Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of October.
Good morning, Springfield.
🏘️ Community
Local musician Justin Spencer organized a donation drive for Ronnie and Annette Hefner, but the West Springfield couple struggles to find permanent housing despite receiving + $15,000 and a state voucher amid a housing shortage.
They continue living in temporary accommodations as efforts to secure an apartment face hurdles.
💼 Business
Stop & Shop is offering customers a 10% in-store discount up to $10 off from today through Thursday, Oct.
22 while it works to restore online services after a cybersecurity incident that began earlier this week (no customer data has been compromised).
📰 Economy
On Friday, two Massachusetts State Lottery players won prizes of at least $500K when a winning ticket was sold at Bruso’s Liquor II in Barre, while another claimed $651,767 online.
Nearly 1,000 winners were announced statewide + 15 were in Springfield.
🌲 Environment
Palmer Renewable Energy’s 35-megawatt biomass incinerator proposal still faces legal and community opposition as it awaits a state air permit and further city review.
Hearings will be held on Nov. 9 and Dec. 8 near the proposed site at 1000 Page Blvd.
🏈 Sports
High school girls volleyball in Western Mass nears season's end as teams clinch conferences while key matches remain.
Springfield Central leads the tight Central race with a rematch on Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. plus Mount Greylock and Lenox will clash on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. for Berkshire.
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