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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
Teenager Arrested In Officer Hit-And-Run On I-84 Teenager Arrested In Officer Hit-And-Run On I-84
Teenager Arrested In Officer Hit-And-Run On I-84 A teen has been arrested in connection with a July incident in which a State Trooper was hit by an allegedly fleeing vehicle. Brooklyn Mahogany Marcano, 18, of Southington, has been charged with interfering with an officer, according to the CT Post. Marcano turned herself in to police on Thursday or Friday, Sept. 24-25. The charge against Marcano stems from a July 19 incident on I-84. Sgt. Timothy Begley had pulled over a motor vehicle allegedly being driven by Jayquan Syale Richardson. Marcano was the only passenger in the vehicle.  Suspecting Syale Richardson may be under the influe…

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
Worcester Sticking With Restaurant Limitations Despite State's OK On Expansion Worcester Sticking With Restaurant Limitations Despite State's OK On Expansion
Worcester Sticking With Restaurant Limitations Despite State's OK On Expansion What’s good for Boston isn’t necessarily good for Worcester. On Monday, Sept. 28, Massachusetts restaurants will be allowed to increase the number of people who can sit at one table and use their bars for dining - but not in Worcester. The city has decided to maintain the current limit of six people per table and banning sitting at bars. Elsewhere, on Sept. 28 Massachusetts restaurants will be allowed to increase it to 10 people and use their bars for food service. The move is meant to protect the health and safety of residents, said City Manager Edward Augustus, Jr. Worcester is one of m…

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News
1,000 MA National Guard Troops Activated Ahead Of Protests 1,000 MA National Guard Troops Activated Ahead Of Protests
1,000 MA National Guard Troops Activated Ahead Of Protests Gov. Charlie Baker has activated up to 1,000 National Guards in preparation to address social unrest. On Thursday, Sept. 24, Baker signed an order activating the troops and the Kentucky justice system cleared the officers involved in Breonna Taylor’s killing of all but one reckless endangerment charge. Baker activated the National Guard a month ago in response to protests in support of Taylor, too. The Guard will be deployed to maintain people’s rights to free speech and to assemble peacefully. The troops will only be deployed in communities that seek their assistance, a spokesperson for …

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Police & Fire
Seen Him? Missing 12-Year-Old Boy Sought By Police Seen Him? Missing 12-Year-Old Boy Sought By Police
Seen Him? Missing 12-Year-Old Boy Sought By Police Police are searching for a missing 12-year-old boy and seeking the public’s health in recovering the child. Jakari Owens, 12, of Waterbury, was last seen on Wednesday, Sept. 23, around 9 p.m. Owens is 5’4”, black, weighs about 110 pounds, has short black hair, brown eyes, police said. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and gray sweatpants. He has a gray Jordan backpack. He may be on a bicycle. Anyone with information about Owens is asked to call the police at (203) 574-6920.

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Business
COVID-19: CT Moving To 'Phase 3' In Reopening Economy; Larger Crowds Allowed COVID-19: CT Moving To 'Phase 3' In Reopening Economy; Larger Crowds Allowed
Covid-19: CT Moving To 'Phase 3' In Reopening Economy; Larger Crowds Allowed Connecticut will soon enter “Phase 3” of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan. This means bigger crowds at events and restaurants both inside and out. Face masks and social distancing requirements must still be observed.  Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday, Sept. 24, that the state would go to Phase 3 on Oct. 8. “The changes will increase capacities for certain businesses, including restaurants, personal services, libraries, and performing arts venues,” Lamont said, “while ensuring safety protocols are still in effect.” Specifically, that means that: - Restaurants, personal services, and …

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News
COVID-19 Red List: New Central Mass Towns Designated 'High-Risk'; WMass Improving COVID-19 Red List: New Central Mass Towns Designated 'High-Risk'; WMass Improving
Covid-19 Red List: New Central Mass Towns Designated 'High-Risk'; WMass Improving COVID-19 infection rates in Central Massachusetts are improving - for the most part - but there are still several communities in the red. Meanwhile, in Western Massachusetts, all communities have come off the “red” list - so-named because of a color-coded map where red indicates the highest level of COVID-19 infections. Despite a slightly better infection rate, Worcester is still “red-listed” as one of the Massachusetts communities that are considered to have a “high risk” for spreading COVID-19, according to the newest data presented on Thursday, Sept. 24. The average daily incident rate …

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Traffic
Traffic Calming Measures Are Now Being Tested In Hartford Neighborhood Traffic Calming Measures Are Now Being Tested In Hartford Neighborhood
Traffic Calming Measures Are Now Being Tested In Hartford Neighborhood Hartford is testing out some “traffic calming” measures in a part of the city known as Frog Hollow. The pilot modifications will change how people get around in the area and impact Russ, Lawrence, Babcock streets specifically, according to Hartford 311.  Changes include: - Russ Street will become a one way from Broad to Putnam - Drivers heading south on Lawrence Street from Capitol Avenue will have to run right at Russ Street - Drivers heading north on Babcock Street form Grand Street will have to run left onto Russ Street - Drivers heading west on Russ STreet form Broad Street wi…

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Business
New Bagel Delivery Service Now Available In West Side And Nearby Area New Bagel Delivery Service Now Available In West Side And Nearby Area
New Bagel Delivery Service Now Available In West Side And Nearby Area Fresh bagels delivered to your home is a new service available in the West Springfield area. Comfort Bagel in West Springfield just opened and is delivering to parts of Westfield, Agawam, Holyoke, and Chicopee - as well as all of West Side. Owner Janet Blake, an Upstate New York native, said she has been waiting for a fresh bagel place to open near West Springfield for a while now. When that didn’t happen, the jewelry and graphic arts designed decided to take the dough into her own hands. With COVID-19 still going strong, Comfort Bagel doesn’t have a storefront yet, Blake said, but the…

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News
Schools Lockdown Lifted, Gun Recovered, Two In Custody Schools Lockdown Lifted, Gun Recovered, Two In Custody
Schools Lockdown Lifted, Gun Recovered, Two In Custody A lockdown at two schools has been lifted and a gun has been recovered following an emergency, Thursday, Sept. 24. At around 12:30 p.m., Hartford Police said the lockdown at Kinsella and Sport & Medical Sciences Academy had been lifted. Two people are in custody, police said, and one gun was recovered as well as dozens of rounds of ammunition. The arrests were not made on the school property, police said. “Incident appears not to have anything to do with the schools other than general area,” Hartford Police said. Kinsella School is on Van Block Avenue. Sport & Medical Science …

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News
Charter School Buys Building For $7 Million Charter School Buys Building For $7 Million
Charter School Buys Building For $7 Million Supporters of a local charter school spent $7 million to purchase the building that houses the academic program. Friends of Baystate Academy Charter Public School in Springfield purchased the school’s building at 2001 Roosevelt Ave. in June, but was only recently announced. The building had been owned by Polman Realty LLC. The seller’s representative, Lee & Associates, said the friends' group purchased the building support of the school’s college preparatory, healthcare-focused curriculum. Polman Realty purchased the building in 2013 for $550,000 and renovated the building to improv…

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