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Western Mass Mall Victim Of 'Swatting' Bomb Threat By Email Western Mass Mall Victim Of 'Swatting' Bomb Threat By Email
Western Mass Mall Victim Of 'Swatting' Bomb Threat By Email A Western Massachusetts mall was the victim of a "swatting" event when its opening was delayed after receiving a bomb threat by email. The incident took place around 8:50 a.m., Thursday, July 1, when the Holyoke Police Department was contacted by the Holyoke Mall security manager regarding an email that contained a bomb threat against the mall, said Capt. Matthew Moriarty.  Holyoke officers responded along with detectives. The decision to delay the mall’s opening was made to properly assess the email, Moriarty said. State Police were called to assist with the investigation.  The…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
COVID-19: Popular Western Mass Mall Reopens Food Court Seating COVID-19: Popular Western Mass Mall Reopens Food Court Seating
Covid-19: Popular Western Mass Mall Reopens Food Court Seating A popular Massachusetts mall is lifting some COVID-19 restrictions that were put in place at the food court as the state continues its recovery from the winter wave of the virus. Officials announced that beginning on Monday, March 22, seating at the Holyoke Mall's food court would be restored after the mall was forced to transition to takeout-only during the pandemic. There are currently seven restaurants at the mall: Cajun Cafe, Charley’s Philly Steaks, EA Teriyaki, McDonald’s, Smoothie Island, The Greek Place, and Wings Express, with a Sbarro location set to open soon. While it is open t…

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by Zak Failla