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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

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COVID-19: Eight Central Mass Communities Added To 'Red' List - Town-by-Town Rates, Trends COVID-19: Eight Central Mass Communities Added To 'Red' List - Town-by-Town Rates, Trends
Covid-19: Eight Central Mass Communities Added To 'Red' List - Town-by-Town Rates, Trends Eight new Worcester County communities have been added to the state’s COVID-19 red list and two have come off of it, according to data released Thursday, Dec. 3. The communities that lowered their COVID-19 infection rate to the point that they were removed from a list of the state’s riskiest places are Templeton and Winchendon. The communities that were added to the red list are Blackstone, Charlton, Holden, Mendon, North Brookfield, Southborough, Spencer, and Sturbridge. There are now 36 Western and Central Massachusetts communities on the red list, including 27 cities and towns in Worces…

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by Kristin Palpini
News
COVID-19: Two Hampden County Towns Come Off 'Red' List - Town-By-Town Rates And Trends COVID-19: Two Hampden County Towns Come Off 'Red' List - Town-By-Town Rates And Trends
Covid-19: Two Hampden County Towns Come Off 'Red' List - Town-By-Town Rates And Trends Only one new Hampden County town has been added to the state’s COVID-19 red list and two have come off of it, according to data released Thursday, Dec. 3. The communities that lowered their COVID-19 infection rate to the point that they were removed from a list of the state’s riskiest places are Belchertown and East Longmeadow. The town that was added to the red list is Palmer. There are now 36 Western and Central Massachusetts communities on the red list, including 9 cities and towns in Hampden County. Massachusetts's color-coded risk system has four levels. They are, from most to le…

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Police & Fire
Police Seize $15 Million Worth Of Marijuana From Rented Box Truck Police Seize $15 Million Worth Of Marijuana From Rented Box Truck
Police Seize $15 Million Worth Of Marijuana From Rented Box Truck Police seized $15 million worth of marijuana when they busted a large-scale weed-dealing ring this week. On Wednesday, Dec. 2, law enforcement seized 1,700 pounds of marijuana from a rented U-Haul box truck on Front Avenue in West Haven. The street value of the cannabis is an estimated $15 million, police said. Police arrested two people from Virginia who were allegedly using a storage facility in West Haven as a hub to distribute marijuana to the Tri-State area. Jourdan Maniray, 23, and I’real Jones, 20, both of Reston, Virginia, were arrested and charged with possession with intent to …

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Business
Kohl's Is Adding Sephora Beauty Boutiques To 850 Stores Kohl's Is Adding Sephora Beauty Boutiques To 850 Stores
Kohl's Is Adding Sephora Beauty Boutiques To 850 Stores Kohl’s and Sephora have reached a deal to put mini makeup boutiques inside 850 Kohl’s department stores. Each Sephora will be about 2,500-square-feet in size and offer the same services found at independent Sephoras, according to a joint press release. Sephora is a makeup, skin, and hair care distributor based in France that is known for its wide selection and in-store makeup artists. The partnership is similar to the one Target and Ulta announced earlier this year. Mini Ulta Beauty boutiques will be added to Targets across the nation. By next fall, 200 “Sephora at Kohl’s” are expected t…

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Police & Fire
Accused Of Buying Vacations, Puppies With Stolen Cards, 6 Rappers Indicted In Springfield Accused Of Buying Vacations, Puppies With Stolen Cards, 6 Rappers Indicted In Springfield
Accused Of Buying Vacations, Puppies With Stolen Cards, 6 Rappers Indicted In Springfield Six rappers accused of using stolen payment cards to buy private jets, designer puppies, and charter yachts have been indicted on fraud charges by a federal grand jury in Springfield. The rappers - a group that includes G Herbo and Rockstar Rodie - are from the Chicago area and were indicted for participating in an alleged nationwide wire fraud and identity theft scheme.  The indicted men are Antonio Strong, 28; Herbert “G Herbo” Wright, 25; Demario Sorrells, 34; Steven Hayes, 28; Joseph “Rockstar Rodie” Williams, 28; and Terrance Bender, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Massac…

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Police & Fire
Convicted CT Killer Is Facing Domestic Assault, Strangulation Charges Convicted CT Killer Is Facing Domestic Assault, Strangulation Charges
Convicted CT Killer Is Facing Domestic Assault, Strangulation Charges A man who was sentenced to 12 years in prison for manslaughter was recently nabbed by the police as he allegedly attempted to flee a domestic violence incident. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, at around 6:30 p.m., police responded to a report of a violent domestic disturbance on Taylor Street in Manchester. A female victim said that she had been strangled, assaulted, and threatened by her ex-boyfriend Stephen Soboleski, Manchester Police said. Soboleski, 30, of Naugatuck, had allegedly fled the scene in a motor vehicle before police arrived, but was soon spotted on Taylor Street, police said. Police …

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Business
Residents' Feedback Sought On Plan For Closed Mall Residents' Feedback Sought On Plan For Closed Mall
Residents' Feedback Sought On Plan For Closed Mall The city is reviewing future plans for a mall slated for demolition and the public's opinion is being sought. On Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 p.m., residents will get a chance to voice their opinions on plans for the Greendale Mall at a public hearing held by the Planning Board in Worcester. The meeting will be held remotely and people can join via Zoom. On the application, the malls’ owner is listed as Daniel J. Sullivan doing business as FP Greendale Owner LLC. The firm received approval to demolish the building in 2019. In place of the mall, FP Greendale is seeking to construct a new 121…

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Police & Fire
Both Drivers Die In Head-On Collision, Route 16 Both Drivers Die In Head-On Collision, Route 16
Both Drivers Die In Head-On Collision, Route 16 Both drivers have died following a head-on motor vehicle collision on Route 16 Wednesday. On Thursday, Dec. 3, authorities said that both drivers had been killed in the crash, which involved a dump truck and a car, according to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. The crash took place on Wednesday, Dec. 2, around 2:30 p.m. on Mendon Street (Route 16) in the area of Theresa Drive up to Blackstone Street in Uxbridge, police said. The accident shut down traffic in the area for hours as police cleared the scene and conducted an investigation. The collision occurred when one of the vehicles c…

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Lifestyle
COVID-19: Live Music Venue Seeks $40,000 To Survive Pandemic COVID-19: Live Music Venue Seeks $40,000 To Survive Pandemic
Covid-19: Live Music Venue Seeks $40,000 To Survive Pandemic A popular “guitar bar” known for hosting live music is seeking financial help from the community. In November, owners of Luthier's Co-op in Easthampton created a GoFundMe campaign seeking to raise $40,000. The money will be used to pay bills since COVID-19 has led to the closure of Massachusetts bars as well as capacity restrictions for indoor events and restaurants. So far, the intimate venue on Cottage Street has raised $8,700. The owner who created the campaign, Steven Baer, said the fundraising request became necessary due to mounting debt. “For obvious reasons, we have been unable to…

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Police & Fire
Seen Him? Berlin Man Missing Since Saturday Seen Him? Berlin Man Missing Since Saturday
Seen Him? Berlin Man Missing Since Saturday Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a man who has been missing since Saturday. Sean Garrison, 48, was last seen on Saturday, Nov. 28, around 11 a.m. Police believe Garrison was in Meriden at the time. Garrison lives in Berlin. On Thursday, Dec. 3, Shari Garrison said that Sean is still missing.  “It is extremely unlike Garrison to not return home and not contact his family for several days,” Berlin Police said. Garrison was last known to be driving a 2012 white Lincoln MKZ with Connecticut plate 903ZTC. If anyone has any information about Garrison’s whereabouts, they a…

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