A Few Clouds 67°

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
Gunshots Hit Buildings, Vehicles And At Least One Person In Hawley Street Area Gunshots Hit Buildings, Vehicles And At Least One Person In Hawley Street Area
Gunshots Hit Buildings, Vehicles And At Least One Person In Hawley Street Area Three buildings and three vehicles were damaged by gunfire on Hawley Street in Worcester last night. On July 20, at 11 p.m., police were called to the area of Pleasant and Piedmont streets for a report of gunshots. Soon after, police were alerted to a gunshot victim arriving at a local hospital, police said. The victim has been identified as a 20-year-old Worcester man. Upon further investigation, police found the vehicle and building damage caused by firearms. If a person has information about this incident, they are asked to text an anonymous tip to 274637 (TIPWPD) or call (508) 799-8651…

SHARE

by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Out-of-towners Get Swimming Spot, Cotton Hollow In Glastonbury, Shut Down Out-of-towners Get Swimming Spot, Cotton Hollow In Glastonbury, Shut Down
Out-of-towners Get Swimming Spot, Cotton Hollow In Glastonbury, Shut Down The popular swimming spot, Cotton Hollow in Glastonbury, has been shut down indefinitely due to safety concerns. On Monday, July 20, Glastonbury Police said Cotton Hollow has seen a “significant increase” in use recently and emergency personnel has been called to the area to save cliff jumpers, police said. Police were also critical of the extra trash thrown around the natural spot. “Of particular concern is broken glass along the trails and possibly in the water,” said Police Chief Marshall S. Porter in a statement. Porter said that before reopening Cotton Hollow, the town should investi…

SHARE

by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
New Shrewsbury Police Chief Sworn In New Shrewsbury Police Chief Sworn In
New Shrewsbury Police Chief Sworn In Shrewsbury has a new police chief: former interim chief Kevin Anderson. Anderson was promoted to the full chief on July 20, according to a town-issued statement. He is a 26-year veteran of the Shrewsbury Police Department and, before taking on the interim role, was Detective Lieutenant, Detective Bureau Commanding Officer. Anderson first joined the Shrewsbury Police in 1994 as a patrolman. As chief, he will oversee a department with 64 employees serving a town of about 38,000 residents. Board of Selectmen Chairwoman Beth Casavant said Anderson impressed the board with his plans for the com…

SHARE

by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Holyoke Man Gets Less Than One Year In Prison For Selling Cocaine Holyoke Man Gets Less Than One Year In Prison For Selling Cocaine
Holyoke Man Gets Less Than One Year In Prison For Selling Cocaine A Holyoke man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for selling cocaine. Roberto Santiago, 45, of Holyoke, was sentenced July 17 in U.S. District Court Massachusetts for drug possession and distribution, according to the Massachusetts Attorney’s Office. In addition to the 10 months imprisonment, the judge sentenced Santiago to three years of parole. On Sept. 30, 2019, Santiago sold cocaine in Holyoke, the State’s Attorney’s Office said. Santiago’s arrest was part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program that brings together multiple levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime.

SHARE

by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Hartford Man Is Sentenced To Two Years For Illegal Firearm Possession Hartford Man Is Sentenced To Two Years For Illegal Firearm Possession
Hartford Man Is Sentenced To Two Years For Illegal Firearm Possession A Hartford man has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for possession of an illegal firearm. Noel Perez, 23, of Hartford, was sentenced July 20 in U.S. District Court New Haven to 24 months imprisonment followed by three years of parole for illegally possessing a firearm, the Connecticut State Attorney’s Office said. Perez has prior federal convictions. In Connecticut, it is illegal for a person with felony convictions to possess a firearm or ammunition that has moved in interstate or foreign commerce. Perez’s criminal history includes felony convictions for assault, burglary, and la…

SHARE

by Kristin Palpini
Traffic
Caroline Avenue In Shrewsbury Is Closed Caroline Avenue In Shrewsbury Is Closed
Caroline Avenue In Shrewsbury Is Closed Caroline Avenue will be closed to through traffic now and until water damage has been repaired. On July 20, town officials announced that Caroline Avenue from Elm Street to Harrington Avenue will be closed while damage from a July 17 water main break is fixed. 

SHARE

by Kristin Palpini
Business
In Avon, 13 New Business Registrations Were Filed in June: Here's What's Coming ... In Avon, 13 New Business Registrations Were Filed in June: Here's What's Coming ...
In Avon, 13 New Business Registrations Were Filed in June: Here's What's Coming ... New businesses in Avon this June represent industries that include family clothing, marketing, motion picture-making, gifts, and janitorial services. All new businesses must register with the state of Connecticut. Here are the Avon businesses that registered in June, according to the Connecticut Secretary of State: 1. Marketing Transformation Network, Inc., 31 Brookridge Dr., Avon; All other personal services 2. Black A$tronaur, LLC, 13 Walnut Ln., Avon; Family clothing store 3. Mimmo Wonder Studios, LLC, 19 E. Main St., Avon; All other miscellaneous schools and instruction 4. Access On…

SHARE

by Kristin Palpini
Traffic
Watch It! Permanent Traffic Changes To Take Effect As Route 44 Project in Hartford Nears End Watch It! Permanent Traffic Changes To Take Effect As Route 44 Project in Hartford Nears End
Watch It! Permanent Traffic Changes To Take Effect As Route 44 Project in Hartford Nears End Permanent changes to two streets in downtown Hartford go into effect Monday as the Albany Avenue (Route 44) Project winds to an end. Starting on July 27 at 7 a.m.: Magnolia Street will change to a one-way heading north from Homestead Avenue to Albany Avenue. There will be no directional changes on Magnolia Street north of Albany Avenue, according to an explanation of the traffic plan by project managers. Irving Street will change directions to flow away from Albany Avenue. North of Albany Avenue, Irving Street will become a one-way heading north toward Mather Street. South of Albany Avenu…

SHARE

by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Chicopee Police Are Searching For A Missing 15-year-old Named Izzy Chicopee Police Are Searching For A Missing 15-year-old Named Izzy
Chicopee Police Are Searching For A Missing 15-year-old Named Izzy Chicopee Police are searching for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since July 7. Izaylis “Izzy” Mize, 15, of Chicopee, is a biracial, female, with brown hair and brown eyes. She’s 5’2” and around 90 lbs. Anyone with information about Mize should contact the Chicopee Police at (413) 592-6341 or call 911. 

SHARE

by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Teen Charged With Murder Following Break-in At His Aunt's Montague Home Teen Charged With Murder Following Break-in At His Aunt's Montague Home
Teen Charged With Murder Following Break-in At His Aunt's Montague Home A Montague teen is being tried with murder in connection with a stabbing earlier this month. Elijah Michonski, 18, of Montague, was arraigned, remotely, in Greenfield District County, on the charges of murder, two counts of aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (knife), two counts armed assault with intent to murder, two counts of home invasion, breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony, and motor vehicle larceny, the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office said. Michonski pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail, the DA said. On July 3, …

SHARE

by Kristin Palpini
Prev Page 150 of 155 148 149 150 151 152 Next
1,491 - 1,500 of 1,548 articles