Downtown Northampton Association names Amanda Shafii new board president
NORTHAMPTON — The Downtown Northampton Association has announced the appointment of Amanda Shafii as its new board president.
Youth Cinema Festival builds up young filmmakers in region
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Youth Cinema Festival is returning once again in its second year after relaunching in 2024 for the first time since 2017 with another date set to showcase some of the young talented filmmakers doing work in the region.
Green Communities grant awarded to Northampton, Westhampton
Northampton and Westhampton are two of the communities included in the latest round of awarded Green Communities competitive grants from the state and will use their funding toward the enhancing energy efficiency in select town buildings.
West Springfield Town Council approves contract that includes body worn cameras
WEST SPRINGFIELD — During the March 17 meeting, the Town Council approved a transfer of $150,000 from the reserve for wage negotiations account to the patrol officer’s account and the educational benefits account.
Agawam High School seniors earn prestigious award for academic excellence
AGAWAM — When Emily Gonzalez entered Agawam High School as a ninth grader, she made a commitment to herself that she would have a high GPA throughout her four years at the school.
For most districts, state ed funding has ‘left us out’
AMHERST — The Healey administration’s education leadership was grilled by the Joint Ways & Means Committee in front of a standing room-only crowd at a hearing on school funding and local aid, hosted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst.