Amherst
New multi-faceted space coming to UMass Amherst
AMHERST — With the start of a new school year upon us, the creation of “UMass Downtown,” a new retail, event and meeting space at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is currently in motion.
Amherst Superintendent provides district updates before new school year
AMHERST — Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools Superintendent Dr. E. Xiomara Herman took time during the Amherst School Committee’s Aug. 20 meeting to provide a few updates around the district as the new school year is right around the corner.
Amherst planning director retires after two decades of service
AMHERST — On Sept. 27, Amherst Planning Director Christine Brestrup will retire from the position she’s held for 20 years, one that has helped shape the town’s growth through various projects and developments.
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.
UMass Fine Arts Center sets 2024-2025 season
AMHERST — In what is expected to be its biggest season since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Massachusetts Fine Arts Center is jam packed with performers and showcases for its upcoming 2024-2025 Fine Arts Center performing arts season.
New kind of theater group comes to Amherst
AMHERST — Valley Players is a new kind of theater group with no formal home and a strong drive to bring theater to the entire community.
Valley Green Energy promises ‘cleaner electricity’ by fall
A new green electricity service designed to lower energy costs in an environmentally sustainable way is arriving in Amherst, Pelham and Northampton in November.
ValleyBike to officially return to the region in mid-August
NORTHAMPTON — After a slight delay and several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share program will officially make its return on Aug. 12.
Dinosaur legacies live on in Western Mass. locations
Although they roamed the Earth over 230 million years ago, the legacy of dinosaurs carries on in Western Mass. thanks to a couple crucial resources in the area.
Herrell’s Ice Cream to join Mill District in Amherst
AMHERST — A new Herrell’s Ice Cream location will soon be the latest addition to the Mill District — first as a pop-up shop before residing permanently early next year.