96th Westfield Fair promotes agriculture, entertainment
WESTFIELD — Asked why people should attend a New England County Fair, Andy Freniere, who serves on the Board of Directors for The Westfield Fair, didn’t skip a beat.
New Russell-Montgomery Police Dept. garage dedicated to veteran
RUSSELL — The new Russell-Montgomery Police Department garage on the grounds of the former Russell Elementary School was dedicated to decorated Vietnam veteran Jan “Boomer” Boomsma of Russell who passed away in 2022 and was the father of Mark Boomsma, who built the garage for the town.
Southampton to close on College Highway land by Sept. 30
SOUTHAMPTON — A major land acquisition of a 52-acre plot of land on College Highway is on the verge of reaching the finish line.
Amherst lands MVP grant for Fort River watershed improvements
AMHERST — The town of Amherst has entered the second phase of a crucial project relating to its climate resiliency goals.
Easthampton City Council approves ranked-choice voting
EASTHAMPTON — After a discussion about the best next move, the Easthampton City Council voted to request the Massachusetts state Legislature approve its motion to use ranked-choice voting at its Aug. 7 meeting.
Gateway Fiber aims for Northampton construction this fall
NORTHAMPTON — A new internet service provider is the on the verge of entering the fold in Northampton very soon.