by Laura Mason | Apr 17, 2024 | Belchertown, Hampshire County, Local News
BELCHERTOWN — During the April 10 public hearing, Belchertown residents raised multiple concerns about the student impact of the reduced positions proposed in the School Committee’s fiscal year 2025 budget.
by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 17, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, Ware
WARE — Historical Commission member Claudia Kadra told a joint meeting of the commission and the Hospital Review Committee on April 11 that 33 “large acute care providers” had been contacted in an effort to find a new operator for the Mary Lane Hospital campus. None...
by Bill Zito | Apr 17, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, Ware
WARE — Voter turnout was light as some contests ran with opposition while others had no candidates at listed on the ballot for the April election. Town Clerk Nancy Talbot reported 1,126 voters participated in the election either in person or by mail, that number is...
by Ryan Feyre | Apr 16, 2024 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — A new retail shop that benefits local and regional artists and makers, especially those who are typically underrepresented, is now cemented in the Easthampton community.
by Tina Lesniak | Apr 16, 2024 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — At its April 9 meeting, the Easthampton School Committee reviewed and moved forward with several new and revised policies and sent several back to the policy subcommittee. The Massachusetts Association of School Committees puts forth broad policies that...
by Trent Levakis | Apr 16, 2024 | Amherst, Hampshire County, Local News
AMHERST — The University of Massachusetts Amherst Dining department will host its 13th annual Dash and Dine 5K on campus on Saturday, April 20, once again with the goal of promoting health and wellness at the university and to raise money for the Amherst Survival...