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Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election

SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.

Northampton to consider zoning changes at future public hearing

NORTHAMPTON — The City Council’s Committee on Legislative Matters and the Planning Board are conducting a public hearing at the end of October to discuss possible zoning changes that would bring existing residential parcels into a district that aligns with their current use, and also provide more opportunities for redevelopment for industrial and commercial parcels.