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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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News
Massachusetts Nears Grim Milestone: 10,000 COVID-19 Deaths Massachusetts Nears Grim Milestone: 10,000 COVID-19 Deaths
Massachusetts Nears Grim Milestone: 10,000 Covid-19 Deaths Massachusetts is nearing a grim milestone: 10,000 reported COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic. On Monday, Oct. 26, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced there have been 9,657 confirmed COVID-19 deaths among Massachusetts residents since Jan. 21. Massachusetts has been averaging 9 COVID-19 deaths per day since September, according to the DPH. If Massachusetts maintains this rate, the state will reach 10,000 deaths by Christmas. Nationwide there have been 224,601 COVID-19 deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Massachusetts has reported the …

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by Kristin Palpini
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COVID-19: Three Cities Report More Than 200 New Incidents, Each, Since Friday COVID-19: Three Cities Report More Than 200 New Incidents, Each, Since Friday
Covid-19: Three Cities Report More Than 200 New Incidents, Each, Since Friday More than 2,000 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Connecticut over the weekend. And three cities saw the number of residents sick from the virus jump by hundreds of people. Meanwhile, three more communities have joined the growing list of communities where more than 1,000 residents have contracted the virus. As COVID-19 infection rates spike in various communities, the number of daily new illnesses has leaped forward. From Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25, there were 2,047 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Connecticut. This data was released on Monday, Oct. 26. There are no…

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Police & Fire
More Than 30 Animals Rescued From 'Inhabitable' Home More Than 30 Animals Rescued From 'Inhabitable' Home
More Than 30 Animals Rescued From 'Inhabitable' Home Animal control officers saved more than 30 animals from a single “inhabitable” Connecticut home. On Monday, Oct. 26, six area animal control divisions teamed up to conduct a search and seizure warrant at 200 Blue Hills Ave., in Hamden. Officers rescued 26 cats, 6 dogs, 2 caged squirrels, and an owl. They found four deceased animals: a dog, two cats, and a woodchuck, Hamden Police said. Upon entering the residence, police said officials were confronted by two large rats. By the end of the search and seizure, the Quinnipiac Valley Health District official declared the residence “inhabitable,…

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Police & Fire
Bargain Ambulance Rides For $40 Via Unique Subscription Bargain Ambulance Rides For $40 Via Unique Subscription
Bargain Ambulance Rides For $40 Via Unique Subscription Ludlow is offering a unique deal on future emergency ambulance rides. For a $40 per year subscription, a household can be assured that they won’t have to pay anything out-of-pocket for using the town's emergency ambulance services. Ludlow’s offer stands out amid an uncertain emergency services landscape where a person cannot be assured ahead of time whether their health insurance - if they have any - will be accepted by an ambulance provider. Surprise emergency medical bills have become a problem for many Americans.  In almost 80 percent of scenarios, an emergency ambulance ride lead…

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Police & Fire
New Britain Man Accused Of Operating 'Drug Factory' New Britain Man Accused Of Operating 'Drug Factory'
New Britain Man Accused Of Operating 'Drug Factory' A New Britain man is being accused of operating a drug factory among other charges following an arrested earlier this month. On Thursday, Oct. 15, New Britain Police arrested Travon Shirley, 25, of Church St., on the charges of: - Interfering with an officer/resisting - Interfegins with a search - Tampering with physical evidence - Possession of controlled substance at or greater than half an ounce of cannabis - Possesion with intent to sell/dispense narcotic - Operation of a drug factory - Use of drug paraphernalia - Carrying a pistol with a permit - And Illegal possession of larg…

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Business
COVID-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities COVID-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities
Covid-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities Some businesses that opened just a few weeks ago will be closed as 13 Massachusetts cities and towns take a step back in reopening their local economies. COVID-19 rates that have spiked over the last several weeks are forcing 13 cities and towns to rollback their local economies to Step 1 of Phase 3. The closures and restrictions are temporary until the community can bring its COVID-19 positive test rate down. There are 26 other Massachusetts municipalities that were sent back to Step 1 of Phase 3 earlier. In total, that's 38 cities and towns with additional economic restrictions due to COV…

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Business
Featuring A Huge Patio, Wood-n-Tap Opening 9th Restaurant Soon Featuring A Huge Patio, Wood-n-Tap Opening 9th Restaurant Soon
Featuring A Huge Patio, Wood-n-Tap Opening 9th Restaurant Soon Wood-n-Tap is planning to open its 9th restaurant since the regional chain first opened in Hartford 18 years ago. The newest Wood-n-Tap is expected to open in November in the Big Y Plaza on Palomba Drive in Enfield, according to the Hartford Business Journal. The Enfield location will feature a large outdoor patio with its own bar and seating for more than 200 people. Under normal, non-pandemic conditions, Wood-n-Tap in Enfield would be able to accommodate nearly 450 guests between outdoor and indoor dining. (In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, restaurants in Connecticut - and …

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Business
Plaza Gains A Retailer But Loses A Bookseller Plaza Gains A Retailer But Loses A Bookseller
Plaza Gains A Retailer But Loses A Bookseller As one large retailer exits Lincoln Plaza, another is slated to come in. Bookseller Barnes & Noble is closing its Lincoln Plaza location in Worcester on Oct. 31, according to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Barnes & Noble has been in that location since 2004. While Barnes exits, TJ Maxx is slated to move its Greendale Mall store on Neponset Street to Lincoln Plaza on Lincoln Street. The plaza has lost several large stores in recent years including Staples earlier this month and A.C. Moore in 2019. Hook and Reel, a Cajun seafood restaurant, opened at the plaza in Jan…

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News
COVID-19: No Barriers To Free Testing In Connecticut COVID-19: No Barriers To Free Testing In Connecticut
Covid-19: No Barriers To Free Testing In Connecticut Connecticut is offering completely free COVID-19 testing to anyone showing symptoms of having the virus. While many health insurance providers are covering testing and states have established programs to offset out-of-pocket costs for many people, Connecticut is guaranteeing free testing regardless of the ability to pay or immigration status if you show symptoms. Connecticut’s health insurance program, HUSKY Health, is covering the costs of testing for anyone not covered through normal health insurance. While free testing is available to all Connecticut residents, it isn’t available at ev…

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Weather
Snow Predicted In Massachusetts This Week Snow Predicted In Massachusetts This Week
Snow Predicted In Massachusetts This Week Massachusetts could see snow this week. As the remnants of Tropical Storm Zeta blows through the Gulf of Mexico and up the East Coast, there’s a potential for snow to materialize, according to predictions from the National Weather Service. Zeta should push out from the United State’s Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Meteorologists said the storm could lead to snow in Massachusetts on Thursday, Oct. 29, or Friday, Oct. 30. The most likely time for snow seems to be Friday morning before noon, the Weather Service said. The high temperature for the day is expected to be nearly 40 degrees…

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