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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

Lifestyle
Each Slice Is A Meal At This Long Island Pizzeria, Customers Say Each Slice Is A Meal At This Long Island Pizzeria, Customers Say
Each Slice Is A Meal At This Long Island Pizzeria, Customers Say A Long Island eatery in business eight years is now well-known for authentic food and truly NY-style pizza. Gregorio’s Pizzeria & Trattoria in Massapequa, owned by Gregory Cellucci, who is also the restaurant’s “pie designer,” has worked around food his whole life.  And Cellucci, who grew up in Massapequa, says not all pizzas are created equal. “The art of the pizza pie is an Italian tradition,” Cellucci said on his website. Gregorio’s opened in 2013 and offers dine-in, take-out, as well as catering. The restaurant recently started a Monday pasta special and is selling hear…

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by Kristin Palpini
Lifestyle
Valentine's Day: Local Romantic Restaurants That Deliver Valentine's Day: Local Romantic Restaurants That Deliver
Valentine's Day: Local Romantic Restaurants That Deliver A fine dining experience is a part of any good Valentine’s Day. With that in mind, the Daily Voice compiled lists of some of the “most romantic” restaurants in Central Massachusetts, according to Yelp reviewers. Everyone is looking for something different on Valentine’s Day, so we’ve compiled several lists in the categories of most romantic restaurants - overall, on a budget, doing delivery, and when money is no object. Restaurants listed here were among the best-reviewed on Yelp. Enjoy! 5 of the Most Overall Romantic Restaurants in Central Massachusetts Belmont Vegetarian Restaurant, Ve…

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by Kristin Palpini
Weather
Will It Be A White Valentine's Day? Forecast Calls For More Snow Over Next 7 Days Will It Be A White Valentine's Day? Forecast Calls For More Snow Over Next 7 Days
Will It Be A White Valentine's Day? Forecast Calls For More Snow Over Next 7 Days Massachusetts may just have a White Valentine’s Day now that several snow showers have been predicted over the next seven days. On Wednesday, Feb. 10, the National Weather Service forecast a chance of snow showers on three separate occasions through Tuesday, Feb. 16.  The National Weather Service said it may snow on: Thursday, Feb. 11, nighttime flurries in the coastal area Saturday, Feb. 13, through Valentine’s Day, Sunday, Feb. 14, snow Saturday night into Sunday. The chance of snow is 50 percent Tuesday, Feb. 16, it’s too far away for a clear picture, but the snow seems likely to…

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
PepsiCo Unveils Rebranding For Aunt Jemima Brand PepsiCo Unveils Rebranding For Aunt Jemima Brand
PepsiCo Unveils Rebranding For Aunt Jemima Brand Can you imagine pouring Pearl Milling Company on your pancakes? Pearl Milling Company is the new name parent company PepsiCo came up with to rebrand its long-running, yet maligned, Aunt Jemima line of syrups and pancake mixes. (Click on the second image above to see the new brand.) In 2020, condemnation in the media rose up over the Aunt Jemima logo - a cartoonishly smiling Black woman. It was decried as a stereotype being exploited to sell breakfast foods for the benefit of white business owners. In response, in June 2020, PepsiCo announced it would maintain the flavors and recipes of Aun…

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Aiden Blanchard, 11, Was Likely Alone When He Went Missing By CT River Aiden Blanchard, 11, Was Likely Alone When He Went Missing By CT River
Aiden Blanchard, 11, Was Likely Alone When He Went Missing By CT River In an update on the search for a missing 11-year-old boy, police said that, so far, the evidence points to Aiden having been alone near the Connecticut River when he disappeared. Aiden Blanchard, 11, went missing on Feb. 5 around 11:30 a.m. Aiden was last seen in the Willamansett area of Chicopee, near Old Field Road, and heading toward the Medina Street boat launch along the Connecticut River, police said. Aiden Blanchard is missingMissing and Exploited Children Network On Tuesday, Feb. 9, Chicopee and State police said they do not suspect foul play was involved in Aiden’s disappearan…

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by Kristin Palpini
News
COVID-19: Pioneer Valley, Berkshires Pharmacies Rarely Administering Vaccine COVID-19: Pioneer Valley, Berkshires Pharmacies Rarely Administering Vaccine
Covid-19: Pioneer Valley, Berkshires Pharmacies Rarely Administering Vaccine Outside of hospitals, CVS and Walgreens are by far the largest distributors of COVID-19 vaccine in Massachusetts, but the national pharmacy chains have not provided many doses to people in the Pioneer Valley or the Berkshires. According to vaccine appointment schedules maintained by pharmacies at CVS, Walgreens, Stop and Shop, and Big Y, as of Tuesday, Feb. 9, none of the commercial pharmacies - except for the Big Y in East Longmeadow - were distributing the vaccine or were otherwise able to book a vaccination appointment anytime this month in Western Massachusetts. (Vaccination clinics at …

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by Kristin Palpini
News
ReTrial: Over 27,000 Massachusetts OUI Convictions Could Be Undone By Unreliable Evidence ReTrial: Over 27,000 Massachusetts OUI Convictions Could Be Undone By Unreliable Evidence
ReTrial: Over 27,000 Massachusetts OUI Convictions Could Be Undone By Unreliable Evidence About 27,000 people convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol in Massachusetts may be able to get a second trial. On Monday, Feb. 8, the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office said it would be notifying people convicted of OUI between 2011 and 2018 that they may be entitled to a new trial based on unreliable breathalyzer results. In Hampshire and Franklin counties, more than 3,100 people will be getting such notices, the DA said. Each district attorney in Massachusetts is responsible for contacting qualifying OUI convicts in their regions. In Massachusetts, breathalyzer results …

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News
COVID-19: Delaying Second Vaccine Could Create 'Fast-Spreading' Virus Variants, Fauci Says COVID-19: Delaying Second Vaccine Could Create 'Fast-Spreading' Virus Variants, Fauci Says
Covid-19: Delaying Second Vaccine Could Create 'Fast-Spreading' Virus Variants, Fauci Says Skipping or delaying taking a recommended second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine could be riskier than previously thought. On Monday, Feb. 8, Dr. Anthony Fauci said that if the U.S. does not adhere to the established vaccination schedule of two doses administered weeks apart, the situation could give rise to new, fast-spreading COVID-19 virus variants. The most common COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. are mRNA-type vaccines produced by Pfizer or Moderna. While the first dose of an mRNA vaccine provides some protection, the second dose is needed to boost immunity to its most effective level. Dosa…

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Homicide: Police Find 1 Dead, 2 Injured Inside Small Town Residence Homicide: Police Find 1 Dead, 2 Injured Inside Small Town Residence
Homicide: Police Find 1 Dead, 2 Injured Inside Small Town Residence One person is dead and another two have been injured after a moment of violence erupted in a small town the morning of Monday, Feb. 8. On Monday, Palmer Police responded to distress at a Fox Street residence around 8:08 a.m. Police had to use force to enter the home after being blocked at the front door, according to WWLP. Upon entrance, police found one person who was dead, and two more people: one was taken to the hospital for evaluation and treatment, and the other person was transported to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The names of the people involved have not yet be…

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Schools
COVID-19: University Puts 13,000 Students On Lock-Down Following 'Massive' Frat Party COVID-19: University Puts 13,000 Students On Lock-Down Following 'Massive' Frat Party
Covid-19: University Puts 13,000 Students On Lock-Down Following 'Massive' Frat Party More than 13,000 students will be in self-sequester for the next two weeks following an outbreak of COVID-19 at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. As of Sunday, Feb. 7, the UMass Amherst campus had 398 active COVID-19 cases - nearly 300 of which were reported, Feb. 2-4.  On Sunday, UMass Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy sent a campus-wide email announcing the self-lockdown. He said that the flagship is now considered “high risk” for the spread of COVID-19 and that the rise in infections is likely due to undergrads. “Contract tracing indicates that transmission of the virus is especi…

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