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Records: Hampden sheriff’s office regularly shared data with ICE
An attorney for the department said it has discontinued the practice after the PROTECT Act took effect last month, but that it will continue its partnership with Homeland Security Investigations.
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As budget woes linger in Hampshire County, some look to the colleges
The Five Colleges’ tax-exempt property holdings can be a sore spot when municipal budget season rolls around. Some residents and officials think the time is right to push for greater contributions from the wealthy institutions.
Judge rejects challenge to Northampton’s Israel-divestment resolution
The ruling is likely to have implications for other communities, like Easthampton, that are considering similar measures.
BOOK REVIEW: Baystate Health CEO’s guide on how to fire people
Peter Banko lands on such insights as “You will have to fire your Spongebob” as workers argue the healthcare company’s staffing shortages endanger patients.
Chicopee police, The Boston Globe, and a surveillance tech company walk onto a panel…
See Something, Say Something #24: Axon representatives appeared alongside Chicopee’s acting police chief at the Globe’s “Tech Innovation Summit” in June
Western Massachusetts incumbents sweep primary elections
Incumbency topped fundraising and political alignment as the best predictor of success for local Democrats on Tuesday, despite a leftward swing seen elsewhere in the country.
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