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Where Romney, Sen. Brown stand on various issuesRepublican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and U.S. Sen. Scott Brown publicly support each other and even share key advisers. But on many topics, from foreign policy to social issues, the Massachusetts Republicans take very different positions. — The Boston Globe Monday, May 21, 2012 3:58 AM
Elovirta wins Becket Select Board seatMonday May 21, 2012 Becket -- From law enforcement to town father: Becket voters over the weekend elected the town’s retiring police chief, — Berkshire Eagle Monday, May 21, 2012 12:08 AM Romney, US Sen. Brown play down past connectionsMassachusetts Republicans Mitt Romney and Scott Brown have a history of supporting each other throughout their political careers. — The Boston Globe Monday, May 21, 2012 3:58 AM
Hadley teen badly hurt in Northampton bicycle accidentNorthampton - A Hadley teenager was listed in critical condition Sunday afternoon at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after suffering life-threatening injuries in a bicycle accident Saturday evening, according to the Northwestern district attorney's office. read more — Daily Hampshire Gazette Monday, May 21, 2012 5:00 AM State denies release of Abington bra trick videoThe Enterprise appealed a denial from Superintendent Peter Schafer for the video of the meeting including a magic trick done by then-School Committee Chairman Russell FitzGerald. The state has agreed with Schafer, denying the video for reasons of privacy. — Wicked Local Abington State law bars help on drug costsMassachusetts is the only state that hasn't repealed a 1970s federal law banning discounts from drug companies. — The Boston Channel Monday, May 21, 2012 12:49 AM
Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz names 11 to new economic panelNorthampton - Mayor David J. Narkewicz fulfilled a campaign promise Friday when he appointed a special commission to advise him on all matters related to economic development. read more — Daily Hampshire Gazette Monday, May 21, 2012 5:00 AM Reader Raves results: Michael Knapik most responsive local politician, Northampton best for people-watching, Springfield council meetings fascinating, and moreReader Raves asks people to declare their favorites in categories ranging from farm stands to golf courses to where they like to buy new cars and trucks. Sen. Michael Knapik, R-Westfield, was voted most responsive politician in The Republican - Masslive.com Readers Raves promotion. Reader Raves Winners Sneak Preview Here are the winners in some of the categories of the Reader Raves sponsored by The Republican and MassLive.com. Winners in all categories will be announced in June: Best Municipal website: Springfield Best Downtown Architecture: Springfield Municipal Group - City Hall, Symphony Hall and Campanile Most Responsive State Legislator: State Sen. Michael Knapik Most Interesting Public Meetings: Springfield City Council Best Pothole Maintenance: — The Republican Nato takes up Obama Afghanistan timetableNato countries are expected to sign off Monday on U.S. President Barack Obama's exit strategy from Afghanistan that calls for an end to combat operations next year and the withdrawal of troops by the end of 2014. — The Boston Channel Monday, May 21, 2012 9:15 AM
Northampton hearing on Elm Street Historic District extension to Round Hill RoadNorthampton - A proposed expansion of the Elm Street Historic District to include a portion of Round Hill Road will get a public airing tonight. read more — Daily Hampshire Gazette Monday, May 21, 2012 5:00 AM Board will ask to remove Bartels Lodge from districtMonday May 21, 2012 New England Newspapers POWNAL, Vt. -- The Select Board voted 3-1 late last week to ask the Vermont Department of Historic Preservation to remove Bartels Lodge from the Center Street Historic District. Board Chairman Stephen Kauppi said he wants to see the lodge taken off because he does not want records to reflect that the town demolished a historic building, — North Adams Transcript Monday, May 21, 2012 12:38 AM
Epa to hold meetings on Housatonic cleanupPublic meetings will be held in Massachusetts and Connecticut to discuss the next steps for the potential cleanup of the Housatonic River. — The Boston Globe Monday, May 21, 2012 2:48 AM
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