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Yahoo
21-02-2025
- General
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Chimney fire in Belchertown sparks safety reminders
BELCHERTOWN, Mass. (WWLP) – The Belchertown Fire Department was sent to a chimney fire on Thursday. These Massachusetts educators are nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award The fire department states that a ladder truck had to be used to put out the fire due to a snow covered roof with ice. The fire was put out and no injuries were reported. provides some home heating safety tips that everyone should follow: You need a building permit before installing fireplaces, wood, pellet, or coal-burning stoves. Your local building inspector must inspect new fireplaces, and wood, pellet, or coal-burning stoves before they are used as required by the Massachusetts State Building Code. Allow for at least 36 inches of clearance around the appliance to prevent combustibles from coming into contact with a heat source. This is the 3-foot circle of safety. Solid fuel heating appliances cannot share a common flue with chimney flues used by another solid fuel, fossil fuel, or gas fire appliance. A qualified mason should inspect the chimney and flue before the stove is used and annually. Cracks in the flue or mortar joints can allow flames and heated gases to get into living spaces. Make sure the wood stove is three feet from anything that can burn. Do not burn paper in the wood stove. Put the fire out before going to sleep or leaving your home 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Ludlow to conclude 250th anniversary celebrations with ‘Last Night' event
LUDLOW, Mass. (WWLP) – After a year filled with parades, fundraisers, and community gatherings, the town of Ludlow will mark the grand finale of its 250th anniversary celebrations with a special event, 'Last Night,' on Saturday, February 22. The all-day event at Ludlow High School will run from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and feature food trucks, live music, interactive entertainment, and a fireworks display to close out a historic year of festivities. A rain date is set for February 23. These Massachusetts educators are nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award Residents and visitors can look forward to a variety of activities for all ages. More than 70 artisans, crafters, and local authors will showcase their work, while families can enjoy character visits from Anna, Elsa, and Spiderman. Kids will also have the opportunity to participate in free crafts and take a ride on the 'roaming railroad.' Lupa Zoo representatives will be on-site with small animals for guests to interact with, and balloon artist and magician Ed Popielarczyk will provide entertainment from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Live music will fill the venue throughout the day, featuring performances by the CCG Band and the Kingdom of Jones Band. As the evening winds down, attendees can gather around a bonfire before concluding the celebration with a fireworks display at 6:00 p.m. The event will also bring together local organizations, including the Hampden County Sheriff's Department, mounted patrol officers, Ludlow Police and Fire, the Ludlow Health Department, and local Scouts. The Ludlow 250th Committee, led by Chairwoman Linda Collette, has organized a variety of events throughout the past year to honor the town's history, from holiday house-decorating contests to pancake breakfasts and festivals. 'We've seen incredible enthusiasm from the community throughout the year, and 'Last Night' will be a memorable way to bring it all to a close,' said Town Administrator Marc Strange. For more details on the event, residents are encouraged to check local updates as the date approaches. 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
18-02-2025
- General
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These Massachusetts educators are nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Eight Massachusetts teachers, including several from western Mass., have been nominated for the National LifeChanger of the Year Award for making a difference in their school districts. The LifeChanger of the Year Award has been given annually since 2011 K-12 educators who provide a positive influence in the lives of the students they teach and create a welcoming environment in the classroom every day. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the awards given out include cash prizes to be shared with the educator's school district. Southwick Village wins 2025 Best of Senior Living Award The following Massachusetts educators have been nominated: Jeanne Krow, Pre-K: Mater Dolorosa Catholic School, Holyoke Catherine Maiella, 5th Grade: West Intermediate School, Wilmington Katherine Peck, K-2 Reading Specialist: Brookside Elementary School, Milford Kimberly Staback, Assistant Director/High School Manager: East Longmeadow High School, East Longmeadow Nina Musto, Food Service Manager: Dawe Elementary School, Stoughton Jaime Moody, Principal: Butler Middle School, Lowell Jennifer Poli, 8th Grade ELA: Jabish Brook Middle School, Belchertown Craig Macarelli, Principal: Salem Prep High School, Salem The LifeChanger grand prize winner will receive a prize of $10,000, with the four grand prize finalists receiving $5,000. Ten additional LifeChanger award winners will receive $3,000. There will be one Spirit Award Winner, given to a nominee whose community demonstrates the most support for their nomination. There will also be one Spotlight Award Winner, given to a nominee in a specific discipline. Each of these winners will receive $5,000. The LifeChanger award winners will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of former winners and education professionals and will be announced in early 2025. The full list of nominees, as well as details on how to nominate an educator, can be found at 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.
