Democratic state Sen. Paul Mark cruised to an overwhelming victory over his Republican opponent David Rosa in his bid for a second term to represent Berkshire County and the westernmost towns of Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties.
Two-term Republican state Rep. Kelly Pease won a decisive but hard-fought victory over Democratic challenger Westfield City Councilor Bridget Matthews-Kane for the 4th Hampden District, which encompasses most of Westfield and all of Southampton.
AMHERST — The town of Amherst’s Community Preservation Act Committee will look at 11 new CPA funding proposals totaling close to $2.2 million for fiscal year 2026 at their upcoming meetings.
AMHERST — The town of Amherst is gearing up for its inaugural Global Village Festival coming in the spring at the Amherst Town Common.
EASTHAMPTON — Phase II of the Old Town Hall restoration will be completed following a $501,000 award to CitySpace thanks in part of Gov. Maura Healey’s $161 million boost through funding local economic development.
EASTHAMPTON — At its Nov. 6 meeting, the Easthampton City Council approved a supplemental appropriation of $346,583 to purchase a new truck for the highway department.