Sluggish turnout yields some changes in Ware election
WARE — Voter turnout was light as some contests ran with opposition while others had no candidates at listed on the ballot for the April election. Town Clerk Nancy Talbot reported 1,126 voters participated in the election either in person or by mail, that number is...
New retail store in Easthampton is a ‘Win/Win’ for burgeoning artists
EASTHAMPTON — A new retail shop that benefits local and regional artists and makers, especially those who are typically underrepresented, is now cemented in the Easthampton community.
Easthampton School Committee installing and updating district policies
EASTHAMPTON — At its April 9 meeting, the Easthampton School Committee reviewed and moved forward with several new and revised policies and sent several back to the policy subcommittee. The Massachusetts Association of School Committees puts forth broad policies that...UMass Dash and Dine 5K supports Survival Center
AMHERST — The University of Massachusetts Amherst Dining department will host its 13th annual Dash and Dine 5K on campus on Saturday, April 20, once again with the goal of promoting health and wellness at the university and to raise money for the Amherst Survival...
Search for new Northampton police chief underway
NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton has begun its formal search for the city’s next police chief.