Ludlow voters to decide on charter proposal, funding Whitney Park
LUDLOW — Ludlow will conduct its fall Town Meeting on Oct. 7 in the high school auditorium, 500 Chapin St. There are 12 articles on the warrant.
165th Belchertown Fair offers music, rides, animal shows
LUDLOW — The Belchertown common was filled with families, entertainment, vendors and amusement rides on Sept. 20, the first day of the 165th Belchertown Fair. Part carnival, part agricultural show, the Belchertown Fair offers a little of everything.
Walk for Peace in Leverett seeks end to violence
LEVERETT — The Village of Light Ashram will host a second Walk for Peace on Sunday, Oct. 6, to stand with those suffering from war and violence worldwide, and seek an end to the suffering.
The Narrow Gate determines former Amherst VFW a ‘viable site’ for shelter
AMHERST — The public received a presentation over Zoom on Sept. 25 about conceptual plans for the new shelter and supportive housing that is being developed at the site of the former Amherst Veterans of Foreign Wars on 457 Main St.
Hike for Hunger to help continue Amherst Survival Center’s mission
AMHERST — The Amherst Survival Center will once again host its fifth annual Hike for Hunger fundraiser all through the month of October, inviting participants to hike when and where they like all month in an effort to raise money for the center.
Northampton Board of Health to consider ‘nicotine-free generation’ policy
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Board of Health is considering passing the “Nicotine Free Generation” ordinance, which would ban any tobacco sales in the city to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2004.