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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
One Year Later: Mother's Killer, Baby Girl Will Be Found Says Family, Police One Year Later: Mother's Killer, Baby Girl Will Be Found Says Family, Police
One Year Later: Mother's Killer, Baby Girl Will Be Found Says Family, Police When Christine Holloway failed to show up for work about one year ago to the day, a wellness check kicked off a violent mystery and search for a missing child. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, family members said they are not giving up on the search for Vanessa Morales, who was 1 year old when she disappeared, or her mother’s killer. It was Dec. 2, 2019, when police went to Holloway’s Ansonia, Connecticut, residence to check on her. What they found was Holloway, in her bathtub, beaten to death and her one-year-old daughter missing. Police believe Vanessa had been kidnapped. Vanessa is now 2 years old. T…

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COVID-19: UMass Memorial Enacts Emergency Plan COVID-19: UMass Memorial Enacts Emergency Plan
Covid-19: UMass Memorial Enacts Emergency Plan It’s a full emergency at UMass Memorial Health Center. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, around noon, hospital leaders said the Worcester medical care facility would shift into an “emergency operation plan” due to COVID-19, according to the Worcester Business Journal. The Worcester-based health care system is attending to a “critically” high number of patients, making the switch necessary. The emergency procedures include faster patient discharges, virtual control of the command center, tightening travel restrictions, and rescheduling any operations that can be delayed. Between Worcester’s St. Vincent…

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Hospital Calls Nurses' Protest 'Misleading,' 'Inflammatory' Hospital Calls Nurses' Protest 'Misleading,' 'Inflammatory'
Hospital Calls Nurses' Protest 'Misleading,' 'Inflammatory' Hospital leaders said "misleading" and "inflammatory" information will be doled out by nurses at today's planned protest action. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, nurses plan to protest to raise awareness about what they're calling unsafe working conditions during COVID-19. The protest is being organized by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA). Nurses will be outside of St. Vincent Hospital on Summer Street in Worcester, 2-4 p.m., wearing masks and being heard. MNA nurses, who are negotiating contracts, have been picketing at hospitals around the state in an attempt to bring attention to hospital s…

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Police & Fire
Springfield Approaches Homicide Milestone - 18th Victim ID'd Springfield Approaches Homicide Milestone - 18th Victim ID'd
Springfield Approaches Homicide Milestone - 18th Victim ID'd In a year in which Springfield may see a record number of homicides, police have identified the city's most recent victim of fatal violence. In the past five years, 2019 was the one with the most homicides committed in Springfield - there were 20 that year. 2020 may set a tragic new record with the number of homicides reported. So far, 18 homicides have been reported in Springfield and there's still a month to go in the year. Violence has been on the rise in major U.S. cities for all of 2020, according to a study by the National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice. In large America…

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Holyoke Mayor Morse Will Not Seek Re-Election Next Year Holyoke Mayor Morse Will Not Seek Re-Election Next Year
Holyoke Mayor Morse Will Not Seek Re-Election Next Year Holyoke’s mayor for the last 10 years said he will not run for re-election. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, around 10 a.m., Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse said in a statement that he will not run for re-election next year because of a campaign promise he made, when he was first elected, to serve no more than 10 years in the role. “Democracy works best when we create space for more voices and perspectives to influence the public sphere,” Morse said. “So, with a municipal election year almost upon us, I feel it’s important to let you know that I will not be seeking re-election.” Morse was elected mayor at age…

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Town Rallies Around 'Generous' Business Owner In His Time Of Need Town Rallies Around 'Generous' Business Owner In His Time Of Need
Town Rallies Around 'Generous' Business Owner In His Time Of Need A small Massachusetts community is rallying around a local business owner and cancer survivor who has become seriously ill again. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, a fundraiser for a local tow-truck company owner facing high medical bills was promoted by the Charlton Police Department on its Facebook page. Charlton is a rural town in Central Massachusetts with a close-knit population of about 13,000 people. The fundraiser is for Mike Lundquist owner of Boomba’s 24-Hour Towing and Recovery in Charlton. Lundquist has been recognized on multiple occasions for his assistance to the community. In 2017, for …

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Business
New 5-Story Hotel Proposed For Route 5 New 5-Story Hotel Proposed For Route 5
New 5-Story Hotel Proposed For Route 5 A new five-story hotel is being proposed for Route 5 by an experienced hotelier. On Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m., a public hearing will be held by the Planning Board to go over an application by Desai & Sons, Inc. for a special permit to put a hotel at the corner of Riverdale Road (Route 5) and Elm Street in West Springfield. Raman Desai is the president of Desai & Sons. He is also the manager of Jaya Lodging and Ohm Hotels, two corporations that have owned or managed Candlewood Suites, 572 Riverdale Road in West Springfield. The lodging is planned for 764 Riverdale Street/1533 El…

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Central Massachusetts City Makes 'Best Cities For Singles' List Central Massachusetts City Makes 'Best Cities For Singles' List
Central Massachusetts City Makes 'Best Cities For Singles' List A Central Massachusetts city is among the 100 best cities for singles to live in, according to a new study. A recent comparison by WalletHub of more than 180 U.S. cities found the best and worst places to seek a mate. Worcester ranked 66th best on the list of "2020's Best and Worst Cities For Singles." The WalletHub study considered 32 factors that make a city attractive to singles including local singles population, number of online dating opportunities, cost of going to a movie, and internet connections. Cities were scored in four categories: Overall, Economics, Fun and Recreation, and …

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UPDATE: Nurses File 360 Complaints, Plan To Picket Outside Hospital Tuesday, Dec. 1 UPDATE: Nurses File 360 Complaints, Plan To Picket Outside Hospital Tuesday, Dec. 1
Update: Nurses File 360 Complaints, Plan To Picket Outside Hospital Tuesday, Dec. 1 After filing more than 360 complaints to management, nurses will hold an informational picket outside of a city hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 1, to raise awareness about what they're calling unsafe working conditions during COVID-19. Story updated to include comments from St. Vincent Hospital. The protest is being organized by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), nurses will be outside of St. Vincent Hospital on Summer Street in Worcester, 2-4 p.m., wearing masks and being heard. MNA nurses, who are negotiating contracts, have been picketing at hospitals around the state in an attempt to…

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Police & Fire
Thanksgiving Holiday Car Crashes Killed 7 People In Connecticut This Year Thanksgiving Holiday Car Crashes Killed 7 People In Connecticut This Year
Thanksgiving Holiday Car Crashes Killed 7 People In Connecticut This Year Seven people were killed in fatal car accidents in Connecticut over Thanksgiving and the weekend. Thanksgiving time is one of the most dangerous times of the year to travel by car in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council. Across the nation, NCS estimates that 485 people died in car crashes this Thanksgiving holiday period. On Monday, Nov. 30, around 4 p.m., State Police identified another victim. Juan Carlos Delvalle, 53, of Waterbury died in a motor vehicle crash on Route 2 in Glastonbury on Sunday, Nov. 29, according to NBC Connecticut. Delvalle died when he lost control of…

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