by Tina Lesniak | Mar 7, 2024 | Amherst, Hampshire County, Local News
AMHERST — Beginning on Feb. 29, Amherst launched its first-ever Kindness Campaign to create a culture of compassion, generosity and goodwill throughout the community. The campaign’s slogan, “Be Kind. It’s Good for Your Mind,” befits the range of activities, including...
by Ryan Feyre | Mar 7, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — A small homes and cottages project is being proposed at 39 Day Ave., according to a recent permit application posted to Northampton’s website. The proposed project, which is being spearheaded by Pioneer Development LLC, calls for a split of the large...
by Miasha Lee | Mar 7, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield, Westfield
WESTFIELD — This year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run Western Massachusetts Polar Plunge takes place Sunday, March 10, at Hampton Ponds State Park, 1048 North Rd., Westfield. Officer Erica Ireland of the West Springfield Police Department, who helps organize the Polar...
by Mike Lydick | Mar 7, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield, Westfield
Book bans and attempted bans at public libraries across the country are increasing, and not just in conservative-leaning states. Even in Massachusetts, some libraries have been challenged by groups that want to restrict access to what books and other materials are...
by Cliff Clark | Mar 7, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Dollar General’s plans to open a retail outlet on College Highway faced opposition at a Feb. 27 meeting where residents said it isn’t needed. “I don’t think our town needs another dollar store,” said Pat Montagna, a resident of the Winnfield Circle...
by Cliff Clark | Mar 7, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — An amateur historian who spent 30 years researching and walking the route of the New Haven-Northampton Canal recently gifted the Southwick Historical Society a computer that contains all his research in a user-friendly format. “This is just wonderful,” Pat...
