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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.

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Nearly 4,000 Students In Two Large CT Cities Have Not Declared Back-To-School Plans Nearly 4,000 Students In Two Large CT Cities Have Not Declared Back-To-School Plans
Nearly 4,000 Students In Two Large CT Cities Have Not Declared Back-To-School Plans Thousands of surprises are anticipated for the first day of school in Hartford and Waterbury where 10 percent of families are yet to inform districts of their students’ education plans. Public schools in these cities are reopening on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Without knowing the number of students physically attending classes, administrators are having a hard time determining how to socially distance students, and much equipment is needed. Waterbury Superintendent Verna Ruffin said the district is missing information on 2,000 students’ back-to-school plans, according to NBC Connecticut. Due to …

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
COVID-19: Ridership Down 80 Percent At Bradley Airport COVID-19: Ridership Down 80 Percent At Bradley Airport
Covid-19: Ridership Down 80 Percent At Bradley Airport Ridership is down by 80 percent at Bradley International Airport, causing officials to worry about losing major airlines. Meanwhile, revenue is down $10 million below budget, according to WFSB. The story is the same in many airports around the nation: COVID-19 has sapped air travel. Earlier this summer, Southwest reduced the number of flights coming in and out of Bradley due to low ridership. In the month of May, the most recent information publicly available, there were 57,843 enplanements and deplanements at Bradley, according to Bradley. Last May, there were 612,306 passengers gettin…

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Popular Pedestrian Bridge In Hampshire County Closed For Repairs Popular Pedestrian Bridge In Hampshire County Closed For Repairs
Popular Pedestrian Bridge In Hampshire County Closed For Repairs The wooden pedestrian bridge over Plum Brook on West Stree in Amherst has been closed due to deterioration. Inspectors noticed on Wednesday, Aug. 26, that the bridge’s eastern side had fallen into such a state of disrepair that it was no longer safe for people to use. The town has pledged to fix the bridge. In the meantime, the sidewalk has been detoured onto the street’s shoulder and jersey barriers have been installed to provide a barrier between pedestrians and motor vehicles. An access ramp was slated to be installed. The bridge will be removed for repairs and if all goes well, it w…

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Police & Fire
Pounds of Marijuana Seized, Arrests Made In CT SWAT Bust Pounds of Marijuana Seized, Arrests Made In CT SWAT Bust
Pounds of Marijuana Seized, Arrests Made In CT SWAT Bust Police found 7 pounds of marijuana, guns, and ammunition following a SWAT Team-involved search of a Meriden home Thursday, Sept. 3. Two people who reside at the Colony Street-home that was searched were arrested: Emilio Mercado, 27, has been charged with possession with intent to sell and operating a drug factory, police said; Caz Alicea, 32, has been charged with possession with intent to sell, operating a drug factory, violation of a protective order, criminal possession of ammunition, and interfering with police, police said.  The investigation that led to the confiscation of drug…

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Business
Drive-Thru Gambling Coming Saturday, Sept. 5, To Massachusetts Drive-Thru Gambling Coming Saturday, Sept. 5, To Massachusetts
Drive-Thru Gambling Coming Saturday, Sept. 5, To Massachusetts Add placing a bet on the Kentucky Derby to the list of things you can do without having to get out of your car. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has greenlit a plan for the Plainridge Park Casino to offer drive-thru betting for the annual horse race. The approval went through on Thursday, Sept. 3, according to PlayMA, an industry publication. The Kentucky Derby is Saturday, Sept. 5. In 2018, about $227 million was wagered on the derby, according to BoydsBets. The drive-thru option was created to allow for gambling to continue while still observing COVID-19 restrictions. Plainridge Par…

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Police & Fire
Fire That Injured 3 Firefighters Is Suspected Arson; Arrest Made Fire That Injured 3 Firefighters Is Suspected Arson; Arrest Made
Fire That Injured 3 Firefighters Is Suspected Arson; Arrest Made Police have arrested a man accused of setting a fire that injured three firefighters and torched a Springfield building. Jose Rodriguez-Acevedo, 21, of Springfield, was arrested Friday, Set. 4, and charged with arson of a dwelling and three counts of causing injury to a firefighter in the performance of their duties, according to the Office of Springfield Fire Commissioner Bernard Calvi. He was arrested around 10:30 a.m. in Johnny Appleseed Park. Rodriguez-Acevedo’s arrest is in connection to the Aug. 23 fire that spread to vacant buildings at 312-320 Locust St. He allegedly lit a mattress…

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Police & Fire
Cars Recovered, Arrests Made, Thursday, Sept. 3, Amid Spike In CT Vehicle Thefts Cars Recovered, Arrests Made, Thursday, Sept. 3, Amid Spike In CT Vehicle Thefts
Cars Recovered, Arrests Made, Thursday, Sept. 3, Amid Spike In CT Vehicle Thefts Multiple arrests were made and cars recovered in “Auto Theft Operation,” Thursday, Sept. 3. In Hartford, police made five arrests in connection to a wave of car thefts and break-ins that have been plaguing not just the city, but all of Connecticut and Massachusets as well. A sixth person arrested was a juvenile, police said. In addition to the arrests, police recovered 11 stolen motor vehicles. In a Tweet announcing the busts, Hartford Police advised people to “lock your cars, take your fobs” to protect their motor vehicles. 

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Funky Massachusetts Town Eyes Art Tax On Construction Projects Funky Massachusetts Town Eyes Art Tax On Construction Projects
Funky Massachusetts Town Eyes Art Tax On Construction Projects A Massachusetts town known for its out-of-the-box programs and solutions to local and national issues is eyeing the creation of an art tax. If approved, town-funded construction projects would include an additional fee for the purposes of promoting, creating, acquiring, and maintaining public art in Amherst. Amherst residents will get a chance to comment on the proposed bylaw on Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m., during the Town Council virtual meeting. Town Council could vote on the bylaw - the “Percent for Art” bylaw - as soon as Sept. 21, according to a town announcement. Amherst is already k…

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Police & Fire
Man Who Hit Girlfriend With Car Is Caught, Arrested Man Who Hit Girlfriend With Car Is Caught, Arrested
Man Who Hit Girlfriend With Car Is Caught, Arrested A man who used a motor vehicle to hit his girlfriend Thursday, Sept. 3, has been arrested. Joseph C. Adams, 30, Easthampton was arrested on the charges of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon, leaving the scene of personal injury, and misleading a criminal investigation, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. The 26-year-old girlfriend was allegedly struck by Adams in a motor vehicle while she was walking in the area of 1095 Florence Road, Northampton, in the evening, the DA said. She was transported to the hospital to receive treatment for non-life-threaten…

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Police & Fire
Body Found At Beach Identified As CT Man Body Found At Beach Identified As CT Man
Body Found At Beach Identified As CT Man The body discovered in the water at a Groton beach has been identified. Police said the man who was found at the Eastern Point Beach, Friday, Aug. 28, is Javon Reynolds, 38, of Hartford, according to The Day. The cause of death is under investigation.

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