‘Not a pain that goes away’: Westfield vigil marks Overdose Awareness Day
Mental health outreach efforts in Holyoke recognized
Velis calls attention to youth mental health crisis
New Substance Use Disorder Bill being crafted to help tackle issues with the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts
New Russell-Montgomery Police Dept. garage dedicated to veteran
History made at HERO Act signing ceremony
State, local leaders weigh in on Governor Healey signing $58 billion budget
Senate passes ‘Taylor Swift Bill’: Full cost to buy a ticket would be displayed before purchase made
Senator Velis seeks action to address military suicides unrelated to combat
7 Western Mass communities to provide teen activities with state Summer Nights funds
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August 30, 2024
WESTFIELD NEWS— Every 11 minutes, a person dies of an opioid overdose. At the International Overdose Awareness Day vigil, which...
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August 27, 2024
(WWLP) – Senator John Velis made a stop in Holyoke to recognize local outreach efforts targeting youth mental health this...
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August 22, 2024
(WWLP) – Following a CDC release showing worsening mental health statistics among high schoolers, State Senator John Velis is calling...
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August 15, 2024
(WWLP) – There’s a new Substance Use Disorder Bill in the works crafted by the Senate and the House. 22News...
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August 13, 2024
(Reminder) — The new Russell-Montgomery Police Department garage on the grounds of the former Russell Elementary School was dedicated to...
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August 8, 2024
(WWLP) – Governor Healey, joined by veterans and legislators from western Massachusetts and across the state, held a signing ceremony...
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July 29, 2024
(Western Mass News- Maria Wilson) Ten days after arriving on her desk, Governor Maura Healey has signed into law the...
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July 28, 2024
(Daily Hampshire Gazette- Emilee Klein) On Nov. 15, 2022, thousands of Taylor Swift fans glued one eye to the clock...
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July 26, 2024
(WWLP)– State Senator John Velis is voicing his concerns over the rise in suicides among military active duty members that...
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July 17, 2024
HOLYOKE — There’s not a whole lot to do on a weeknight for teenagers in the city except to play...
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