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Wednesday, December 31 1969

Massachusetts

Jung Association of Western MA Presents --- Nothing is Real

Recorded January 14, 2018

Jungian Analyst Jason Smith lectures on "Self-emptying in Jungian Psychology & the Contemplative Traditions", demonstrating how the experience of nothingness is expressed in the great world religions, as well as in the theories of depth psychology.

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Jung Association of Western Mass

MA Low Number Plate Lottery Now Online!

Adapted from a MassDOT press release:

Registrar of Motor Vehicles Erin Deveney announced Friday that applications for the 2016 Low Number Plate Lottery are now being accepted. In addition, for the first time ever, customers will be able to enter the lottery online by visiting: https://secure.rmv.state.ma.us/myPlateLotto/. Mail-in applications are also available for download at www.MassRMV.com or at registry offices across the Commonwealth. Applications must be received online, or be postmarked, by August 26, 2016 in order for an applicant to be eligible.

Talk with MassDOT about MassPike Tolls

Adapted from a MassDOT press release:

Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 25 of the Acts of 2009, provides in section 173 that the western section of the Massachusetts Turnpike shall be operated and maintained free of tolls when all notes and bonds issued by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) have been paid, which is anticipated to occur in January of 2017, and the turnpike is deemed to be in good condition and repair to the satisfaction of said department.  In preparation for this, the MassDOT Highway Division will host 4 public meetings to present and discuss its Triennial Review (State of Good Repair) report for the turnpike and the report's impact on the status of tolls after January 2017.

Evening Winter Weather Update for December 29th

Adapted from a MassDOT press release:

MassDOT Highway is warning drivers of potentially hazardous road conditions as a flash freeze warning is in effect. With temperatures dropping and freezing rain conditions continuing across many regions of the state, MassDOT urges drivers to slow down and use caution.

Brief Blurb About Today's Election

We thought you might be interested in the fact that, in addition to voter turnout being a respectable (we think it should always be 100% but we recognize the reality that it's usually between 10-15%) 23% as of 2PM today, officials in the know are excited that so many people are turning out to vote.  One pointed out that these kinds of numbers are usually only seen during a presidential election.  Also, when our executive director went to cast his ballot, he had to wait in a line for his precinct for the first time.  Way to go Greenfield!  Let's keep it up and blow previo

State Treasurer Details Process to Select Gaming Commissioner

From a press release from State Treasurer Steven Grossman's Office:

Finalists will be chosen by five-member advisory panel and will be publicly disclosed.

Characterizing the selection of a Gaming Commission member as one of the most important appointments during his term in office, Treasurer Steven Grossman today detailed the open and transparent process he will use to guide his decision.

This Week in the News

After another busy week, we take a little time to reflect on some of the news stories we worked on:

On Tuesday, Massachusetts lawmakers released their proposed maps for redrawing state House and Senate districts.  Our Station Manager immediately got on the phone with local legislators, setting up interviews to get their thoughts on the new political lines as they relate to Greenfield, and we hope to post that story on our homepage next week.

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All About the Arts

This was a busy week for the arts in Greenfield, and greater Franklin County, and we were right in the thick of it.  Promoting upcoming events, assisting local organizations with their preparations, and interviewing artists was done by both staff and volunteers over the past four days.  

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