Western Mass. represented in Healey’s Youth Advisory Council
Gov. Maura Healey swore in the members of her administration’s Youth Advisory Council on March 25.
Students show off their pottery at Huntington’s Gray Catbird studio
HUNTINGTON — The Gray Catbird Gift Shop and Pottery Studio at 22 E. Main St., hosted a show of student works on Friday evening, March 22, to signal the end of the winter classes. Proprietor and pottery teacher Dale Rogers of Montgomery said 24 students from six...
South Hadley continues its FY25 budget process
SOUTH HADLEY — South Hadley has begun sharing its preliminary numbers for the fiscal year 2025 budget after hosting a public hearing on March 20 and March 26.
South Hadley School Committee approves its FY25 budget
SOUTH HADLEY — The School Committee hosted a public hearing for its fiscal year 2025 budget on March 20.
Jumping worms, the newest invasive to hit Western Mass.
SOUTHAMPTON — Ever seen a worm thrashing about? It was probably a jumping worm, an invasive species that’s spreading through the region. According to Joe Impoco, new manager at Tripple Brook Farm, that may be bad news for gardeners, farmers, plants and the soil....
Amherst Empty Bowls fundraiser continues fight against food insecurity
AMHERST — The Amherst Survival Center has stood tough for the community through good times and bad, and with the upcoming 16th annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser, it’s another year of bringing the community together to help continue the fight against food insecurity.