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Yankee Candle Founder's 'Sprawling' Estate In Region For Sale: Look Inside
A massive compound, comprised of eight buildings that include an indoor water park, an arcade, and much, much, more, is on the market in New England with a whopping price tag.
Located in Western Massachusetts in the Franklin County town of Leverett, the truly one-of-a-kind estate is listed for $20.9 million.
Owned by the late Michael James Kittredge II, who founded the Yankee Candle Company, the compound was renovated, enhanced, and expanded through 2010 and is made up of eight different structures – the main house, two car barns, two guest houses, a clubhouse, a pool cabana, and a …
Stop Of Vehicle With No Plates Leads To Narcotics, Firearms Bust In Region
A Massachusetts State Police trooper on patrol in Franklin County busted a New England man and minor who were in possession of drugs and illegal weapons, authorities announced.
Trooper Tyler Hersom was on patrol at approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22 when he stopped a vehicle on I-91 in Whately for driving without front or rear license plates.
During the subsequent stop, investigators said that Hersom found five people inside the vehicle, and the driver, Shaftsbury, Vermont resident Dylan Graskey, age 35, was allegedly “deceptive,” according to police.
“While speaking to the occupan…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Snowfall totals from a potent quick-moving storm that swept through the region were wide-ranging.
Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of Monday morning, Jan. 17. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 1.35 inches
Nassau County
Great Neck, 1.84 inches
Levittown, 1.63 inches
Seaford, 1.65 inches
Syosset, 1.65 inches
Wantagh, 1.59 inches
Suffolk County
Amityville, 1.60 inches
Huntington, 1.80 inches
Miller Place, 1.76 inches
Patchogue, 1.80 in…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7.
Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 5.5 inches
Nassau County
East Williston, 8 inches
Elmont, 6.6 inches
Jericho, 7.1 inches
Massapequa, 7 inches
Syosset, 8.3 inches
Suffolk County
Islip Airport, 5.6 inches
Manorville, 6 i…
Woman Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Region
A woman was killed and another injured during a single-vehicle crash in Western Massachusetts.
It took place around 12:20 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 2, on Route 21 in Franklin County in Bernardston, said the Massachusetts State Police.
When troopers arrived on the scene they found a 2015 Cadillac SRX had left the roadway on the right and crashed into a guardrail and then into a line of trees, state police said.
The driver, identified as Holly Hanley, age 60, from Burlington Vermont, and her passenger a 24-year old woman from Essex Junction, Vermont were transported to Baystate Franklin Hospital wh…
Man Dies After Being Hit By Car While Changing Tire In Region
A Western Massachusetts man was killed and a child was injured while changing a tire on the side of an area roadway.
The incident took place around 6:45 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 29, on Route 2 in Worcester County in Leominster, said the Massachusetts State Police.
According to state police, Franklin County resident Daniel Levangie, 44, of Wendell, was changing the tire on his 1997 Ford F350 in the breakdown lane on Route 2.
His family was out of the vehicle except for a minor who was asleep when a 51-year-old man from Fitchburg, driving a 2013 Chevy Sonic, drifted into the breakdown lane where …
Suspect Arrested In Death Of Western Mass Pedestrian, DA's Office Says
Police have arrested a Western Mass man in connection with a crash that killed a pedestrian.
The Franklin County crash, which killed a 45-year-old Shelburne Falls resident, took place around 6:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 8, along Route 2 in Shelburne, said Laurie Loisel, with the Northwestern District Attorney's Office.
According to Loisel, the pedestrian, who was walking along Route 2 with a companion was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police arrested a 51-year-old Northampton man in connection with the crash.
The victim and the suspect will be identified pending arraignment.&n…
Missing Man Identified As Person Found In CT River, DA Says
A body discovered by a kayaker in the Connecticut River has been identified as that of a missing 67-year-old Western Massachusetts man, who hasn't been seen in nearly two months.
Northwestern District Attorney spokeswoman Laurie Loisel confirmed the body was that of Franklin County resident Geoffrey Arthur, of Sutherland, who was reported missing on Monday, March 29.
Arthur, who was known as “Randy,” had last been seen by his family on Sunday, March 28, said the Sunderland Police.
Police and firefighters, as well as state police, had been searching for Arthur in the area of Route 47 …
Four Western Mass Residents Nabbed With Cocaine, Heroin During Traffic Stop, Police Say
Three Western Mass men and a woman were arrested on drug charges during a routine traffic stop by Massachusetts State Police.
The two were arrested around 10:30 p.m., Friday, May 21, in Franklin County after Trooper Anthony Lavinge, stopped a black Hyundai sedan for speeding in a construction zone on Route 91 in Greenfield.
According to state police, during the stop, in which the two could not say who the vehicle belonged to or produce a registration, Trooper Lavinge noticed drug paraphernalia on the floor of the vehicle, said state police.
The driver, Alexandrea Chadwick, age 28, of Chadw…
