Amherst
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.
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.
