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Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Man, Woman Indicted In Central Mass Wreck That Killed 20-Year-Old Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Man, Woman Indicted In Central Mass Wreck That Killed 20-Year-Old
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Man, Woman Indicted In Central Mass Wreck That Killed 20-Year-Old A grand jury indicted a couple in connection with a fatal 2022 hit-and-run that killed a woman as she was on her way home from work, officials said.  Jerry Santiago Jr., age 25, was charged with motor vehicle homicide, motor vehicle homicide by reckless operation, leaving the scene of a personal injury crash resulting in death, driving as to endanger, and driving a motor vehicle without a license, the Worcester District Attorney Office announced on Tuesday, Feb. 14.  Justina Riopelle, 22, was charged with being an accessory after the fact, the prosecutor said. …

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by Josh Lanier
Business
University Eyes Vacant 7-Acre Plot On Route 9 University Eyes Vacant 7-Acre Plot On Route 9
University Eyes Vacant 7-Acre Plot On Route 9 A private university is eyeing a vacant 7-acre lot along a major section of Route 9. On Monday, Dec. 28, the Conservation Commission in Worcester granted Clark University permission to test soil under a 7-7.5-acre parcel at the corner of Park Avenue and Maywood Street in Worcester, according to Patch. Clark tested the site’s surface-level environment earlier. The lot was formerly the site of Diamond Chevrolet car dealership, which has since been torn down. The property has been listed for sale by Kelleher & Sadowsky for $7.9 million. When asked about their interest in the parcel, a re…

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
Amherst Dog Park Breaks Ground On South Landfill Amherst Dog Park Breaks Ground On South Landfill
Amherst Dog Park Breaks Ground On South Landfill The Amherst Dog Park broke ground today, July 22, at the South landfill site on Old Belchertown Road. The park will consist of 2.5 acres. The South landfill site was selected because the town already owns the land and its conveniently close to Route 9, according to town documents. The park will provide areas for both large and small dogs, shade, and water stations, the Dog Park Task Force announced. Construction is expected to cost between $244,000 and $280,000. There are "ruffly" 1,600 registered dogs in Amherst.  Contractor Valliant Group has the start of construction scheduled for…

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by Kristin Palpini