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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
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Gov. announces new initiative to lower utility bills
BOSTON (WWLP) – The Healey-Driscoll administration announced another initiative to lower the cost of energy in Massachusetts, this one boasting at least $10 billion in savings over the next decade. The plan, dubbed the Energy Affordability, Independence & Innovation Act, looks to lower costs by taking charges off your bills, expanding moderate income discounts, and bringing more energy supply into Massachusetts. Brimfield Antique Flea Market kicks off 2025 season 'I believe that this legislation is going to give us the tools that we need to create more accountability for our utilities and maximize every single ratepayer dollar,' Governor Healey said. This announcement comes after a winter of uniquely high utility bill prices, particularly in western and central Massachusetts, which resulted in $50 rebates to eligible families and calls for utility companies to implement serious changes. 'I think everybody recognized what a difficult winter we had all had and how much people were hurting having to pay their large electric and gas bills,' said Energy Secretary Rebecca Tepper. The new legislation will be building on previously-announced efforts to cut an additional $6 billion from utility bills, but some groups, like the Mass Fiscal Alliance, say issuing further reforms is akin to admitting that prior attempts at driving down prices actually raised them. Also with this legislation, the state will be looking at small-scale nuclear technology to create more energy for the Bay State for the first time. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
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New Massachusetts lottery ticket launches with $25 million grand prize
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Massachusetts State Lottery has launched a new $50 instant scratch ticket that features three grand prizes of $25 million. Brimfield Antique Flea Market kicks off 2025 season The '$25,000,000 Mega Money' is the third $50 lottery ticket launched in Massachusetts since 2023. This ticket features three $25 million prizes, four $2 million prizes, and 12 $1 million prizes. The odds of winning in the new game are 1 in 4.10, and all winning tickets are worth $100 or more. 'With a massive top prize, no break-even prizes, and attractive Second Chance opportunities, the $25,000,000 Mega Money ticket gives customers a great value consistent with its price point,' said Mark William Bracken, Executive Director of the Mass Lottery. There are 10 Second Chance drawings for non-winning tickets that range from $100 to $50,000. The tickets are on sale now at Mass. Lottery retailers across the state. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- General
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Brimfield Antique Flea Market kicks off 2025 season
BRIMFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – 22News joined hundreds of people on Tuesday for the opening day of the Brimfield Antique Flea Market. It's the oldest and largest outdoor antique show in America. The Brimfield Antique Flea Market dates back to 1959, and each year more than 6,000 vendors set up along Route 20, sharing their collections with over 50,000 visitors. Chance for scattered showers through Saturday as western Mass. approaches record May rainfall The show brings people from all over the world right here to Hampden County. From jewelry to furniture, there's something for every collector. Some come with a mission, while others take in the impressive spread, waiting for something to catch their eye. For most, it's tradition, often one that spans decades. David's been coming to Brimfield for more than 20 years, pulling his finds in the same wagon he pulled his children through the show years ago, 'They're all grown up, now we just come to enjoy ourselves.' Richie and Marissa told 22News they come from Long Island every year and stay the whole week, 'There's a lot to look at. There are a lot of interesting displays, and people put a lot of effort into it.' Vendors prepare all year round, the Johnson brothers saying they hustle for it. 'Nine out of 10 times it doesn't work out, there's a lot of junk, but one out of ten times you'll find something like this and you can do pretty good. We hit a lot of yard sales, estate sales, anywhere really.' Another who has had a booth in Brimfield for 15 years, saying it's the reminiscing that brings people back year after year, 'You see something that reminds you of your parents, your grandparents, aunts, uncles, when you grew up. I brings back good memories,' said Bob Courinoyer of Southbridge. The first of the Antique Flea Market's three runs goes through Sunday, and if you miss it this time, you can head out to Brimfield again in July or September. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
