Herrell’s Ice Cream to join Mill District in Amherst
AMHERST — A new Herrell’s Ice Cream location will soon be the latest addition to the Mill District — first as a pop-up shop before residing permanently early next year.
League of Women Voters book sale returns to Amherst this month
AMHERST — The longstanding giant book sale spearheaded by the League of Women Voters of Amherst is returning to the Fort River Elementary School at 70 S. East St. at the end of this month.
Cultural District working to bring back Amherst Arts Night
AMHERST — The Amherst Center Cultural District is looking for feedback from the community on bringing back Amherst Arts Night which ended during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey is open to the public until July 29 and seeks information on previous arts nights and suggestions for its return.
Superintendent Herman meets residents during ‘Cuppa Joe’ event
AMHERST — On July 12, Town Manager Paul Bockelman was joined by Dr. Ericilda Xiomara Herman, the new superintendent of schools for the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District, during its monthly “Cuppa’ Joe with Paul” event.
Tenants, supporters meet with rent increases looming
EASTHAMPTON — During an emotional evening, Cottage Street Studios tenants, artist allies, community members and public officials completely filled the CitySpace Blue Room on July 11 for a public event in support of keeping affordable studio space at One Cottage Street.
All-way stop planned for Hatfield Street and Cook Avenue intersection in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — In an effort to control traffic flow and increase safety, the Northampton DPW is asking the City Council to improve an order that would turn the Hatfield Street to Cooke Avenue intersection into an all-way stop-controlled intersection.