Amherst
New Amherst superintendent named, pending negotiations
AMHERST — A unanimous decision was reached by the Amherst Pelham Regional Public Schools School Committee and the Union 26 School Committee to name Ericilda Xiomara Herman the district’s next superintendent, pending contract negotiations.
Amherst Town Council officially appoints Gabriel Ting as police chief
AMHERST — During its meeting on April 29, the Amherst Town Council officially voted in favor of appointing Gabriel Ting as the town’s next police chief.
ValleyBike Share program returns to the region this month
NORTHAMPTON — After several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share Program will make its return at the end of May.
New CRESS director’s experience aids new role
AMHERST — New CRESS Director Camille Theriaque has lived a life in public service. From being a Holyoke firefighter, to becoming a social worker, her lived experiences have only shaped her approach to public safety and service for the better. This is why she feels...
UMass Dash and Dine 5K supports Survival Center
AMHERST — The University of Massachusetts Amherst Dining department will host its 13th annual Dash and Dine 5K on campus on Saturday, April 20, once again with the goal of promoting health and wellness at the university and to raise money for the Amherst Survival...
Amherst leaders host groundbreaking for new elementary school
AMHERST — A gathering of the public and community leaders turned out for the March 26 groundbreaking ceremony for the new $97.5 million, three-story, 575-student elementary school, south of the existing Fort River School.
Candidates for Amherst police chief join community for meet and greet
AMHERST — The two finalists for the position of Amherst police chief met with the public through a “meet and greet” session on April 2 where both candidates spoke about their backgrounds and answered questions from the public inside the Bangs Community Center.
Amherst Empty Bowls fundraiser continues fight against food insecurity
AMHERST — The Amherst Survival Center has stood tough for the community through good times and bad, and with the upcoming 16th annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser, it’s another year of bringing the community together to help continue the fight against food insecurity.
MCT to create single week production of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ in Amherst
AMHERST — Missoula Children’s Theatre is coming to town and will stage a full production of Jack and the Beanstalk in just one week — from auditions to the performance. “It is remarkable to see what the Missoula directors can accomplish in such a short time,” noted...
Theriaque tapped as new CRESS director in Amherst
AMHERST — After losing its prior leader late last year, Amherst’s Community Responders for Equity, Safety and Service has found a new director. Camille Theriaque, a licensed clinical social worker, was named CRESS’s new director in an announcement from the town on...
