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Boston Globe
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
As Texas reels and mourns, questions raised over agency cuts
Get The Gavel A weekly SCOTUS explainer newsletter by columnist Kimberly Atkins Stohr. Enter Email Sign Up Claire Clini Advertisement Wilbraham Questions have been raised over evacuation procedures and public readiness in the deadly flooding in Texas, with some pointing to the erosion of experienced staffing at key agencies. The recent cuts remain part of a broader pattern. A clear danger lies in the mind-set I call 'Defunding Our Government Essentials' (DOGE), a political choice to hollow out public institutions in the name of austerity. When expertise is devalued and vital roles go unfilled, the public pays the price. This is especially the case as climate-fueled disasters become more frequent and intense. The current administration's 'Dysfunction Over Governance and Expertise' approach threatens to weaken the capacity of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and leave local systems underprepared. Advertisement We are living through a, yes, perfect storm of rising temperatures, rising waters, and rising human suffering. Norah Dooley Royalston
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Boston Road closed in Wilbraham following downed powerlines
WILBRAHAM, Mass. (WWLP) – Boston Road in Wilbraham near the area of Railroad Avenue is closed to traffic. According to Wilbraham Police, the roadway is closed due to downed powelines blocking the area. The closure is expected to last several hours. Detours have been put into place and drivers are asked to use Main Street to reverse directions. People are being asked to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Memorial Day gatherings at Rice Fruit Farm
WILBRAHAM, Mass. (WWLP) – People from all over the region are taking the time off today to enjoy the outdoors. Whether it's ice cream or the baked muffins tops, many stopped by the Rice Fruit Farm in Wilbraham to cool off or grab a treat. 'We have family that live in Wilbraham and when we visit we always like to come to Rice Fruit Farm for their muffin tops and their ice cream' says Robyn Tierney of Ann Arbor, Michigan. 'were fairly new to the area but we found this place quickly but we've been back many times and i had coffee ice cream and hot fudge' says Marsha Gillette of Springfield. Rice Fruit Farm will be open on Father's Day. People are encouraged to stop by and enjoy the day. 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
26-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Chicopee remembers 15 fallen heroes on eve of Memorial Day
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP)—Since 1992, the 15 fallen heroes from Chicopee who made the ultimate sacrifice have been recognized on the eve of Memorial Day. Wilbraham honors fallen soldiers at Memorial Day ceremony The brave men lost their lives during the Vietnam War. Some of the soldiers were as young as 19, with the oldest in their late 20s. A tradition to attend for many, the Jr. Air Force ROTC from Chicopee High School took part in the ceremony to honor the fallen. 'We do this every year, and it's great to see everybody come together, and like have the community together,' says Cameron Burton. The names of the fallen and their stories are engraved on the walls at Chicopee Vietnam Veterans Park, as they will never be forgotten. 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
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Governor Healey delivers commencement speech at Mount Holyoke College graduation
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) – Sunday marked the 188th Commencement for the Class of 2025 at Mount Holyoke College. Over 500 students received their Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Mount Holyoke College, making May 25 the 188th Commencement ceremony for the oldest historic Seven Sisters college. The graduates were proud to become alumni and enter the working world. Wilbraham honors fallen soldiers at Memorial Day ceremony 'I remember being like a freshman who was super scared, no idea, new country,' said Peehu Chhabra, who received a Bachelor of Arts. 'I had no idea what I am going to do, what's a target, no idea of anything. But now I feel prepared.' While some graduates are pursuing their careers right after graduation, others plan to further their education. International students said that Mount Holyoke became a safe and welcoming space for them to call home. 'It's such a community-oriented college,' Chhabra said. 'The faculty is brilliant, and they really care for their students, and so does the administration. They're for the students entirely, and I knew that because I had some seniors who came to Mount Holyoke, and they cheered it on.' Now, family and friends were cheering for them on campus. MHC President Danielle Holley led the ceremony, and honorary degrees were given to two alumni, as well as Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey. The moment was extra special for the graduates because Governor Healey was one of many speakers addressing them. In 2022, Governor Healey became the first woman and first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to lead the Commonwealth. Mount Holyoke is the first of the Seven Sisters to have inclusive admissions. The university admits cisgender and transgender women, as well as transgender men and those who identify as non-binary and gender non-conforming. The graduates were excited to hear Governor Healey's words of encouragement before turning their tassels to the left side. 'For us as graduates is very nerve-wracking,' said Hanuel Skycho, who received a Bachelor's of Neuroscience and Computer Science. 'First of all, to go out there into the world, even though we are very prepared through Mount Holyoke, and just hearing someone who has been out in the world and about her experience will really help us.' 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.
