AMHERST — The Healey administration’s education leadership was grilled by the Joint Ways & Means Committee in front of a standing room-only crowd at a hearing on school funding and local aid, hosted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
SOUTH HADLEY — At its March 18 meeting, the Select Board approved the fiscal year 2026 town budget as well as proposed increases to the wastewater and trash fees after discussing the items over the past few meetings.
NORTHAMPTON — The Academy of Music Theatre is set to host its third annual Regional Youth Poetry Slam, an event that showcases the talent, passion and voices of young poets from across the Pioneer Valley.
NORTHAMPTON — Forbes Library will be breaking ground for its new outdoor performance stage by the end of March, with construction set to be completed in June and the stage ready for use by late summer.
EASTHAMPTON — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) visited Riverside Industries on March 18 to discuss the impact of proposed Medicaid cuts on the First Congressional District.