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2 weeks ago
Amherst holding a virtual information session for Hampshire College’s property
Amherst is taking a closer look at what could come next for Hampshire College’s property. The town will hold a…
2 weeks ago
Easthampton’s opposition to a proposed Southampton cell tower
Easthampton’s opposition to a proposed Southampton cell tower was at the center of last night’s Planning Board hearing. The Easthampton…
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A new structure is going up at the Franklin County Fairgrounds
For the first time in about 40 years, a new structure is going up at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. The…
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A new regional traffic safety plan is now open for public feedback in Western Mass
A new regional traffic safety plan is now open for public feedback in western Massachusetts. The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission…
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Amherst is officially handing two former school properties back to the town
Amherst is officially handing two former school properties back to the town. The School Committee voted to relinquish Wildwood School…
2 weeks ago
Easthampton’s Override Recount Results
Easthampton’s override recount is now official — and the result still stands. After a five-hour hand count Thursday, the city’s…
2 weeks ago
University Drive in Amherst is Getting A Major Rebuild
A busy stretch of University Drive in Amherst is getting a major rebuild starting Monday, so drivers should expect detours.…
2 weeks ago
Hatfield Water & Sewer Rates Increasing
Hatfield residents on town water and sewer will see higher bills starting this month. The Select Board approved new rates…
2 weeks ago
Shelburne Town Seal Change?
Shelburne could be getting a new town seal — or at least a corrected one. Town Clerk Joe Judd is…
2 weeks ago
Memorial Plaque For Fallen Soldier Backlash at Frontier Regional
Frontier Regional School officials are facing growing backlash after voting not to move a memorial plaque for fallen soldier and…
3 weeks ago
Community Action Pioneer Valley Opening A New WIC Office In Hadley
Families across Hampshire and Franklin counties now have another place to access nutrition support. Community Action Pioneer Valley has opened…
3 weeks ago
Amherst Superintendent To Step Down Next Year
Amherst’s school superintendent is giving the district a full year to prepare for a leadership change. E. Xiomara Herman says…
3 weeks ago
Cooling Centers Opening
Cooling centers are opening in Hampshire and Franklin counties as temperatures climb. Easthampton’s Public Safety Complex on Payson Avenue will…
3 weeks ago
Easthampton Override Recount
Easthampton will recount every ballot from this month’s Proposition 2½ override vote beginning Thursday at noon. The $6.9 million measure…
3 weeks ago
Holyoke Banning AI Data Centers
Holyoke is now the first city in Massachusetts to ban new large-scale AI data centers, following concerns about their heavy…
4 weeks ago
Belchertown’s Cold Spring School Closing
Belchertown’s youngest students will attend different schools this fall following the closure of Cold Spring School. The 72-year-old building held…
4 weeks ago
South Hadley Select Board To Vote On Potential Override ballot question
South Hadley voters could face another override decision as soon as September. Four of five Select Board members have signaled…
4 weeks ago
Greenfield’s Water and Sewer Rates Increasing
Greenfield residents will pay more for water and sewer service starting January first. Both usage rates are going up nine…
4 weeks ago
Coca-Cola Closing Its Northampton Bottling Plant
After years of delays, Coca-Cola has set a final closing date for its Northampton bottling plant. The Industrial Drive facility…
4 weeks ago
Easthampton’s Tax Override Headed For A Recount
Easthampton’s approved $6.9 million tax override is headed for a recount. Opponents collected enough signatures to request a hand count,…
