Question asks voters to decide on tipped minimum wage increase
Massachusetts voters will determine Nov. 5 if tipped employees should have the same or lower minimum wage than the state’s standard minimum wage.
‘One-stop wellness destination’ opens in Easthampton
EASTHAMPTON — A one-stop shop for integrated health services has officially opened on 40 Main Ave. in Easthampton.
Workshop13 to install vertical platform lift at main location
WARE — During July and August 2025, nonprofit Workshop13 Cultural Arts and Learning Center will install a vertical platform lift in its main location at 13 Church St. to increase its accessibility to Ware community members.
Ware police chief receives public education letter from State Ethics Commission
WARE — After conducting a preliminary inquiry into whether or not Police Chief Shawn Crevier violated the state conflict of interest law, the commission decided to resolve the matter through a public education letter.
The Narrow Gate determines former Amherst VFW a ‘viable site’ for shelter
AMHERST — The public received a presentation over Zoom on Sept. 25 about conceptual plans for the new shelter and supportive housing that is being developed at the site of the former Amherst Veterans of Foreign Wars on 457 Main St.
Hike for Hunger to help continue Amherst Survival Center’s mission
AMHERST — The Amherst Survival Center will once again host its fifth annual Hike for Hunger fundraiser all through the month of October, inviting participants to hike when and where they like all month in an effort to raise money for the center.