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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

Police & Fire
Silver Alert Issued For Missing Children Believed To Be Together Silver Alert Issued For Missing Children Believed To Be Together
Silver Alert Issued For Missing Children Believed To Be Together A Silver Alert has been issued out of the Vernon-Tolland Connecticut area for two children who are believed to be together. On Tuesday, Nov. 24, at around 7 a.m., the Vernon Police issued the alert for help locating Kiera Stratton-Cyr and William Gauthier. The two were last seen on Monday night, Nov. 23, at around 11 p.m., police said. If anyone has information about the children, they are asked to call the police at (860) 872-9216. Typically an Amber Alert is issued for missing children. A Silver Alert is usually deployed when an elderly person or a person with a cognitive disability goe…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Lottery Winners Can Claim, Collect Prizes From Comfort Of Home Via New App Lottery Winners Can Claim, Collect Prizes From Comfort Of Home Via New App
Lottery Winners Can Claim, Collect Prizes From Comfort Of Home Via New App The Massachusetts State Lottery is making it easier for people to claim their winnings. The Lottery is launching an app this spring that will allow many big winners to claim their prizes and have the winnings deposited directly into their bank accounts, the Lowell Sun reported Tuesday, Nov. 24. Prizes between $601 and $5,000 could be claimed through the app. Convenience stores will continue to process prizes of $600 and under. In addition to providing a way to claim prizes, the app will also scan tickets to let people know if they’re holding a winner. Currently, Massachusetts Lottery Pri…

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Lack Of Available Staff Forces Transition To Remote Learning Lack Of Available Staff Forces Transition To Remote Learning
Lack Of Available Staff Forces Transition To Remote Learning Another school has decided to transition to fully remote education due to COVID-19, but not for the usual reason. It wasn’t an outbreak of COVID-19 infections that forced the change in East Windsor High School, but the lack of available professionals due to the strain the virus has put on working people and families. There are 17 members of the high school’s staff currently absent - some of whom are waiting for COVID-19 test results, according to the Journal Inquirer on Monday, Nov. 23. No students in the building mean fewer staff members are needed to supervise the teens. The distric…

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Police & Fire
Alleged, Senior Citizen Drug-Dealers Charged With Trafficking Cocaine Alleged, Senior Citizen Drug-Dealers Charged With Trafficking Cocaine
Alleged, Senior Citizen Drug-Dealers Charged With Trafficking Cocaine Police confiscated 350 grams of cocaine on Friday during the bust of alleged senior citizen drug dealers. On Friday, Nov. 20, officers from the Western Massachusetts Gang Task Force and Detectives from the Chicopee Police Department executed a search warrant at a Marshall Avenue residence. During the search, police allegedly found more than 350 grams of cocaine, an illegally possessed firearm, and more than $28,000, police said. The following people were arrested as a result of the search: Felix Perez, 71, of Marshall Avenue in Chicopee, has been charged with trafficking cocaine 36-100 g…

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COVID-19: City Schools Won't Close Due To Recent Infections COVID-19: City Schools Won't Close Due To Recent Infections
Covid-19: City Schools Won't Close Due To Recent Infections New cases of COVID-19 have been discovered in several schools in one city, but - in a move that Gov. Lamont has been pushing - there will no closure. On Friday, Nov. 20, the New Britain School District was notified that one member from each of the DiLoreto Elementary and Middle School, New Britain High School, and  Vance Elementary School communities had tested positive for COVID-19, according to the New Britain Herald. The last days that infected people were in school were Nov. 12 (DiLoreto), 13 (Vance), and 17 (High School). Everyone who has tested positive will isolate for 10 days.…

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Thanksgiving Cancelled? Tips For A Safer Celebration During COVID-19 Thanksgiving Cancelled? Tips For A Safer Celebration During COVID-19
Thanksgiving Cancelled? Tips For A Safer Celebration During Covid-19 Thanksgiving can carry on this year, despite a surge in COVID-19 infections, but for celebrations to be safe, Massachusetts and the Centers for Disease Control have some suggestions. For starters, the CDC would prefer if everyone stayed home this Thanksgiving and had virtual feasts via Zoom with friends and family. But recognizing many people are going to see their loved ones on Thanksgiving, the CDC offered advice. In a new public information blast, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reminded Bay State residents that: - No more than 10 people can attend a private indoor party,…

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Police & Fire
Arson: Fire Intentionally Set At Burlington Coat Factory Arson: Fire Intentionally Set At Burlington Coat Factory
Arson: Fire Intentionally Set At Burlington Coat Factory The Arson and Bomb Squad have been called in to investigate a small fire at a Burlington retail store. On Sunday, firefighters were called to Burlington Coat Factory on Cooley Street in Springfield for a report of a fire. The fire was quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported. The Springfield Arson and Bomb Squad determined the fire was set intentionally. The incident is under investigation.

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In Routine Check, Parole Officer Allegedly Finds Drugs, Cash, Guns In Routine Check, Parole Officer Allegedly Finds Drugs, Cash, Guns
In Routine Check, Parole Officer Allegedly Finds Drugs, Cash, Guns While conducting a routine check on a paroled individual, police allegedly discovered grams of hard drugs and stacks of cash. On Monday, Nov. 23, police reported the parolee check. Hartford Police said a convicted felon was allegedly had two loaded firearms - one of which was stolen - 430 bags of heroin/fentanyl, 11 grams of crack, and more than $9,400 in suspected profit from illegal drug sales. The individual was remanded to custody and no bond was provided, police said.

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Stealing Season: Holidays Increase Package Thefts; Police Seek Suspect Stealing Season: Holidays Increase Package Thefts; Police Seek Suspect
Stealing Season: Holidays Increase Package Thefts; Police Seek Suspect City police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a woman suspected of stealing unguarded packages from front porches. Due to holiday gift-giving, police noted that reports of stolen packages from front porches, doorways, or other obvious places rise this time of year. With so many people doing their shopping online due to COVID-19, 2020 promises to provide plenty of opportunities for package thefts.  East Haven Police are seeking a woman (photos provided) who is wanted in connection with at least three reports of parcels being stolen from people’s porches on Thursday, Nov. 19.&…

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Missing Woman Found Missing Woman Found
Missing Woman Found A woman who had been missing since October was recently located. On Monday, Nov. 23, around 10:20 a.m., Chicopee Police said that Michelle Abbott had been found. Before being located, Abbott had been missing since Oct. 25. No other information was available.

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