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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

Guns, Cell Phones Seized; Revoked Registration Leads To Arrest A revoked motor vehicle registration tipped off police suspicion that led to an arrest as well as the confiscation of a firearm. Cody Mounsysavanh, 25, of Fitchburg, was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 9, at around 3 a.m. on Harvard Street in Fitchburg on the charges of possession of a firearm without an FID Card, carrying a firearm, possession of ammunition with an FID Card, carrying a loaded firearm, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, operating a motor vehicle with a revoked registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle, police said. When police pulled Mounsysavanh ov…

by Kristin Palpini

09/14/2020

Business

Business Owners Win: 'Shared Streets' To Be Removed From Northampton Business owners who disliked Northampton’s new Shared Streets and Spaces initiative have gotten their way. Northampton will be removing the temporary changes to Main Street that reduced parking in favor of wider sidewalks and more outdoor dining. The redesign included artwork painted on the streets and additional flower pots between Old South Street/State Street and King Street/Pleasant Street. Monday, Sept. 14, at around 9 p.m., city workers will begin to dismantle the shared streets project - removing barriers, planters, signage, and restoring the street to four lanes of traffic, instead…

by Kristin Palpini

09/14/2020

Police & Fire

'Killer' Scam Reaches Connecticut; Police Advise Potential Victims The person texting certainly seemed to know the victim - and the threat to kill him and his family appeared to be real. But it was all a hoax. North Haven Police are warning people about a vicious scam. The Police recently took a complaint from a person who had been contacted by an unknown person who claimed to be a member of a drug cartel. The scammer went on to note personal information about the victim - telephone number, address, date of birth, etc. - before asking for money, police said. If the money was not delivered, the scammers said, then the victim and his family would be killed.…

by Kristin Palpini

09/14/2020

Police & Fire

Covid-19: 'The Farm', A Popular Music Venue, Gets Shut-Down Order A homeowner who has held “live concerts” at his home has been issued a cease and desist order from the city. James Welch, the owner of “The Farm” on Moody Road in Enfield, is adamant that he is not holding concerts. Instead, The Farm has had some backyard cookouts, where there was music and social distancing was enforced, he said. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, large gatherings of 100 or more people are not permitted. The measure is expected to help stop the virus’ spread. The Farm has had five live music events since June, according to Patch. Enfield officials say the events appear to be p…

by Kristin Palpini

09/14/2020

News

Brown Water In Parts Of City Monday, Sept. 14, As Pump Station Reopens Residents can expect brown water coming out of their taps today, Monday, Sept. 14. The Department of Public Works and Parks in Worcester will be reactivating one of its water pumping stations. This may create rusty looking water during the mid-morning hours, the city said. The rusty water could be seen in the area of Pleasant Street from Tatnuck Square to the Paxton town line, Airport Drive, Goddard Memorial Drive to the Leicester town line, and the Moreland Street area. The DPW is asking people to check their water before using it, especially for laundry. For questions, or if dirty water…

by Kristin Palpini

09/14/2020

News

Worcester 'Wheelie Kids' Documentary Explains National Phenomena You’ve probably seen them in a city near you - you’ve almost certainly seen them on the news - they’re the “Wheelie Kids,” a bunch of young people getting together to do tricks on bicycles. And they’re feeling maligned, according to a write up on the local blog, “Worcester Sucks and I Love It.” A mini-documentary, "508 The Take Over," was recently made about the grassroots movement in Worcester, how it started, and where it’s going. The local groups are 508bikelife, Spoke Nips, and 508 Safety Riders. However, you can find versions of these bicyclist groups in many cities across the nation…

by Kristin Palpini

09/12/2020

News

Toy Hall Of Fame 2020 Nominees Include Color-Barrier Breaking Doll, Tamagotchi, Risk This year’s finalists to be inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame include a doll that broke the color barrier, anatomically-correct horses, sidewalk chalk, and Lite-Brite. The Toy Hall of Fame is part of the National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. Every year, the hall inducts three new toys. To have an impact on the winners in November, people can vote for their favorite toy. Voting can be done now through Sept. 16. Toys are judged on various criteria to make it into the hall of fame: icon status, longevity, creativity, and innovation. The hall of fame was founded in 1998. Th…

by Kristin Palpini

09/11/2020

News

UMass Amherst, Unions Square Off On Cost-Saving Measures During Covid-19 Two labor unions allege that the University of Massachusetts Amherst is pushing for hundreds of layoffs if employees don’t agree to certain concessions. UMass Amherst officials say the cuts are necessary to make ends meet during the COVID-19 crisis. The Professional Staff Union and the University Staff Association say that they have filed complaints with the state against UMass. Administrators, the unions said, have asked employees to make up $5.2 million in voluntary staff cuts and early retirements, but that they have not justified the cuts. “UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy is…

by Kristin Palpini

09/11/2020

News

Change Trans Student-Athlete Policy Or Lose Funding, Fed Tells Connecticut Schools The federal government is threatening to withhold millions of dollars from Connecticut schools if they don’t change their policies on transgender athletes. New Haven’s magnet school program allows transgender students to play on any sports team they choose. The federal government wants New Haven to ban this choice. The Federal Magnet Schools Assistance Grant Program has vowed to withhold $6 million from the city’s magnet schools, according to WNPR. New Haven magnet schools include Davis Street, King/Robinson, and High School in the Community. The funds could be withheld due to a recent d…

by Kristin Palpini

09/11/2020

Police & Fire

Live Police Investigation, Shooting, Jams Parkville Area, Friday, Sept. 11 Police are in the Parkville neighborhood responding to a report of shots being fired around 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11. Hartford Police said they are investigating in the area of Park, Greenwood, and Amity streets and that people should seek alternate travel routes. Shortly after police received a report of shots benign fired, a male victim arrived at St. Francis with a non-life-threatening injury to his legs.

by Kristin Palpini

09/11/2020

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