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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

Business

Bill Requiring Food, Medicine Reimbursement Would Cause Higher Bills, Says Eversource Under a new bill, Connecticut residents could be reimbursed up to $1,000 for spoiled food and medicine due to long power outages, but Eversource says that protection may come at a high price to customers. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Eversource CEO Jim Judge responded to criticism that the power company took too long to restore electricity to many parts of Connecticut following the August Tropical STorm Isaias. Some customers waited 9 days for power to return. The proposed Connecticut bill would give the state’s Public Utilities Regulation Administration (PURA) the authority to require power compa…

by Kristin Palpini

09/10/2020

Police & Fire

Dump Truck V. Bicycle Crash Leaves 50-Year-Old Man In Critical Condition A 50-year-old man is in critical condition after the bicycle he was riding collided with a 16-wheeler dump truck Thursday, Sept. 10. The accident happened around 11 a.m. at the intersection of Appleton and Bowers streets in Holyoke, the Holyoke Fire Department said. Firefighters had to use a forklift from Sullivan Metals for the extrication at the scene. The name of the 50-year-old man on the bicycle has not been released, but firefighters said he was transported to the hospital in critical condition. The accident is being investigated by Holyoke and State police.

by Kristin Palpini

09/10/2020

Business

Free, Healthy Snacks For Students At Stop & Shop Now Available Free healthy snacks and hand sanitizer are being handed out to Stop & Shop customers in an effort to help families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stop & Shop is calling them “better for you” snacks. The grocer was inspired by the back-to-school season and the consideration that families home-schooling their children or using a hybrid approach to education would need to feed their children more often at home. This could be a struggle for some families. “We hope our snack program will make a difference in the lives of thousands of families and students across our communities,” said St…

by Kristin Palpini

09/10/2020

News

Worcester To Re-Open Some City Buildings/Services Closed For Covid-19 Worcester is reopening several city buildings to residents by appointment for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. On Monday, Sept. 14, Worcester is reopening City Hall, the Municipal Service Center, DPW&P, Worcester Police Department, and Inspectional Services/Worcester Fire Department. All the departments will be open with restricted hours and “stringent” safety protocols, the city said in a message to the community issued Thursday, Sept. 10. City Hall will be open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the 9-10 a.m. hour reserved for senior citizens and people …

by Kristin Palpini

09/10/2020

Business

MA Cities With Highest-In-Nation Covid-19 Unemployment Rates May Surprise You Several Massachusetts cities are on a nationwide list of community economies that were hardest hit by COVID-19. 24/7 Wall Street has compiled a ranking of the 35 metro areas and cities that have suffered the most job losses due to the pandemic. Worcester, Boston, Springfield, and Pittsfield all made the list. Our neighboring states fared better. There are no communities from Connecticut, Vermont, or New Hampshire on the list. New York and Pennsylvania are, however, well represented. There are currently about 13.6 million Americans out of work now. The unemployment rate stood at 10.2 perc…

by Kristin Palpini

09/10/2020

Police & Fire

Armed And Dangerous 'Wolf' Wanted In Connection To Homicide Police are seeking “Wolf,” a man wanted for questioning in connection with a homicide. Trevor “Wolf” Outlaw should be considered armed and dangerous, said Meriden Police who issued a "Wanted" poster on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Outlaw, 33, is also known as “Wolf,” “Wolfie,” and “F1.” There are seven outstanding warrants for his arrest over his alleged failure to appear in court to face multiple criminal charges. Those charges include criminal possession of a firearm, assault on the police, criminal attempt to commit assault on police, assault in the second degree, interfering with police, …

by Kristin Palpini

09/10/2020

Business

Want To Buy A Hotel? Hilton In Hartford Headed For Auction The Hilton in downtown Hartford is going up on the auction block. Owners of the Hilton Hartford, the Waterford Hotel Group, announced plans to auction the 388-room hotel on Wednesday, Sept. 9, according to the Hartford Business Journal. The decision to sell the building comes on the heels of the company’s plans to layoff 124 employees due to economic strain brought on by the COVID-19 lockdown. Waterford Hotel Group also laid off 126 Hartford Marriott Downtown employees, too, according to state records. The hotel’s worth or the starting price at auction has not bee released.

by Kristin Palpini

09/10/2020

Police & Fire

Second Grade Teacher/Swim Coach Arrested For Child Pornography A second-grade teacher and swim coach who has spent one-on-one time with children on the autism spectrum has been arrested on a child pornography charge. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, Milford Public School District second-grade teacher Vincent Kiejzo, 33, was charged with possession of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts. He has been with the district for seven years. Kiejzo had many other opportunities to come in contact with children, according to his LinkedIn profile. He was also a swim instructor for the past 19 years through the Milford Community School …

by Kristin Palpini

09/10/2020

Police & Fire

Apparent 'Bomb-Making Material' Causes Evacuation In Worcester The discovery of apparent “bomb-making materials” caused the evacuation of a Worcester apartment building on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Investigators discovered the suspicious items during the execution of a search warrant of an apartment on the fourth floor of 85 Harding St. The search was done in connection to the previous day’s arrest of two men on drug and firearms charges, according to the Worcester District Attorney. The Harding Street operation closed the street between Temple and Winter streets for several hours. The men who were arrested are: David Dolan, 38, of Worcester, who is being …

by Kristin Palpini

09/09/2020

Police & Fire

Crash Leads To Ex-New Haven Convict's Arrest An ex-convict is facing jail time after a car crash led police to find a firearm in his possession. Chaze Yopp, 27, of New Haven, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in U.S. District Court to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Connecticut said. He is out on a $25,000 bond pending sentencing, which has not yet been scheduled. Yopp drew suspicion in January after New Haven Police tried to pull over an SUV, in which he was a passenger, for multiple motor vehicle violations, court documents said. Instead of stopping, the SUV took off and crashed into …

by Kristin Palpini

09/09/2020

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