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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

Police & Fire

Plainfield Street Fire Injures Two Firefighters; Arson and Bomb Squad Investigating Cause Two firefighters were injured while battling a Plainfield Street house fire Sunday. The blaze at 588 Plainfield was extinguished at around 1:30 a.m. July 19, according to the Springfield Fire Department. Emergency responders battled the fire for nearly three hours. The names of the injured firefighters have not been disclosed. Fire Commissioner Bernard Calvi did, however, say that the injuries were "minor" and that the firefighters were treated and released from the hospital. The fire appears to have started on the second floor and the Springfield Arson and Bomb Squad is invest…

by Kristin Palpini

07/20/2020

Business

One Talcott Plaza Parking Garage In Hartford To Be Demolished Speculation over the future of the decaying One Talcott Plaza parking garage has halted now that owners have decided to demolish the structure. Shelbourne Global Solutions, LLC, said that after six months of study, the garage near the corner of Main and Talcott streets is not worth saving, according to the Hartford Courant. Owners will knock down the old building and replace it with a new parking garage featuring 600-800 spaces. The project is expected to cost up to $18 million. Demolition could begin this year. It will cost around $4 million. Shelbourne became the owner of the property i…

by Kristin Palpini

07/20/2020

Police & Fire

Three People Shot At East Hartford Credit Union Parking Lot Three people were shot at an East Hartford credit union parking lot early July 20. Officers responded to a report of a large gathering in the parking lot of the American Eagle Financial Credit Union just before 3 a.m., according to multiple news sources. When police arrived they found a female and two more people suffering from gunshot wounds. Victims were taken to the hospital for treatment. This is the second night in a row police have been called to this parking lot to break up a late-night/early-morning congregation, according to WFSB. Anyone with information is asked to contact the…

by Kristin Palpini

07/20/2020

Weather

Where To Stay Cool As Heat Index Hits 100 - Hartford Ahead of today’s predicted over-100-degree heat and humidity, Hartford is opening “cooling” centers throughout the community. The cooling centers, which offer a place to enjoy free, cool air conditioning, will be open noon to 8 p.m. Social distancing will be strictly enforced, according to the Hartford School District. Meteorologists are predicting the heat index value will reach 102, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather service. A heat advisory is in effect for much of Connecticut and Massachusetts. There is a higher chance for people to develop an il…

by Kristin Palpini

07/20/2020

Weather

Where To Stay Cool Today While Heat Index Is Expected To Reach 100 - Springfield Ahead of today’s predicted over-100-degree heat and humidity, Springfield is opening “cooling” centers throughout the community. The cooling centers, which offer a place to enjoy free, cool air conditioning, will be open noon to 6 p.m. Meteorologists are predicting the heat index value will reach 102, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather service. A heat advisory is in effect for much of Massachusetts and Connecticut. There is a higher chance for people to develop an illness due to heat today. As a precaution, people are advised to drink plenty of fluid…

by Kristin Palpini

07/20/2020

News

Covid-19: DPW Employee Tests Positive An employee of the Worcester Department of Public Works And Parks has tested positive for COVID-19. The infection was first reported Friday, according to the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. The employee works in the administrative office. The city has contacted people who came in contact with the employee to inform them of the risk. All areas of the office the employee frequented were clean and sanitized, according to media reports. A call to the Mayor’s office to confirm the infection and dig into the city's response was not immediately returned. The story will be updated.

by Kristin Palpini

07/20/2020

Police & Fire

Search For Missing West Hartford Teen Called Off After Discovery of Human Remains The search for a West Hartford teen has come to a close following the discovery of human remains near where he was reported missing in Augusta, West Virginia. The Hampshire County (West Virginia) Sheriff’s Office called off the search following the discovery today, July 18, at around 11:20 a.m., of a body in a shallow grave that they believe is Jonathan Benjamin Adams, 14, of West Hartford. Adams was reported missing by his family on July 12, police said. Investigators have developed a suspect in Adams’ death, police said. “The investigation still continues into the events surround[ing] th…

by Kristin Palpini

07/18/2020

News

Covid-19: Where Are The Hot Spots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Worcester County Positive tests for COVID-19 continue to stay under 2 percent in Massachusetts. Massachusetts' seven-day positive test rate for COVID-19 has been below 2 percent since the beginning of July. On Friday, July 17, Gov. Charlie Baker said the positive rate for the past seven days is 1.7 percent. Meanwhile, in Worcester County, Worcester has the highest rate of positive COVID-19 tests countywide over the past 14 days (2.6 percent), followed by Clinton and West Borough. 14-day, COVID-19 Positive Test Rate Per CommunityKristin Palpini on Infogr.am The state economy is now in Phase 3 of a four-…

by Kristin Palpini

07/18/2020

News

Covid-19, Where Are The Hot Spots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampshire County Positive tests for COVID-19 continue to stay under 2 percent in Massachusetts. Massachusetts' seven-day positive test rate for COVID-19 has been below 2 percent since the beginning of July. On Friday, July 17, Gov. Charlie Baker said the positive rate for the past seven days is 1.7 percent. Meanwhile, in Hampshire County, Chesterfield is the only community with a 14-day positive test rate of over 2 percent - the town's rate is 6.7 percent. The state economy is now in Phase 3 of a four-phase reopening plan. The fourth phase - which would see the reopening of business such as amusement parks…

by Kristin Palpini

07/18/2020

News

Covid-19, Where Are The Hot Spots? Town-by-town Infection Rates And Trends - Hampden County Positive tests for COVID-19 continue to stay under 2 percent in Massachusetts. Massachusetts' seven-day positive test rate for COVID-19 has been below 2 percent since the beginning of July. On Friday, Gov. Charlie Baker said the positive rate for the past seven days is 1.7 percent. Meanwhile, in Hampden County Russell has the highest rate of positive COVID-19 tests countywide over the past 14 days, followed by Agawam, Monson, and West Springfield. The state economy is now in Phase 3 of a four-phase reopening plan. The fourth phase - which would see the reopening of business such as …

by Kristin Palpini

07/18/2020

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