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Speaker Mariano? Western Massachusetts lawmakers line up behind Quincy Democrat as likely successor to House Speaker Robert DeLeo Updated Dec 21, 2020; Facebook Share Several Western Massachusetts lawmakers committed to backing Majority Leader Ron Mariano’s bid for House speaker should Robert DeLeo step down. “Without hesitation, I’m supporting Mariano,” said Rep. Smitty Pignatelli, a Lenox Democrat who was first elected in 2003. Pignatelli is one of eight Western Massachusetts lawmakers who have committed to the Quincy Democrat, a key leader through DeLeo’s 12-year tenure as speak...

Parents unable to find work during COVID pandemic struggle to provide a magical Christmas this year Updated Dec 21, 2020; Posted Dec 21, 2020 Carly's master's degree hangs on the wall of her office. Although her hours have been cut in half, Carly sent her daughter to her parents' home because she is too high risk after 17 heart surgeries. (Douglas Hook / MassLive) Facebook Share Three years ago, Carly Brownell’s teenage daughter was in critical condition and almost died. The now 19-year-old has been through 17 open heart surgeries, among other health problems. Every birthday, Christmas an...

Massachusetts reports 3,995 new coronavirus cases, 47 more deaths on Saturday MassLive.com 12/19/2020 Melissa Hanson, masslive.com © Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com/masslive.com/TNS 12/7/2020 -Springfield- Hundreds of cars were in line for COVID-19 testing at the Eastfield Mall Monday morning. People were waiting an average of 2.5 hours to be tested. Another 3,995 Massachusetts residents have tested positive for the coronavirus and there are 81,282 cases currently active in the state, health officials said Saturday. Those new cases are based on 80,214 molecular tests. Th...

14,000 people visited this remote Massachusetts quarry in 2020; land trust has a plan to deal with the crowds Updated Dec 14, 2020; Posted Dec 14, 2020 12/5/2020 -Becket- Sean Barrett and Maria Garcia of Westfield enjoy the view at the historic Becket Quarry property. (Don Treeger / The Republican) Facebook Share BECKET — Twenty years ago a grassroots conservation group bought the historic Becket Quarry property so it wouldn’t be reopened to provide crushed stone for the Big Dig. The volunteer Becket Land Trust raised $300,000 to make the purchase. In the decades since, President Ken ...

Davis Foundation unites with Toy for Joy to promote literacy, with books among gifts MassLive.com 12/13/2020 Elizabeth Román, masslive.com © Don Treeger / The Republican/masslive.com/TNS Contributions may be mailed with this coupon to The Republican, 1860 Main St., Springfield, MA, 01103. Every family in Western Massachusetts that receives gifts from Toy for Joy this year will also receive a book to read with their children. The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation has sponsored the purchase of the books for many years now, and this year is no exception. “The Davis Fo...