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February 1, 2021

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Chicopee City Council agrees to 2nd phase of City Hall renovations

The design phase will cost about $1.4 million and take about 16 months.

By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com

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Massachusetts GPD growth outpaced nation in fourth quarter of 2020 — but sharp downturn seen from third quarter, UMass researchers say

Researchers said limits to the economic recovery came into view as winter approached and the virus surged again.

By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com

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Weather

Massachusetts school closings, delays and remote learning for Monday, Feb. 1.

The following schools have announced closures of delays due to the winter storm.

By Noah R. Bombard | nbombard@masslive.com

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Winter storm tracker: See how much snow you could expect where you live, when it will start

Officials warned against travel, calling it “difficult to impossible” during morning and evening commutes.

By Benjamin Kail | bkail@masslive.com

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Sports

Red Sox

MLB season 2021: owners send proposal to MLB Players’ Association for 154-game schedule, season to be delayed by one month (reports)

MLB players would still receive their full 162-game schedule pay.

By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com

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Sports

Munch Madness: How hoops and donuts collide in March

Getting the right donuts to please your palate to fill out March Madness brackets is Donutology.

By Bob Ritzman

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Sports

USMNT vs. Trinidad & Tobago: Live stream, start time, TV channel, how to watch USA men’s soccer (Sun., Jan. 31)

How to watch Sunday's match.

By Nick O'Malley | nomalley@masslive.com

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Entertainment

Music

Billy Joel looks to resume Madison Square Garden residency

The Long Island singer has booked a November date at the New York City arena.

By George Lenker | Special to The Republican

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Business

Bing Arts Center put up for sale; COVID pandemic forces closing of 71-year-old Springfield theater

The venue -- opened in 1950 and named for crooner Bing Crosby -- hasn't hosted an event since March.

By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com

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Entertainment

Beer Nut: Readers share their take on Guinness taste

A wide range of replies came from the column about Guinness’ possible change.

By George Lenker | Special to The Republican

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