Hampshire Hilltowns
Record rates of food assistance needed, state grants seek to help
Food insecurity is an ongoing problem across the country, and Western Massachusetts is no different. According to an annual report from the Greater Boston Food Bank, 2023 saw 48% of people in Hampden County facing food insecurity. The same was true for 37% of Hampshire County residents.
Select Board reviews hazard mitigation plan
SOUTHAMPTON — At its Nov. 12 meeting, as the area faces a significant drought that has made it more prone to brush fires, the Southampton Select Board began the process of reviewing and implementing a new hazard mitigation plan.
Food pantries show need as Toy for Joy kicks off 102nd season
The need has never been greater.
Incumbent Sen. Paul Mark cruises to victory in state’s largest district
Democratic state Sen. Paul Mark cruised to an overwhelming victory over his Republican opponent David Rosa in his bid for a second term to represent Berkshire County and the westernmost towns of Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties.
Pease wins decisive victory in 4th Hampden District
Two-term Republican state Rep. Kelly Pease won a decisive but hard-fought victory over Democratic challenger Westfield City Councilor Bridget Matthews-Kane for the 4th Hampden District, which encompasses most of Westfield and all of Southampton.
Hatfield School Committee approves moving sixth graders to Smith
HATFIELD — The Hatfield School Committee approved the shift of sixth graders from Hatfield Elementary School to Smith Academy next school year during its regular meeting on Oct. 21.
Fishtales Restaurant in Hatfield features new ownership
HATFIELD — Staple restaurant Fishtales is officially under new ownership after the restaurant’s Executive Chef Kerriane Kelliher and her business partner, Frank DeMarinis, completed the purchase of the real estate at 5-7 School St. on Oct. 11.
Hatfield names Andrew Levine as new town administrator
HATFIELD — During its regular meeting on Oct. 15, the Hatfield Select Board announced that Andrew Levine will become Hatfield’s new town administrator.
Candidates for 4th Hampden District make appeal to voters
As the election for the 4th Hampden District of the House of Representatives nears, Kelly Pease and Bridget Matthews-Kane are not taking any votes for granted. Two-time incumbent Rep. Kelly Pease, a Republican, was speaking before heading to Framingham for a...
Mark, Rosa making final push in state senate campaign
With less than two weeks before the general election on Nov. 5, Reminder Publishing reached out to the two candidates for the state Senate seat covering Berkshire County and the westernmost towns of Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties, Democratic incumbent...