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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Investigation launched after Easthampton City Hall break-in
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The Easthampton Police Department is investigating after a glass door was broken at City Hall. VIDEO: Wildlife active early morning in Easthampton The Office of Mayor Nicole LaChapelle states that early Thursday morning, an individual broke the exterior glass door of the City Hall vestibule and was able to access the elevator area. The individual has not been identified at this time. No one was injured during the incident. The Easthampton Police Department is investigating, and the Department of Public Works has secured the site. There is no immediate threat to public safety. 'We take the security of our public buildings seriously, and we're grateful no one was in City Hall at the time of the incident. The Police Department is actively pursuing the investigation, and the building has been secured. As always, our priority is the safety of city employees and the public,' said Mayor LaChapelle. City Hall is open to the public for all regular business and scheduled public meetings. Due to the investigation, the City has no further comment. If anyone has questions, contact the Easthampton Police Department at 413-527-1212. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Boston Globe
27-03-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
From Rome to Boston: Vatican joins Mass. leaders in climate fight
Amid the hedges and waterfalls overlooking St. Peter's Basilica, they signed a unified call to action committing Massachusetts to respond flexibly to the climate crisis — and shook hands with Pope Francis. A year later, it is the Vatican's turn to come to Massachusetts (although the pope himself will not be visiting). At The Vatican's 'bottom-up' climate strategy centers on localized, inter-community dialogue. Its mission consists of two parts. First, Vatican representatives will organize and attend conferences across the globe, like ResilientMass. These summits will focus on communities spanning from California to the Amazon Rainforest and the Congo River Basin. Advertisement At each of these conferences, local leaders will come together and discuss how their communities are being affected by climate change. Impacts are diverse. In Massachusetts, towns like Easthampton grapple with flooding. In California, residents face wildfires. In Brazil, deforestation. When these summits are complete, scholars from the Pontifical Academies will gather again in the Vatican Gardens in 2026 to share their findings. They hope to stitch insights together from each locality to create a master plan for 'locally engaged global work' on climate resilience, according to the Vatican's website. LaChapelle said she was drawn to the ResilientMass conference because of how it highlights local solutions. 'The focus on local government being the frontline responders is a perspective that sings a very specific song in every mayor's heart,' she said. 'That really drew me to the work that was being done here.' Advertisement No one understands the impacts of climate threats like local leaders, LaChapelle said. 'I'm looking at the rain outside my window right now and watching a nearby pond, and I can tell you with near certainty that two roads will be closed by the time I go home tonight because of the flooding,' she said. Easthampton has been struggling with worsening floods. LaChapelle recounted a particularly damaging flood from two years ago. 'We lost almost 70 percent of our planted fields,' she said. 'We were stunned.' But Massachusetts leaders pulled together to help Easthampton. ' literally came out and stood in the muddy silt in the middle of fields just planted for spring crop, along with other mayors,' LaChapelle said. 'They looked at the damage and why it was so novel, how we aren't prepared, and put together a resiliency fund.' At the ResilientMass conference, LaChapelle wants to build on those partnerships. She said she looks forward to connecting with local organizations like the Connecticut River Watershed Association and discussing ways to respond flexibly to floods. Like Easthampton, Boston has its own hopes for Thursday's conference. Oliver Sellers-Garcia, Boston's 'Every single person, no matter how important they were, we all turned to each other and were like, 'This is so cool,'' he said. 'Very few people [beyond the pope] are able to convene leaders from around the world and have all of them react in that way.' Advertisement During the Vatican's summit last spring, Wu mingled with some of the most powerful mayors in the world — among them, Mayor Sadiq Khan of London, Mayor Ana María Hidalgo Aleu of Paris, and Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka of Yokohama, Japan. They talked about their cities' struggles with climate-related disasters, and Wu even went on to partner with Khan on several projects bridging Boston and London. At ResilientMass, Sellers-Garcia hopes to forge similar partnerships closer to home. He wants Boston to help — and learn from — smaller cities across Massachusetts as the state faces climate-related disasters. 'We are a city that has a lot to teach, but we sure haven't solved all our problems, and we're just as vulnerable as many other places,' he said. Ultimately, the mission to help vulnerable communities is what drives the Vatican's commitment to climate action, said UMass Boston Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco and climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan. These two academics are serving as a bridge between the Pontifical Academies and Massachusetts' government. Climate resilience has been a major cause for Pope Francis for years. Suárez-Orozco and Ramanathan pointed to 'Laudato Si': On Care for Our Common Home,' a 2015 Encyclical Letter written by the pope. The letter stresses the theological, philosophical, and scientific reasons for caring about — and working to save — the warming climate. The need for climate action stretches back to the Christian imperative to care for 'the needs of the poor, the weak and the vulnerable,' Pope Francis wrote in this letter. He included not only people affected by climate change but also the animals, plants, and broader ecosystems. Suárez-Orozco stressed that the Pontifical Academies' work is scientific, not theological. Still, each member of ResilientMass that was interviewed — from Suárez-Orozco to Massachusetts leaders like Sellers-Garcia and LaChapelle — believed the Vatican's religious character brings a unique, valuable perspective to the climate movement. Advertisement 'Regardless of whether you are a believer or not, or what religion you're in, you understand the moral imperative that the Vatican — that this pope in particular — brings to these issues,' Sellers-Garcia said. Ramanathan has found religion useful to him as a climate scientist, saying it provides 'the most politically neutral forum for scientists like Marcelo [Suárez-Orozco] and I to discuss, unpack, and talk about human suffering.' And, though Easthampton Mayor LaChapelle was initially surprised by Massachusetts' partnership with the Vatican, she has come around to it. 'I think the unique perspective the Vatican brings is one of compassion and justice,' LaChapelle said. 'I'm grateful to have that perspective.' Adelaide Parker can be reached at
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Golden Apple Award: Congratulations to Lara LaChapelle!
LIMA, N.Y. (WROC) — Congratulations to Lara LaChapelle, our latest Golden Apple Award winner! She teaches third grade at Lima Christian School. Those who know her say that Lara LaChapelle is one of those people who is just meant to be a teacher. 'Lara really just shows love, compassion, and kindness. She really meets students where they are and helps them to achieve what they can for their future,' said. Principal Vicky Britton. LaChapelle was nominated for a Golden Apple Award by a co-worker who also happens to have a child in her class. 'He loves a lot of things outside of school. Sports and playing, and she really connects with him about those things and makes him excited to come to school,' Parent Mindy Christa said. Mrs. LaChapelle has been teaching on and off while raising her own children for the past 20 years. This is her second year at Lima Christian School. 'Everyone always told me I should be a teacher. I love children, I love helping children,' said LaChapelle. She is a firm believer in learning through play and makes fun a priority in her classroom. 'I think it's important that kids have a fun time at school. It's not just come in, open up a book and learn, and I think that if they have a good time, they are more apt to learn, and I think it just makes it fun for everybody,' said LaChapelle. That philosophy is working for Christa's son. 'He is always excited to learn and do his studies, and that's one of her main goals. If kids are excited to come to school and want to be there, that they will learn better, and she's really focused on making his learning experience something that he enjoys,' she said. 'If it's in your heart, just do it. The best thing you could ever do is make an impact on a child. If you want to become a teacher, then I think that is your calling,' said LaChapelle. Golden Apple Award: Congratulations to Lara LaChapelle! Golden Apple Award: Congratulations to Mr. Wilson! Golden Apple Award: Congratulations to Alexandra Benza! Golden Apple Award: Congratulations to Chiquita Graham! Golden Apple Award: Congratulations to Tara Fox! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SANS PRĖCĖDENT - TWO LEGENDS EXPLORE ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST RESPECTED VARIETALS
ADELAIDE, Australia, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing Grange La Chapelle 2021, the result of curiosity and exploration that united cultures across two hemispheres. A blend that truly intertwines the rich heritage of French wine tradition and the innovative spirit of Australian craft. A long-standing friendship between Caroline Frey, Chief Winemaker and vigneron, La Chapelle and Peter Gago, Chief Winemaker Penfolds Grange enabled this unexpected union to showcase what this varietal can achieve aromatically and structurally - coalescing different geographies, different soils and different winemaking cultures. Caroline and Peter both acknowledge that after many conversations, the time was right to work together. This partnership created a pure varietal expression of equal parts in harmony. 50% La Chapelle France, from the steep, sun drenched slopes of the Hill of Hermitage and 50% Grange made from a collection of select South Australian vineyards: Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley - including many old 19th-Century vines from a State that has never been scourged by phylloxera. It combines the attributes of French Syrah and Australian Shiraz, expressions that share a common ancestry yet have evolved into distinctive styles from their respective terroirs. A new wine different and yet respectful of parentage and original DNA - bravely using the flagship wine of both … not without risk. Grange La Chapelle has its own identity. It is bold, yet elegant, structured yet expressive, offering a unique experience showcasing two legends. Caroline Frey said, "As the project progressed, I saw the elegance in Grange and the strength in La Chapelle." This blend offers a true taste of the shared history of Syrah and Shiraz and future possibilities. While this is the first inaugural vintage release (2021), this wine is intended for future release, mother nature permitting - annually. Peter Gago said, "When things are real, all quickly becomes self-evident … This friendship created an idea, this idea became a trial, the trial became a wine. Who would have thought …" Peter goes on to reference earlier links, including a major La Chapelle and Grange tasting organised by The Institute of Masters of Wine many years back. More recently in 1987, a Hermitage Luncheon at Rakel Restaurant in New York (with a young chef, Thomas Keller!) co-hosted by Gerard Jaboulet and Max Schubert. Pouring the 1971 Penfolds Grange and 1978 Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle – certainly a celebration of Syrah and Shiraz. Fast-forward 38 years to 2025 and this connection has now come full-circle. Eighteen customers from around the world were personally invited by both teams sensitively to hand sell Grange La Chapelle 2021 to their private customers. The wine is rare, and the make size small. A small allocation will be sold by Penfolds direct to consumer channel in Australia, and the USA. Grange La Chapelle 2021 was celebrated at the inaugural global launch in Paris on February 9, 2025, at an intimate invite only Black-Tie evening hosted by Caroline Frey and Peter Gago, at Monnaie de Paris. 750ml RRP Australia AUD: $3,500 | 750ml RRP France €2,600. Visit for further information. NOTES TO EDITOR: About Grange La Chapelle: Bold and unique. Uniting winemaking cultures, spanning hemispheres and time. Fate. A longstanding friendship between two winemakers created an idea. The idea became a trial. The trial became a wine. And then there were three – 2021 (bottled), 2022 (bottled) and 2023 (in barrel). Who would have thought? Syrah from the legendary Hill of Hermitage, La Chapelle, coupled with Shiraz from esteemed South Australian vineyards, Grange. The blend's raison d'être: One variety - reunited, reinterpreted, reassembled. La Chapelle named after the chapel on the top of the mound of granite on the left bank of Rhône, is a revered wine in Tain l'Hermitage, France. This Syrah from the revered Hermitage appellation is both powerful & mythical, made to last. Today La Chapelle vintages 1978, 1990, 1991 & 2015 vintages are much sought after globally, and the 1961 remains a 20th-Century wine legend. Grange is named after the cottage at Magill Estate Winery South Australia (originally established by early settlers Dr Penfold and his wife Mary in 1844). Created in 1951, Grange has enjoyed a consecutive annual release for more than 70 years, and is also highly respected and endorsed by wine cognoscenti around the world. Prized vintages to relish today include 1952, 1962, 2008, 2010 & 2018 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Penfolds Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
09-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
SANS PRĖCĖDENT - TWO LEGENDS EXPLORE ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST RESPECTED VARIETALS
ADELAIDE, Australia, Feb. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing Grange La Chapelle 2021, the result of curiosity and exploration that united cultures across two hemispheres. A blend that truly intertwines the rich heritage of French wine tradition and the innovative spirit of Australian craft. A long-standing friendship between Caroline Frey, Chief Winemaker and vigneron, La Chapelle and Peter Gago, Chief Winemaker Penfolds Grange enabled this unexpected union to showcase what this varietal can achieve aromatically and structurally - coalescing different geographies, different soils and different winemaking cultures. Caroline and Peter both acknowledge that after many conversations, the time was right to work together. This partnership created a pure varietal expression of equal parts in harmony. 50% La Chapelle France, from the steep, sun drenched slopes of the Hill of Hermitage and 50% Grange made from a collection of select South Australian vineyards: Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley - including many old 19th-Century vines from a State that has never been scourged by phylloxera. It combines the attributes of French Syrah and Australian Shiraz, expressions that share a common ancestry yet have evolved into distinctive styles from their respective terroirs. A new wine different and yet respectful of parentage and original DNA - bravely using the flagship wine of both … not without risk. Grange La Chapelle has its own identity. It is bold, yet elegant, structured yet expressive, offering a unique experience showcasing two legends. Caroline Frey said, 'As the project progressed, I saw the elegance in Grange and the strength in La Chapelle.' This blend offers a true taste of the shared history of Syrah and Shiraz and future possibilities. While this is the first inaugural vintage release (2021), this wine is intended for future release, mother nature permitting - annually. Peter Gago said, 'When things are real, all quickly becomes self-evident … This friendship created an idea, this idea became a trial, the trial became a wine. Who would have thought …" Peter goes on to reference earlier links, including a major La Chapelle and Grange tasting organised by The Institute of Masters of Wine many years back. More recently in 1987, a Hermitage Luncheon at Rakel Restaurant in New York (with a young chef, Thomas Keller!) co-hosted by Gerard Jaboulet and Max Schubert. Pouring the 1971 Penfolds Grange and 1978 Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle – certainly a celebration of Syrah and Shiraz. Fast-forward 38 years to 2025 and this connection has now come full-circle. Eighteen customers from around the world were personally invited by both teams sensitively to hand sell Grange La Chapelle 2021 to their private customers. The wine is rare, and the make size small. A small allocation will be sold by Penfolds direct to consumer channel in Australia, and the USA. Grange La Chapelle 2021 was celebrated at the inaugural global launch in Paris on February 9, 2025, at an intimate invite only Black-Tie evening hosted by Caroline Frey and Peter Gago, at Monnaie de Paris. 750ml RRP Australia AUD: $3,500 | 750ml RRP France €2,600. Visit for further information. NOTES TO EDITOR: About Grange La Chapelle: Bold and unique. Uniting winemaking cultures, spanning hemispheres and time. Fate. A longstanding friendship between two winemakers created an idea. The idea became a trial. The trial became a wine. And then there were three – 2021 (bottled), 2022 (bottled) and 2023 (in barrel). Who would have thought? Syrah from the legendary Hill of Hermitage, La Chapelle, coupled with Shiraz from esteemed South Australian vineyards, Grange. The blend's raison d'être: One variety - reunited, reinterpreted, reassembled. La Chapelle named after the chapel on the top of the mound of granite on the left bank of Rhône, is a revered wine in Tain l'Hermitage, France. This Syrah from the revered Hermitage appellation is both powerful & mythical, made to last. Today La Chapelle vintages 1978, 1990, 1991 & 2015 vintages are much sought after globally, and the 1961 remains a 20th-Century wine legend. Grange is named after the cottage at Magill Estate Winery South Australia (originally established by early settlers Dr Penfold and his wife Mary in 1844). Created in 1951, Grange has enjoyed a consecutive annual release for more than 70 years, and is also highly respected and endorsed by wine cognoscenti around the world. Prized vintages to relish today include 1952, 1962, 2008, 2010 & 2018
