by Sarah Heinonen | May 14, 2024 | Belchertown, Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News, Ware
BELCHERTOWN — Extreme weather and intense rain events have become more common in recent years. In August 2023, many New England communities experienced severe flooding when more than 6 inches of rain fell over a six-hour period. In an effort to mitigate future storm impacts, Belchertown and Ware have partnered with The Great American Rain Barrel Company to offer rain barrels to residents at discounted prices, helping homeowners collect the water, instead of letting it go down the drain.
by Ryan Feyre | May 14, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton, Photo Slider
NORTHAMPTON — A cutting edge program that is free to the public and offered by Massachusetts General Brigham Cooley Dickinson is changing the way society supports older adults with dementia and their caretakers.
by Ryan Feyre | May 14, 2024 | Amherst, Hampshire County, Local News
AMHERST — Town Manager Paul Bockelman officially presented his proposed $97 million fiscal year 2025 budget to the Amherst Town Council during the May 6 meeting.
by Doc Pruyne | May 14, 2024 | Hadley, Hampshire County, Local News
HADLEY — Hadley’s Town Meeting on May 2 was attended by 184 residents. Those in attendance saw a singular exchange between resident Thomas Fyden and Planning Board Chair Jim Maksimoski.
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 Tina Lesniak | May 14, 2024 | Hampshire County, Hampshire Hilltowns, Local News
SOUTHAMPTON — At its May 7 Annual Town Meeting, Southampton Town Meeting members voted to approve a $21 million operating budget for fiscal year 2025. That includes $955,000 for general government funding and nearly $13 million for education.
