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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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Police & Fire
UPDATED Fire On Main Street Is Dying Down UPDATED Fire On Main Street Is Dying Down
Updated Fire On Main Street Is Dying Down Firefighters have knocked back the clouds of thick black smoke that have consumed much of the 1000 block on Main Street, Tuesday, Aug. 18, afternoon. Firefighters are still on scene of the four-alarm fire bringing the blaze under control. The clouds were reduced significantly by around 3 p.m. Emergency responders are asking that people stay out of the area, the 1000 block on Main Street, for now. A one-story commercial building caught fire around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18. It is not clear where or how the fire originated at this time. It is also unclear which businesses have been impa…

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Memorial For Police Officer Slain During Traffic Stop Unveiled Memorial For Police Officer Slain During Traffic Stop Unveiled
Memorial For Police Officer Slain During Traffic Stop Unveiled A police officer who was killed during a traffic stop is being honored with the dedication of a memorial park. The town of Leicester celebrated the new Tarentino Memorial Park and basketball court on Saturday, Aug. 15, in memory of Ronald Tarentino Jr. Tarentino had been a police officer on both the Leicester and Auburn police departments. He also played in the Leicester Basketball League. The new park and basketball court feature a plaque/park sign with a silver eagle, a basketball, and a note about Tarentino: “He was a friend to all.” It’s flanked by two black granite benches that includ…

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
SURVEY Should Worcester Police Wear Body Cameras? SURVEY Should Worcester Police Wear Body Cameras?
Survey Should Worcester Police Wear Body Cameras? What do you think about Worcester Police wearing body cameras? The city wants to know. At a Public Safety City Council Subcommittee meeting Monday, Aug. 17, Police Chief Steven Sargent said he wants to hear from the public about the controversial cameras before a final decision is made. Sargent is in favor of the cameras. Worcester Police did a six-month police body camera pilot program last year. The city is now considering whether to make the cameras a permanent piece of police equipment. Proponents of police body cameras say the recording devices provide more security for officers a…

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News
Airplane Crashes Into Occupied Groton Home Airplane Crashes Into Occupied Groton Home
Airplane Crashes Into Occupied Groton Home An airplane crashed into a Groton home the evening of Monday, Aug. 17 - slamming through the occupied dwelling’s roof. No fatalities or life-threatening injuries were reported with the flight crew or residents, police said. At around 10:38 p.m. Groton Emergency Communications Center received multiple reports of a plane crash on Ring Drive at Donna Drive. The small aircraft was carrying two people. While the crash didn’t cause a structure fire, emergency responders evacuated nearby homes to be safe, police said. Responding agencies included those from Groton, Poquonnock, Mystic, and a rep…

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News
5 Takeaways From Last Night's Congressman Neal v. Mayor Morse Debate 5 Takeaways From Last Night's Congressman Neal v. Mayor Morse Debate
5 Takeaways From Last Night's Congressman Neal v. Mayor Morse Debate Real issues were at the heart of last night’s debate between candidates seeking to represent Massachusetts’ First Congressional District - which includes Hampden and Berkshire counties as well as large sections of Hampshire and Franklin counties. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and challenger Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse faced off in their first hour-long debate. Another is planned for Aug. 20. Among the topics were COVID-19, campaign donations, Trump’s taxes, and whether either candidate is adequately present in the district. Here are five takeaways from last night’s debate: 1. Corporate Money Neal …

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Police & Fire
Vermont Man Leads Police On High-Speed Chase, Apparently Shoots Self Vermont Man Leads Police On High-Speed Chase, Apparently Shoots Self
Vermont Man Leads Police On High-Speed Chase, Apparently Shoots Self A 27-year-old Vermont man who led police on a high-speed chase on I-91 is dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. On Sunday, Aug. 16, Massachusetts State Police attempted to stop a vehicle on Interstate 91 in Holyoke for having an unreadable license plate, the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office said. The driver allegedly sped off reaching speeds of 100-112 mph, police said. The driver of the vehicle allegedly attempted to take Exit 18 in Northampton, but drove through the median and collide with a guardrail at the northbound ramp, the DA said. Police observed one man in th…

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Police & Fire
Homeowner Confronts Man Allegedly Ransacking Neighborhood Cars; Gets Punched Homeowner Confronts Man Allegedly Ransacking Neighborhood Cars; Gets Punched
Homeowner Confronts Man Allegedly Ransacking Neighborhood Cars; Gets Punched Milford  (CT) Police have arrested a man that allegedly punched a homeowner who confronted him mid-robbery. Christopher Wenzloff, 29, of Wethersfield, was arrested Saturday, Aug. 15, on the charges of criminal attempt robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, and breach of peace, police said. A woman was also arrested at the scene: Leann Ciaramella, 33, of Milford, was arrested on the charges of criminal attempt robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, possession of narcotics, and possession of drug paraphern…

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Politics
WATCH: Congressman Neal, Mayor Morse Debate Tonight, Monday, Aug. 17 WATCH: Congressman Neal, Mayor Morse Debate Tonight, Monday, Aug. 17
Watch: Congressman Neal, Mayor Morse Debate Tonight, Monday, Aug. 17 U.S. Rep. Richard Neal will debate challenger Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse Monday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. They are both running as Democrats to represent Massachusetts’ 1st Congressional District. The district includes Hampden and Berkshire counties as well as large sections of Hampshire and Franklin counties. The primary election will be Sept. 1 to see who will represent the Democrats on the November ballot. The hour-long debate will be the first between the two politicians. It will be moderated by veteran newsman Ray Hershel. The event was organized by The Republican and MassLive, New England P…

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Police & Fire
Springfield Police Fires Gun To Avoid Being Hit By Car During Drag Race Crackdown Springfield Police Fires Gun To Avoid Being Hit By Car During Drag Race Crackdown
Springfield Police Fires Gun To Avoid Being Hit By Car During Drag Race Crackdown A Springfield Police officer allegedly shot through a windshield at a suspect because the man in the vehicle was trying to hit the officer, Sunday. Aug. 16. Meanwhile, a second officer involved in the incident was transported to Baystate Medical Center where he was treated for a head injury and released, police said. The driver is not believed to have been struck by the officer’s bullets as he fled the scene, police said. Police continue to search for the suspect who is described as a young, white man with light hair. He was driving a Honda with a false license plate. As is standard proce…

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Business
UPDATED Wave of Pink Slips Hit As Amazon Cuts Ties With Local Companies - Offers New Jobs UPDATED Wave of Pink Slips Hit As Amazon Cuts Ties With Local Companies - Offers New Jobs
Updated Wave of Pink Slips Hit As Amazon Cuts Ties With Local Companies - Offers New Jobs Hundreds of delivery drivers will be laid off in the coming months as small logistics companies are dropped by mega-online retailer Amazon. In this round, Courier Distribution Systems, LLC, will layoff or reduce the hours of 238 employees across its Milford, Dedham, and Everett facilities, according to a WARN letter filed with the Massachusetts Rapid Response Team. In July, Systemized Logistics of Bristol, Connecticut, announced 50 employees would be laid off due to a decline in orders from Amazon, the company owner said in a WARN letter. The company made another 70 layoffs between its Mass…

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