CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - The state’s sex offender registry allows you to check whether there are any registered sex offenders in your neighborhood. Convicted sex offenders are required to include their home and work addresses on the registry, otherwise they are listed as homeless. According to Mass.gov, there are three levels of sex offenders in Massachusetts and are classified based on their risk of re-offending and the degree of danger that they pose to the public. Level 1 (low-risk) sex offenders must register with the Sex Offender Registry Board. Level 2 (moderate risk) and Level ..read more

LEYDEN, Mass. (WWLP) - The Healey Administration has announced four new green communities in the state to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Massachusetts cannabis sales break records on 4/20 In western Massachusetts, the Town of Leyden was awarded over $126,000 for green projects. The cities of Gosnold, Peabody and Newbury were also awarded grants. The announcement brings the number of green communities across the Commonwealth to 295. “Climate change knows no boundaries. It is going to take all of us to collectively decrease our carbon footprint, reduce energy use, and advance cl ..read more

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - This Friday, a public hearing will be held to determine the ban of two invasive plant species from being sold in Massachusetts. These plants are banned from being sold in Massachusetts The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) will hold a public hearing through Zoom this Friday at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the proposed ban on Japanese Black Pine and Callery Pear/Bradford Pear. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the Zoom call or by mailing a letter to MDAR. Use this link to join the Zoom call on April 26 – Passcode: 349732 Dial by ..read more

GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Massachusetts State Police, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, continue to investigate the homicide case following the arrest of 42-year-old Taaniel Herberger-Brown, in New York State. Free community college informational session at Greenfield Public Library The investigation commenced Monday night when Greenfield Police received reports of a foul odor emanating from an apartment on Chapman Street. Upon entering the residence, officers discovered the body of an unidentified man lying on the floor. The Albany County Sheriff's Office in New York was ..read more

ERVING, Mass. (WWLP) - The Town of Erving Police Department is investigating an allegation that a student threatened another student at the Erving Elementary School. Northwestern DA investigating suspicious death in Greenfield According to Erving Police Chief Robert Holst, the police were alerted to the threat and began an investigation with the Northwestern District Attorney's office and other state and local agencies. The type of threat was not identified. Below is the statement issued by the Erving School Union and Police Department on the town's website: On behalf of Union 28 and the Ervi ..read more

SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) - A South Hadley man was arraigned for charges in connection to thefts from two businesses in Northampton and Deerfield last year. Northwestern DA investigating suspicious death in Greenfield According to Northwestern District Attorney Spokesperson Laurie Loisel, 64-year-old Steven Skea of South Hadley pleaded not guilty to two counts of breaking and entering in the nighttime and two counts of larceny in a building and unlawful possession of a firearm without a permit. It is alleged that Skea broke into the two businesses on October 28, 2023 and August 20, 2023, stea ..read more

GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The Northwestern District Attorney's Office is investigating a suspicious death in the City of Greenfield on Tuesday. Free community college informational session at Greenfield Public Library According to Northwestern District Attorney Spokesperson Laurie Loisel, they are currently investigating a suspicious death on Chapman Street in Greenfield. Our 22News crews were at the incident and were told that the investigation began on Monday evening. Loisel could not provide any more information at this time. 22News will update this story as soon as more information become ..read more

GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - If you want information about free community college, a representative will be talking about the MassReconnect program on Tuesday. Greenfield Community College to hold health career exploration fair The event will happen at the Greenfield Public Library from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The MassReconnect Program gives free tuition to anyone without a degree over the age of 25 who is looking to go back to school.  “In Massachusetts, we know that getting an education is a key to the middle class, supporting a family, building a life, and pursuing a brighter future. In th ..read more

GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP)-- Drivers in Greenfield should be prepared to seek alternate routes on Tuesday due to road paving on several streets. Former Leyden Police Chief charged with larceny According to the City of Greenfield, milling and paving work is expected to take place on Willow Street, Beech Street, Columbus Avenue and Grove Street from 7am-4pm. No on-street parking will be allowed. Local News Crews put out brush fires along train tracks in Palmer South Hadley man charged with alleged business thefts Man died after falling off scooter in Springfield DA investigating suspicious d ..read more

LEYDEN, Mass. (WWLP) - A former Police Chief for the town of Leyden was arraigned in Franklin County Monday for several charges in connection to several items owned by the town being taken. Auditors found $2.9M in fraud, recovered $228,000 According to Northwestern District Attorney Spokesperson Laurie Loisel, former Leyden Police Chief Daniel Galvis has pleaded not guilty to two counts of larceny over $1,200 and three counts of violating the standards of conduct for public employees. It is alleged that Galvis took possession of equipment owned by the department and sold some of the items with ..read more