by Doc Pruyne | May 14, 2024 | Franklin Hilltowns, Local News, More Local Headlines
LEVERETT — During the coronavirus pandemic the Ashram of Light, a small spiritual center in Amherst, pulled up stakes and moved into a house near the New England Peace Pagoda in Leverett. With all the disruption around COVID-19, the leader of the group, GurujiMa, didn’t get the chance to formally introduce herself to the community.
by Doc Pruyne | May 14, 2024 | Hampshire County, Hampshire Hilltowns, Local News, More Local Headlines
WESTHAMPTON — The Federal Communications Commission wants everyone connected to the internet, so on May 18 the Westhampton Public Library will host a discussion on whether everyone in town has equal access.
by Ryan Feyre | May 14, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — A citizens’ petition that asked to adjust the zoning guidelines for the city’s Central Business-Gateway district officially passed the City Council during the body’s regular meeting on May 2.
by Trent Levakis | May 14, 2024 | Granby, Hampshire County, Local News, More Local Headlines
GRANBY — With the annual town election approaching on Monday, May 20, candidates for the various positions open on this year’s ballot gathered at East Meadow School on May 1 for a Lions Club-sponsored candidates’ night event.
by Trent Levakis | May 14, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, More Local Headlines
HOLYOKE — In order to better support teacher development and ultimately improve teacher retention, Holyoke Public Schools is modifying students’ schedules by releasing one hour early on Wednesdays as part of a pilot next school year.
by Cliff Clark | May 7, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The mother of a Black student who says she has endured racial epithets and abuse from fellow students at Southwick Regional School has filed a federal civil rights complaint against the school district. Allyson Lopez believes district administrators have...