Easthampton School Committee approves EHS handbook with new cell phone policy
EASTHAMPTON — A new cell phone policy will be implemented at Easthampton High School for the 2024-25 academic year.
New multi-faceted space coming to UMass Amherst
AMHERST — With the start of a new school year upon us, the creation of “UMass Downtown,” a new retail, event and meeting space at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is currently in motion.
Granby Library to host annual month-long fall book sale
GRANBY — The Friends of the Granby Free Public Library will once again host its month-long fall book sale starting Sept. 3 to Sept. 28.
Granby implements growth for the 2024-25 school year
GRANBY — With the 2024 school year on the horizon, interim Superintendent Mary Jane Rickson, along with members of leadership teams across the Granby school district, came together to implement a plan for growth at the Aug. 13 School Committee meeting.
Officials discuss crime, legislative priorities at Sheriff’s Picnic
SPRINGFIELD — Considered by many to be the political event of the year in Western Massachusetts, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual golf tournament and picnic again drew a bevy of local and state elected officials.
Northampton extends RFP bid deadline for 33 King St.
NORTHAMPTON — After initially hoping to receive a bidder for the purchase and redevelopment of the 33 King St. property by July 10, the city has been forced to extend that deadline after receiving no bidders by that date.