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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
Accused Serial Arsonist Arrested By Plainfield Police Accused Serial Arsonist Arrested By Plainfield Police
Accused Serial Arsonist Arrested By Plainfield Police Plainfield Police have arrested an alleged serial arsonist. Roland Bourque III, 29, of Moosup, Connecticut, was arrested Thursday, July 23, on two counts of arson, WTNH reported. The charges stem from two fires: June 22, 2016, on South Main Street; and Aug. 17, 2017, on Roy Street. Bourque alleged confessed to setting the fires when he was arrested after being caught trying to set fire to an abandoned resident on May 2, WTHN reported. 

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COVID-19: Where Are The Hotspots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampshire County COVID-19: Where Are The Hotspots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampshire County
Covid-19: Where Are The Hotspots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampshire County All but two Hampshire County communities have a positive COVID-19 test rate under 2 percent. The Massachusetts 7-day positive COVID-19 test rate is at 1.7 percent, said Gov. Charlie Baker during a daily press conference on the pandemic. Reducing positive test rates to under 2 percent is a state goal. In Hampshire County, Goshen and Belchertown are the two communities with 14-day rates above 2 percent (7-day rates for individual communities are not provided by the state). The state economy is now in Phase 3 of a four-phase reopening plan. The fourth phase - which would see the reopening of …

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COVID-19: Where Are The Hotspots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampden County COVID-19: Where Are The Hotspots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampden County
Covid-19: Where Are The Hotspots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampden County There are six Hampden County communities with positive COVID-19 testing rates above 2 percent - is a higher than normal infection rate for Massachusetts. The Massachusetts 7-day positive COVID-19 test rate is at 1.7 percent, said Gov. Charlie Baker during a daily press conference on the pandemic. Reducing positive test rates to under 2 percent is a state goal. In Hampden County, Russell is still the municipality with the highest rate of positive COVID-19 tests, countywide, over the past 14 days (16.7 percent for Russell), followed by Chicopee, West Springfield, Holyoke, and Springfield. T…

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Business
Marijuana Dispensary NETA Accused Of Using Union-Busting Tactics Against Employees Marijuana Dispensary NETA Accused Of Using Union-Busting Tactics Against Employees
Marijuana Dispensary Neta Accused Of Using Union-Busting Tactics Against Employees Marijuana dispensary NETA has been accused of quashing employee efforts to unionize at its Brookline and Franklin facilities. Over the last two months, the UFCW Local 1445 (United Food and Commercial Workers) labor union has filed a host of federal complaints alleging that employees have been fired or threatened over collective bargaining efforts at two of the facilities owned by NETA - New England Treatment Access, according to the Boston Business Journal. NETA has denied the complaints. “We support everyone’s right to join or not join a union, but because NETA already offers progressiv…

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COVID-19: Where Are The Hot Spots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Worcester County COVID-19: Where Are The Hot Spots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Worcester County
Covid-19: Where Are The Hot Spots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Worcester County In a bit of good news, the City of Worcester's positive test rate for COVID-19 infections took a nosedive compared to last week. The 14-day rate of positive COVID-19 tests in Worcester dropped from 2.6 last week to 1.7 this week, the Baker Administration reported July 22.  Meanwhile, in Worcester County, Spencer has become the municipality with the highest rate of positive COVID-19 tests, countywide, over the past 14 days (2.3 percent for Spencer), followed by West Brookfield, Westborough, and Worcester. The state economy is now in Phase 3 of a four-phase reopening plan. The fourth phase …

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Business
Several Grocers, Shoe Shop, Metal Coating Co. Are Among New Businesses Registered In Enfield Several Grocers, Shoe Shop, Metal Coating Co. Are Among New Businesses Registered In Enfield
Several Grocers, Shoe Shop, Metal Coating Co. Are Among New Businesses Registered In Enfield Three new food markets, a shoe store, a commercial horse property, and a metal coating company are among the more than 20 new businesses that registered in Enfield in June. Connecticut releases new business registrations each month. Here are the registrations for Enfield in June, the most recent information available: - Prime Property Connection, activities related to real estate, 302 Enfield St.; - Too Lavish Essentials, shoe store, 5 Montano Rd.; - Sheehan Carpentry Services, residential remodeling, 6 Wheeler Dr.; - Touch of Class Auto Detailing, automotive body, painting, and interior…

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Business
A New Restaurant For Northampton? T. Roots Applies For Liquor License A New Restaurant For Northampton? T. Roots Applies For Liquor License
A New Restaurant For Northampton? T. Roots Applies For Liquor License T. Roots Inc. is seeking a new seasonal liquor license in Northampton. The company, which was founded in May, has plans to open a restaurant at 249 Main St., according to public records. It is the site of the former Viva Fresh Pasta restaurant on the corner of Main and Masonic streets. Viva closed in August 2019. Owners are applying for a new seasonal wine and malt restaurant license. A Northampton License COmmission hearing on the liquor application will be held, virtually, Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. T. Roots president is Hui Lan Tsao, according to the Secretary of State. Pei Yi Fu, of Jamaica …

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Police & Fire
Suspect Arrested In WMass Apartment Fire That Displaced 16 People Suspect Arrested In WMass Apartment Fire That Displaced 16 People
Suspect Arrested In WMass Apartment Fire That Displaced 16 People A Springfield man has been arrested in connection with a fire set at an apartment complex. Christopher Watkins, 35, of Springfield, was arrested on July 21 stemming from a fire at 500 Hancock St., the Springfield Fire Commissioner said. He has been charged with the burning of a dwelling, the commissioner said. More than 16 residents were displaced by the fire, the commissioner said. On July 21, Tuesday, at around 6:48 a.m., the Springfield Arson and Bomb Squad were called to an apartment complex at 500 Hancock St., where a fire in the second-floor apartment had spread into the roof. A fire…

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Former Candidate For Connecticut Governor Struck By Vehicle While Jogging Former Candidate For Connecticut Governor Struck By Vehicle While Jogging
Former Candidate For Connecticut Governor Struck By Vehicle While Jogging A former candidate for Connecticut governor, "Oz" Griebel, was struck by a car in Pennsylvania. Richard Nelson "Oz" Griebel was hit by a car while jogging on Tuesday, July 21, according to WFSB, and is being treated for injuries. Griebel is the former president and CEO of the MetroHartford Alliance. He ran for governor as an independent in 2018.

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COVID-19: Visitors And Massachusetts Residents Face $500 Per-Day Fine If They Don't Quarantine COVID-19: Visitors And Massachusetts Residents Face $500 Per-Day Fine If They Don't Quarantine
Covid-19: Visitors And Massachusetts Residents Face $500 Per-Day Fine If They Don't Quarantine People who don’t comply with Massachusetts’ travel order to stop the spread of COVID-19 could be fined $500 per day. Gov. Charlie Baker announced the new fines Friday, July 24, during a regular press conference. Earlier this week, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont created a $1,000 fine for people who don't quarantine.  Visitors and in-state residents who are returning home must fill out a “Massachusetts Travel Form” and quarantine for 14 days. There are exemptions for people coming from the lower-risk states or can provide a negative COVID-19 test from the last 72 hours. Exempt states are Co…

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