Belchertown creative economy coordinator pitches branding standards
BELCHERTOWN — Maude Haak-Frendscho, Belchertown’s creative economy coordinator, pitched a standard template for all town brochures at a recent Select Board meeting.
Planning Board approves housing development at former Belchertown State School
BELCHERTOWN — A 108-unit rental housing development at the site of the former Belchertown State School was approved with no conditions by the Belchertown Planning Board at a public hearing on Feb. 13.
South Hadley working on addressing absenteeism rates in schools
SOUTH HADLEY — Since the coronavirus pandemic, schools across Massachusetts and the country have seen an increase in chronic absenteeism with students.
Amherst School Committee debates proposed cuts in FY25 budget
AMHERST — Many students and parents expressed concerns to the Amherst School Committee as it opened its fiscal year 2025 Amherst Public Schools budget hearing.
Conversation Circles bring English learners into Easthampton community
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Public Library is starting Conversation Circles to assist new English language learners in learning the language as well as becoming more a part of the community.
Local Burger officially opens Easthampton location
EASTHAMPTON — Local Burger officially opened another restaurant this past week; this time at the former Riff’s Joint in Eastworks on Pleasant Street.