Amherst
Amherst Town Council approves appointment of Stromgren as new fire chief
AMHERST — The Town Council approved the appointment of new fire chief Lindsay Stromgren during its Dec. 2 meeting, permanently filling the role Stromgren had been temporarily occupying since the summer.
Claus for a Cause returns to Amherst Senior Center
AMHERST — After success in its initial year the Amherst Senior Center is once again hosting “Claus for a Cause” collection program as the holiday season kicks off.
Springfield Thunderbirds host annual School Day Game
SPRINGFIELD — Thousands of area school children had the opportunity to see the Springfield Thunderbirds play their annual School Day Game with a 10:30 a.m. puck drop on Nov. 6.
Close to $2.2 million in CPA proposals to go before committee
AMHERST — The town of Amherst’s Community Preservation Act Committee will look at 11 new CPA funding proposals totaling close to $2.2 million for fiscal year 2026 at their upcoming meetings.
Amherst announces first-ever Global Village Festival
AMHERST — The town of Amherst is gearing up for its inaugural Global Village Festival coming in the spring at the Amherst Town Common.
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.
Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.
Voting information available for Hampshire communities
With the Nov. 5 general election just weeks away, communities in the area have released voter information for residents to follow.
Amherst BID selects John Page as new executive director
AMHERST — The Amherst Business Improvement District has named John Page its new executive director.
Fort River School construction bids in under budget
AMHERST — Construction bids for the new Fort River Elementary School have come in under budget, bringing the total bid savings on the project to date to $4.8 million, according to the town.