Amherst announces first-ever Global Village Festival
AMHERST — The town of Amherst is gearing up for its inaugural Global Village Festival coming in the spring at the Amherst Town Common.
Amherst receives grant funding for a roundabout on University Drive
AMHERST — With a nearly $2 million grant from the state’s MassWorks Infrastructure Program, the town of Amherst and the University of Massachusetts will team up to develop a roundabout at the intersection of Univesity Drive and Amity Street.
Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.
Voting information available for Hampshire communities
With the Nov. 5 general election just weeks away, communities in the area have released voter information for residents to follow.
Amherst BID selects John Page as new executive director
AMHERST — The Amherst Business Improvement District has named John Page its new executive director.
Fort River School construction bids in under budget
AMHERST — Construction bids for the new Fort River Elementary School have come in under budget, bringing the total bid savings on the project to date to $4.8 million, according to the town.