When water began gushing into the newly established Quabbin Reservoir in 1939, the resulting water supply tore apart the Swift River communities in favor of providing clean, consistent water to eastern Massachusetts, according to the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The four disincorporated towns — Dana, Enfield, Greenwich and Prescott — disappeared from the map.
Three years ago, transgender and gender-diverse people in Western Massachusetts were given a new option for inclusive healthcare with the opening of Transhealth, a Northampton organization focusing on providing care to these underserved populations. Reminder Publishing checked in with Transhealth CEO in Western Massachusetts to see how the organization has fared since opening and what work still needs to be done.
SOUTH HADLEY — Residents, involved parties and elected officials all watched and listened during a dangerous dog hearing on Aug. 5 where it was unanimously decided that Boone, the dog, was deemed too dangerous to other pets and ruled it should be humanely euthanized.
SOUTHAMPTON — A major land acquisition of a 52-acre plot of land on College Highway is on the verge of reaching the finish line.
AMHERST — The town of Amherst has entered the second phase of a crucial project relating to its climate resiliency goals.
EASTHAMPTON — After a discussion about the best next move, the Easthampton City Council voted to request the Massachusetts state Legislature approve its motion to use ranked-choice voting at its Aug. 7 meeting.