Amherst town manager presents $97M budget to Town Council
AMHERST — Town Manager Paul Bockelman officially presented his proposed $97 million fiscal year 2025 budget to the Amherst Town Council during the May 6 meeting.
Hadley Town Meeting passes almost all articles, 184 residents attend
HADLEY — Hadley’s Town Meeting on May 2 was attended by 184 residents. Those in attendance saw a singular exchange between resident Thomas Fyden and Planning Board Chair Jim Maksimoski.
Westhampton Public Library to host digital equity discussion
WESTHAMPTON — The Federal Communications Commission wants everyone connected to the internet, so on May 18 the Westhampton Public Library will host a discussion on whether everyone in town has equal access.
Town Meeting votes down unregistered vehicles ordinance
SOUTHAMPTON — At its May 7 Annual Town Meeting, Southampton Town Meeting members voted to approve a $21 million operating budget for fiscal year 2025. That includes $955,000 for general government funding and nearly $13 million for education.
Northampton City Council bans future auto dealerships in gateway district
NORTHAMPTON — A citizens’ petition that asked to adjust the zoning guidelines for the city’s Central Business-Gateway district officially passed the City Council during the body’s regular meeting on May 2.
Northampton implements Narcan cabinets at NHA properties
NORTHAMPTON — A new partnership in Northampton has officially formed to make overdose-reversal medication more widespread and accessible across the city.