting they will start on time. New England Public Radio's ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Berkshire Town Uses Landfill for Green Energy Updated: 2011-08-19 17:58:28 Description: The Town of Adams, Massachusetts has entered into a contract to allow a solar array to be built on the town's closed landfill. It is one of the first projects of its type in the Commonwealth. New England Public Radio's Adam Frenier reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Bakery Sells Shares to Finance Down Time Updated: 2011-08-18 20:26:53 Description: Community supported agriculture farm shares -- or CSA's -- have been growing in popularity in recent years. A CSA is where customers invest in the farm, then reap their dividend in locally grown produce. But in Northampton, Massachusetts, one bakery ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Gambling Plans Around the Region Updated: 2011-08-18 20:10:44 Description: Legislative leaders in Massachusetts are putting the finishing touches on a sweeping casino bill, but not without hearing from various quarters. New England Public Radio's Sarah Birnbaum reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Deaths in MA Group Homes Raise Concerns Updated: 2011-08-18 20:08:15 Description: Two recent deaths are raising questions about plans in Massachusetts to close down state-run facilities for people with developmental disabilities. New England Public Radio's Sarah Birnbaum reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reduction for MA AIDS/HIV Prevention Updated: 2011-08-18 20:05:02 Description: Less federal funding for AIDS and HIV prevention programs will be coming to Massachusetts, among other states. New England Public Radio's Jill Kaufman reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Week in Preview on Beacon Hill, August 15, 2011 Updated: 2011-08-18 20:02:26 Description: This week in Massachusetts state politics, officials consider new consumer protections for cell phone and cable customers, and parole board chairman Josh Wall is in the hot seat after a dropoff in the number of prisoners granted parole. New England ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Emerald Ash Borer Threatens Western Massachusetts Updated: 2011-08-18 19:43:23 Description: The Asian long-horned beetle has been killing trees in parts of New England -- including eastern and central Massachusetts -- for several years. Now, state officials are warning another invasive beetle could soon threaten forests in western Massachu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Library of Congress Display Visits Pittsfield Updated: 2011-08-18 19:16:57 Description: As part of Pittsfield, Massachusetts 250th Anniversary Celebration, a Library of Congress traveling exhibit is visiting the city this week. New England Public Radio's Adam Frenier reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Brown Visits Amherst Updated: 2011-08-10 21:53:44 Description: Massachusetts Republican Senator Scott Brown came to Amherst on Wednesday. The stop was a part of a recent statewide tour to promote job creation. New England Public Radio's Adam Frenier reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Unionized Verizon Employees Continue Strike Updated: 2011-08-09 20:02:51 Description: From Massachusetts to Virginia, 45-thousand unionized employees of telecommunications giant Verizon remain on strike. The workers walked out of contract negotiations on Sunday after the two parties failed to reach an agreement on proposed cuts to emp...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Egg Producer Scales Back Updated: 2011-08-08 19:41:05 Description: One of the area's largest commercial producers of eggs is scaling back operations. Citing tougher safety measures from the US Food and Drug Administration, Diemand Farm in Wendell, Massachusetts has announced it will no longer distribute eggs on a wh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Massachusetts Brewers Stung by Ruling Updated: 2011-08-05 17:38:04 Description: Brewers of craft beer in Massachusetts are concerned a recent ruling could have a negative impact on their industry, or even put them out of business. New England Public Radio's Adam Frenier reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD "Rebuild Western Massachusetts" Seeks to Provide Tornado Assistance, With An Energy Efficient Twist Updated: 2011-08-04 20:21:54 Description: Massachusetts' top environmental official was in Monson on Thursday to announce more than eight-million dollars worth of loans and grants to help tornado-damaged communities become more energy efficient. New England Public Radio's Adam Frenier report...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MA Hospitals Defend Medicare Changes Updated: 2011-08-04 20:16:21 Description: Massachusetts hospitals are defending themselves in the face of new federal rules that will result in more money for the Baystate -- at the expense of other states. Karen Brown reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Anti-Semitic Pamphlets Distributed in Ashfield Updated: 2011-08-03 20:20:17 Description: Police in Ashfield, Massachusetts are investigating the distribution of anti-Semitic pamphlets to local residents. New England Public Radio's Adam Frenier reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lawmakers Propose Tax Breaks for Natural Disaster Victims Updated: 2011-08-02 20:36:41 Description: A bi-partisan group of Massachusetts Congressional Members wants victims of natural disasters to get a significant tax break. They are proposing a new law which could give further assistance to Western and Central Massachusetts Residents whose wallet...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD MA Regulators Disallow Utility Expenses for 2008 Storm Updated: 2011-08-02 20:29:29 Description: Regulators have cut by nearly half a rate increase requested by a central Massachusetts gas and electric utility that was roundly criticized for its response to an ice storm in 2008. New England Public Radio's Fred Bever reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Springfield Asks for Public Input on Post-Tornado Rebuilding Plan Updated: 2011-08-02 19:44:38 Description: The committee charged with rebuilding tornado-ravaged sections of Springfield is going on a so-called "listening tour" of the city this month. New England Public Radio's Anne Mostue reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Decision Awaits New England Members of Congress on Debt Ceiling Compromise Updated: 2011-08-01 20:01:17 Description: With votes likely Monday in both houses of Congress on the U.S. debt ceiling compromise, Representatives and Senators from across New England are deciding how they will vote. New England Public Radio's Adam Frenier reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Students Research Tornados and Other Weather Updated: 2011-07-29 19:30:07 Description: UMass-Amherst undergraduates showed off their summer research Friday -- including several projects that could help predict tornados and other weather patterns. Karen Brown has more....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Deadline for Tornado-Related Federal Assistance Approaches Updated: 2011-07-29 19:27:27 Description: The deadline is approaching for residents affected by the June 1 tornadoes in Central and Western Massachusetts to apply for federal assistance. New England Public Radio's Anne Mostue reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Speaks Out on Debt Ceiling Crisis Updated: 2011-07-29 17:55:19 Description: As Tuesday's deadline for Congress to raise the Nation's debt ceiling grows closer, members of Massachusetts' Congressional delegation are voicing their opinions on the matter. New England Public Radio's Adam Frenier has more....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD UMass Fraternity Suspended Following Incident Updated: 2011-07-28 19:59:15 Description: A University of Massachusetts fraternity has been suspended by its national organization. The suspension stems from an incident at the Delta Upsilon house last spring that left a University student seriously injured. New England Public Radio's Adam F...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Massachusetts Attorney General Reaches Another Settlement with a Pharmacy Chain Updated: 2011-07-27 19:32:45 Description: Rite Aid is the latest pharmacy chain to reach a settlement with Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley over alleged overcharges for prescrption drugs. Coakley has been investigating the prices pharmacies charge for prescription drugs provided...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Construction Begins on Broadband Network in Central, Western Mass Updated: 2011-07-26 20:25:03 Description: Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick spent Tuesday in a small town in the Berkshires, where construction has begun on a major broadband expansion project that will deliver high speed Internet to rural communities. New England Public Radio's Anne Most...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Teen Pregnancy Rates Released...with Mixed Results Updated: 2011-07-26 19:29:39 Description: The annual teen pregnancy statistics that came out this week contained both good news and bad news for Western Massachusetts. Karen Brown reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Western Massachusetts Home Sales Fall in June Updated: 2011-07-26 19:20:20 Description: Single-family home sales in Western Massachusetts fell 42-percent in June compared to a year ago. Statewide, home sales fell more than 23-percent, making it the worst June in the housing market in 20 years. New England Public Radio's Adam Frenier has...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Massachusetts Forms Panel to Examine Health Effects of Wind Turbines Updated: 2011-07-25 20:23:38 Description: Officials in Massachusetts are in the process of convening a panel to examine potential health effects from wind turbines. New England Public Radio's Anne Mostue reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mandatory Paid Sick Days Again an Issue in Massachusetts Updated: 2011-07-25 19:46:10 Description: A proposed law scheduled to come before the Massachusetts Legislature later this year would make it mandatory for employers to allow full-time workers to earn paid sick days. With Connecticut becoming the first state to pass similar legislation, supp...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Massachusetts Announces Plan to Build 105 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Updated: 2011-07-22 20:41:32 Description: Twenty-five cities and towns across Massachusetts will soon be installing electric vehicle charging stations, according to state energy officials. New England Public Radio's Andy Locke reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tufts Restaurant Study Shows Caloric Discrepancies Updated: 2011-07-22 19:37:30 Description: A study this week from Tufts University outside Boston analyzed the calories stated on some chain restaurant menus, and found discrepancies. Karen Brown reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tornado Rehab Goes On Despite Heat Updated: 2011-07-22 19:35:25 Description: Repairing homes and lives after Springfield's recent tornado may have gotten stickier with the current heat wave, but the work continues. Karen Brown has more....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sounds of Summer Updated: 2011-07-22 16:52:19 Description: We want to know what summer sounds like to you. It could be the sound of crickets and cicadas, of motorcycles at night on a dark road, the rhythmic spray of a sprinkler, or ice clinking in a drink. Maybe it's the sound of relief - walking into the co...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bay State Health Cuts 354 Jobs Updated: 2011-07-20 20:15:10 Description: The largest health care system in western Massachusetts is announcing the elimination of 354 jobs. New England Public Radio's Fred Bever reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Possible Cause Found in Train Derailments Updated: 2011-07-20 19:28:09 Description: Amherst, Massachusetts officials are investigating the cause of two recent freight train derailments, on a stretch of track that's also used by Amtrak's daily Vermonter service. New England Public Radio's Adam Frenier reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Two Men Found Not Guilty on Wiretapping and Resisting Arrest In Connection with Incident at Jail Updated: 2011-07-19 21:29:21 Description: Two men from an anti-government group that stage provocative efforts to document police activity have been cleared by a Greenfield, Massachusetts jury of wiretapping and resisting arrest. New England Public Radio's Adam Frenier reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Springfield Opts Out of Secure Communities Updated: 2011-07-19 19:15:37 Description: Springfield's city council has voted to become the first city in Massachusetts to officially opt-out of the federal secure communities program -- a move that advocates say is both symbolic and practical. Karen Brown has more....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Springfield Passes First Vote of Foreclosure Measure Updated: 2011-07-19 17:55:12 Description: The Springfield, Massachusetts city council passed a preliminary vote last night on an ordinance designed to slow down the foreclosure process and put more requirements on lenders. Karen Brown reports....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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