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October 26, 2026

Easthampton restaurants and bars can now apply for eight new liquor licenses

(Daily Hampshire Gazette) Easthampton — EASTHAMPTON — After months of effort, the city has secured eight new liquor licenses that...
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October 26, 2026

Quabbin water grabs, killed tax relief and Massachusetts drone battles test Beacon Hill

(NEPM) WESTERN MASS — Finally, Ella, Amazon wants to launch drone deliveries out of Westborough. That's about an hour east...
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October 26, 2026

Senator Velis supports Holyoke firefighters with gym donation

(22 News WWLP) HOLYOKE — HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – State Sen. John Velis spent Monday morning with members of the...
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October 25, 2026

Senator Velis hosts free pumpkin giveaway in Westfield

(22 News WWLP) WESTFIELD, – Senator John Velis hosted a free pumpkin giveaway on Saturday at the Stanley Park Children’s...
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October 23, 2026

Promising ‘more neighbors,’ Way Finders opens 41-unit Essex Village in Holyoke

(Masslive) HOLYOKE — New residents soon will start moving into Essex Village, Way Finders’ new $28.5 million, 41-unit property next...
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October 22, 2026

Question 3 would create all-party primary

(Western Mass News) SPRINGFIELD -- Ballot Question 3 would eliminate political party primaries in Massachusetts and establish a single, all-party...
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October 20, 2026

Area Briefs: Velis delivers $20K for Magic for Maddie Foundation

(Daily Hampshire Gazette) HOLYOKE — State Sen. John C. Velis, D-Westfield presented $20,000 in state funding to the Magic for...
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October 19, 2026

Sen. Velis Presents $20,000 in State Funding to Magic for Maddie

(Healthcare News) HOLYOKE — State Sen. John Velis attended the Magic for Maddie 5K and Carnival on Oct. 17, an...
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Quote from Senator Velis displayed on the news saying, "We cannot wait for a veteran to be in crisis before we start asking whether they are connected to the care they have earned."
October 9, 2026

Senator Velis calls for action after veteran suicide report

(WWLP) WESTFIELD, Mass. – In response to new federal data on veteran suicides, Senator John Velis is calling for expanded...
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October 5, 2026

Holyoke receives $1.6 million in state grants for downtown businesses and housing

(The Reminder) HOLYOKE — Small business owners gathered at Old San Juan Bakery on Oct. 2 to learn about the...
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