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Kristin Palpini

Managing Editor CT/WMa

kpalpini@dailyvoice.com

Kristin is a journalist with nearly 20 years experience reporting and editing in Massachusetts. She got her start in the field at The Daily Hampshire Gazette in Northampton, MA, where she rose to the rank of web editor. She’s been the editor in chief of the Valley Advocate, an alternative weekly newspaper also out of Northampton, and creator and editor of the award-winning Berkshire Eagle’s Business Insider (Pittsfield, MA.). Kristin is dedicated to rooting out the truth as well as the juicy details that come along with it. She also enjoys saying “y'all” far too often for someone who was born in the Bay State and kayaking. She was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Kristin Palpini's Contributions

Police & Fire
Suspect In Fatal Shooting Over Restaurant Bill Indicted Suspect In Fatal Shooting Over Restaurant Bill Indicted
Suspect In Fatal Shooting Over Restaurant Bill Indicted An indictment has been handed down in regards to a 21-year-old man who lost his life this summer, allegedly, over how to split up a restaurant bill. On Monday, Sept. 21, Leroy Thompson, Jr., 24, of Worcester, was indicted on the charges of murder, reckless endangerment, carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, and possession of ammunition with an FID card, said the Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Thompson’s charges stem from the death of Joshua Lopez, 24, of Worcester, who was allegedly fatally shot July 5 while sitting …

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by Kristin Palpini
News
$2.2 Million Lotto Winner Running Out Of Time To Claim Prize; More Unclaimed Wins $2.2 Million Lotto Winner Running Out Of Time To Claim Prize; More Unclaimed Wins
$2.2 Million Lotto Winner Running Out Of Time To Claim Prize; More Unclaimed Wins Time is running out for the winner of a $2.2 million CT Lottery Lotto to claim their prize. If the winner doesn’t step forward with the winning ticket by Oct. 21, the money will revert back to the state’s lottery. The winning six-number ticket was sold at the Hamden Shell on Whitney Avenue in Hamden for the April 24 drawing. The winning numbers for that drawing are 2 - 7 - 8 - 12- 17 - 24. To claim the prize, the winner has to go to any CT Lottery retailer and have the ticket validated or call (860) 713-2680 to schedule an appointment at the CT Lottery Headquarters in Rocky Hill. Right n…

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Business
Bump In The Road: NYC Developer That Renovated Springfield Apartments Eyes Worcester Bump In The Road: NYC Developer That Renovated Springfield Apartments Eyes Worcester
Bump In The Road: NYC Developer That Renovated Springfield Apartments Eyes Worcester An NYC developer that recently finished apartments in Springfield - with a few bumps along the way - is eyeing construction in Worcester. SilverBrick Group, of New York, New York City, is weighing whether to invest $54 million to create more than 300 units of affordable housing at the Commerce Building, aka Worcester’s first skyscraper. SilverBrick finished a similar, though much smaller, renovation project in Springfield in 2019. SilverBrick Square apartments in downtown Springfield is a 99-unit building featuring mostly market-rate studio and single-bedroom units.  The construction …

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Police & Fire
Stealing 17 Firearms Capped Off Crime Spree, US Attorney Says Stealing 17 Firearms Capped Off Crime Spree, US Attorney Says
Stealing 17 Firearms Capped Off Crime Spree, US Attorney Says Two men went on an alleged crime spree before stealing 17 firearms from a local store. The men have been arrested and charged with theft. Fernando Rivera, 24, and Christian Castro, 29, both of Connecticut, were each charged with one count of stealing firearms from a federal firearms licensee, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts. On Aug. 29, according to court documents, Rivera and Castro, as well as others, allegedly drove in two cars - one of which was stolen - and proceeded to drive around Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire stealing, or at least atte…

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Police & Fire
8 Fire Departments Needed To Knock Down Raging House Fire 8 Fire Departments Needed To Knock Down Raging House Fire
8 Fire Departments Needed To Knock Down Raging House Fire It took eight fire departments to put out a raging house fire over the weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 19, around 11:30 p.m., Spencer firefighters responded to a report of a fire on Sheppard Road. The fire had started in the attic, firefighters said. The flames quickly spread and the town called in back up from Southbridge, Brimfield, Holland, Charlton, Brookfield, East Brookfield, and Auburn. The cause of the fire is under investigation. People sustained minor injuries in the blaze, firefighters said. 

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Business
Nostalgic Sweets Shop Closes As Elm Street Businesses Hang In There Nostalgic Sweets Shop Closes As Elm Street Businesses Hang In There
Nostalgic Sweets Shop Closes As Elm Street Businesses Hang In There Munchy’s Malt Shop has closed for good. The nostalgic sweets shop on North Elm Street in Westfield had its last day on Sunday, Sept. 20, according to the company’s Facebook. The owners did not give a reason for closing and in late July were looking to make a hire. Elm Street, Westfield's downtown strip, has lost few if any, businesses due to COVID-19. The city's small businesses seem to be weathering the storm, though it's difficult.  Munchy’s opened in 2019. It is now co-owned by Deborah Schultz and Al Bonyeau. The restaurant sold sweets including ice cream, milkshakes, hand-poured …

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News
COVID-19: Check Out List Of High- And Low-Risk Sports For Student-Athletes COVID-19: Check Out List Of High- And Low-Risk Sports For Student-Athletes
Covid-19: Check Out List Of High- And Low-Risk Sports For Student-Athletes As school districts everywhere make decisions about how to safely offer student athletics, one city has broken down which sports post the greatest and least risk of spreading COVID-19. The New Haven School District produced a list of low-risk, moderate-risk, and high-risk sports The district has decided that high-risk sports will not be held this fall, while moderate-risk activities can go on with some modifications. Here is how the sports broke down: LOW-RISK - activities that can be done with social distancing or solo without shared equipment. - Cross country - Fencing - Sideline Ch…

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Business
Four Bed, Bath, & Beyond Shops Closing Permanently In Connecticut Four Bed, Bath, & Beyond Shops Closing Permanently In Connecticut
Four Bed, Bath, & Beyond Shops Closing Permanently In Connecticut There are four Bed, Bath, and Beyond Connecticut stores that will close soon as part of the company’s plan to shutter more than 60 stores in 2020. The housewares chain store said on Friday, Sept. 18, according to USA Today, that it planned to close 63 stores including the ones in: Danbury, Sugar Hollow Road Mildford, Boston Post Road Farmington, Southeast Road Torrington, East Main Street. While many retailers and restaurants have closed due to the COVID-19 restrictions on the economy, Bed, Bath, and Beyond, over the winter, before COVID-19 became aa serious risk in the U.S., the store ann…

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News
Being Black: Racism Against Springfield College Students Is Aired On Instagram Being Black: Racism Against Springfield College Students Is Aired On Instagram
Being Black: Racism Against Springfield College Students Is Aired On Instagram Black At Springfield College, a new Instagram account, is shining a spotlight on racist incidents students allege happened on campus or in connection to the school community. The account @blackatspringfieldcollege, which was started in late August, features mostly anonymous, written statements. The social media postings are similar to other "black at" accounts popping up at American colleges and universities. The 30 or so anonymous statements tell of instances where students were called racial slurs or singled out and treated poorly because of their skin color. Meanwhile, Springfield Colle…

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Police & Fire
Homicide Led To Lockdown In Hartford Homicide Led To Lockdown In Hartford
Homicide Led To Lockdown In Hartford Police are investigating a homicide in a residential neighborhood that forced the precautionary lockdowns of two schools and a daycare. Hartford Police are investigating a homicide on Fairfield Avenue. There is a 21-year-old male victim, according to Fox61. The attack is believed to have been targetted. When police arrived at the scene, the suspect had already fled and has not been located. The Hyland Daycare, Bellizzi Middle School, and Kennelly School were put on lockdown from around 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 18, while police investigated the reported shooting. The lockdo…

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