Historical Commission seeks hospital, business to reuse Mary Lane
WARE — The Ware Historical Commission continued to work on saving the buildings at the former Mary Lane Hospital at its meeting on Feb. 26.
Locals to take the ‘plunge’ for Special Olympics Massachusetts
WARE — Splish! Splash! Brr! March is generally a little early to swim in Massachusetts, but on Saturday, March 16, people will run, jump and dive into Beaver Lake in Ware. Rather than simply being cold-water enthusiasts, they are participating in the Ware Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics.
Ware needs a hospital, residents say, as reuse of site considered
WARE — Baystate Mary Lane Hospital served the residents of Ware and the surrounding communities for 100 years before beginning a slow reduction of departments and services until its full closure in 2023.
Amherst baseball and softball gearing up for the spring season
AMHERST — With rising numbers and many developmental opportunities, the Amherst Baseball organization is looking forward to an exciting and successful 2024 season.
Construction for new Amherst elementary school to begin early March
AMHERST — Several months after voters pushed the project forward in a special election, construction of Amherst’s new elementary school is expected to begin in March.