BOSTON — Nearly two years after the Supreme Court ended race-conscious affirmative action college admissions policies, education reform advocates say its past time to also end the practice of allowing higher education institutions to give admissions preferences to relatives of alumni or high-paying donors.
SOUTH HADLEY — Residents driving through the Falls may have seen the partially collapsed brick building at the corner of Carew and West Main Street. During the May 6 Selectboard meeting, Planning Director Anne Capra discussed updates to the property.
NORTHAMPTON — Former Downtown Northampton Association Executive Director Jillian Duclos has announced her bid for mayor of Northampton and said she hopes her campaign will unite Northampton voters and establish an improved level of communication across the city.
EASTHAMPTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced the Department of Energy Resources, or DOER, has certified the first group of Climate Leader Communities for the state, and the city of Easthampton has made the cut.
EASTHAMPTON — After months of discussion in subcommittees, the Easthampton City Council voted to institute a 25 mph speed limit citywide in thickly settled business areas where the speed limit is not posted.
SOUTHAMPTON — Voters at Southampton’s May 6 Annual Town Meeting approved an $897,000 general override to cover unanticipated costs at Norris Elementary School, to prevent the loss of the equivalent of 10 full time positions.