Amherst

Artist explores lost town under Quabbin in Westfield exhibit

By Tyler Lederer | Sep 11, 2024

Artist explores lost town under Quabbin in Westfield exhibit

What remains of Dana is the subject of the Westfield Athenaeum’s new exhibit, “The Art of Ron Michaud: The Road to Dana.” The Athenaeum will host a reception with Michaud at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Jasper Rand Art Gallery in the Athenaeum at 6 Elm St., Westfield.

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By Trent Levakis | Sep 9, 2024

Rainbow and Allies groups growing across region

There has been an increase in the number of social groups for LGBTQ+ seniors in Hampshire County over the last few years, stemming in part of the efforts from Rainbow and Allies, a social coffee group that meets once a month now across different communities.

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By Trent Levakis | Sep 3, 2024

BID Block Party returns for 11th year on Sept. 19

AMHERST — North Pleasant Street in downtown Amherst will be filled with be a celebration of all things Amherst on Thursday, Sept. 19 as the Amherst Business Improvement District, has announced its 11th Annual Block Party.

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By Deandra Rodriguez | Sep 3, 2024

Amherst awarded certification for sensory inclusivity through partnership

AMHERST — The Amherst Recreation Department and KultureCity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advocacy for inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs, partnered to bring sensory inclusivity to Amherst.

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New multi-faceted space coming to UMass Amherst

By Ryan Feyre | Sep 3, 2024

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.

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By Trent Levakis | Aug 26, 2024

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.

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By Tina Lesniak | Aug 19, 2024

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.

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Amherst lands MVP grant for Fort River watershed improvements

By Ryan Feyre | Aug 12, 2024

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.

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By Trent Levakis | Aug 5, 2024

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.