Neal, MassDOT announce $36.8M for East-West Rail
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield has moved a little closer to becoming the central hub of a statewide passenger rail system known as Compass Rail.
Residents, officials urge Parker Street drivers: ‘Check Your Speed’
SPRINGFIELD — A steady flow of vehicles streamed along Parker Street in both directions. It was rush hour on Oct. 28 and drivers were pouring past the Greenleaf Community Center.
Amherst receives grant funding for a roundabout on University Drive
AMHERST — With a nearly $2 million grant from the state’s MassWorks Infrastructure Program, the town of Amherst and the University of Massachusetts will team up to develop a roundabout at the intersection of Univesity Drive and Amity Street.
GOMBO Nola Kitchen & Oyster Bar under new ownership
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton resident Cassidy Bowman sees the purchase of GOMBO Nola Kitchen & Oyster Bar, the Cajun and creole staple on 159 Main St., as a classic tale: boy and dog eat at restaurant so much; they buy restaurant.
New community-driven hiring startup to host ‘Hiring Therapy’ event
NORTHAMPTON — A Berkshire-based startup called Magnetworks is making headway in the region with its new community-driven hiring tool for local businesses, prospective employees and the community at large.
Fossil fuel free program comes to Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The state’s Department of Energy Resources announced last week that Northampton became the 10th and final community to join the state’s Municipal Fossil Fuel Free Building Demonstration Program.