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Governor's proposal for 24% cut in funding for Meals on Wheels program...
Funding to the Meals on Wheels program would mean the loss of more than 200,000 meals per year. Photo by Michael S. Gordon / The RepublicanLunch time at the Pleasant View Senior Center in East...
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Manuel Silva announces candidacy for Ludlow selectman seat
Silva, the principal assessor for the town of Wilbraham, is one of 5 candidates seeking 2 seats on the board. Manuel D. Silva LUDLOW – Manuel D. Silva, a lifelong resident of Ludlow and the principal...
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Ludlow police charge Chicopee man with third drunken driving offense
No one was injured in the accident LUDLOW – A 44-year-old Chicopee man was arrested on his third drunken driving offense after he allegedly hit a car parked in a driveway parallel to the street....
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Ludlow Fire damages multi-story home on Lower Whitney Street
A number of streets including Lower Whitney, East, State and Windsor have been blocked because of the fire. Submitted photoA Ludlow fire truck in front of the three-story building at 21 Lower Whitney...
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Ludlow Selectman William Rooney supports police resource officer at Ludlow...
Rooney said in addition to teen drug and alcohol problems, Ludlow has the 4th-highest chlamydia rate in Massachusetts for teens ages 14 to 19. LUDLOW — Selectman William Rooney said he will support...
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Diana Roy interviewed for Ludlow school superintendent position
The School Committee is scheduled to interview a 2nd candidate, Todd Gazda, principal at Gateway Regional Middle School in Huntington, on Wednesday night. Diana Roy LUDLOW — The School Committee on...
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Leap year babies of all ages celebrate their birthdays
Since Feb. 29 happens only every 4 years, leap-year babies have only a quarter of the birthdays ordinary people have – technically. The Republican | Don TreegerLeap Year baby Aryana Angelis will be 8...
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Todd Gazda accepts Ludlow school superintendent position
The School Committee voted 5 to 0 to offer the position to Gazda, the principal of Gateway Regional Middle School in Huntington and Chester Elementary School. Todd Gazda LUDLOW – The School Committee...
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Citizens group mad about Ludlow property taxes plans meeting
Taxpayers are invited to a meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Gremio Lusitano Club. LUDLOW – A citizens group is planning a meeting for Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Gremio Lusitano Club at 385 Winsor Street to...
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Deborah Stephenson vies with incumbent Jacob Oliveira for Ludlow School...
The election is March 26. LUDLOW – Two candidates seeking a single seat on the School Committee said at a forum on Monday that Ludlow schools need to improve student achievement. For a three-year term...
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Ludlow School Committee restores April vacation due to lack of snow days
The last day of school for Ludlow students is scheduled for June 22. LUDLOW - The School Committee has voted to restore the April vacation which begins the week of April 16. “We voted to put the April...
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5 candidates running for 2 selectmen seats in Ludlow election
Incumbents Antonio Dos Santos and John Da Cruz decided not to seek reelection. Candidates Carmina Fernandes, Christine Peacey, Manuel Silva, Timothy Donnelly and Walter Craven, clockwise from top...
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Democrat John Da Cruz of Ludlow running for Hampden Superior Court clerk
John DaCruz has served as Ludlow selectman for six years. John Da Cruz SPRINGFIELD – Democrat John P. Da Cruz of Ludlow is running for Hampden Superior Court clerk in the fall elections. Da Cruz, a...
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Trial begins for Roland Ellison, Alex Gonzalez charged with beating of Hampen...
Correctional officer said severe concussion caused memory loss. The Republican / File photo SPRINGFIELD – Joseph Giannetti described for jurors Thursday how Roland Ellison hit him from behind four or...
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Roland Ellison, on the stand in his own defense, admits repeatedly punching,...
Roland Ellison said his assault on the correctional officer was done alone, without his co-defendant. The Republican / File photo SPRINGFIELD – Roland Ellison took the stand in his own defense Friday...
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Former Massachusetts Probation Department officials face indictments in...
U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz said the indictments are only one step in the investigation of corruption in the department. This is an updated version of a story posted at 9:41 this morning. BOSTON -...
View ArticleLudlow clerk anticipates 40 percent turnout in today's town election
Town Clerk Laurie Gibbons is predicting a 40 percent voter turnout. LUDLOW - Town Clerk Laurie Gibbons is predicting a 40 percent turnout for today’s town election. Voting is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in...
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Roland Ellison found guilty in beating of Hampden County correctional officer
Sentencing is set for 2:30 p.m. today. UPDATE, 3:45 p.m.: Ellison was sentenced Monday afternoon to 9 1/2 to 10 years in state prison. Click here for a new story. SPRINGFIELD - Roland Ellison was...
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Roland Ellison sentenced to 9 1/2 to 10 years for beating Hampden County...
Ellison was convicted of attacking corrections officer Joseph Giannetti, pictured. The Republican | Dave Roback03.26.2012 | SPRINGFIELD - Correctional officer Joseph Giannetti, seated with tie,...
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Carmina Fernandes and Manuel Silva win Ludlow selectmen's race
Jacob Oliveira kept his seat on the School Committee. LUDLOW - The two winners in the selectmen’s race in Monday’s annual town election were Carmina D. Fernandes, an attorney in town, and Manuel D....
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