Hampshire Hilltowns
Toy for Joy ends with donations still coming in
The 2024 Toy for Joy campaign has officially ended, but any donations received after the Christmas Eve deadline will be accepted.
A bevy of topics for busy Southampton Select Board meeting
SOUTHAMPTON — At its Dec. 10 meeting, the Southampton Select Board moved through various topics as it winds up its 2024 agendas.
With only one more meeting this year, the board needed to obligate its remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
Toy for Joy gets two important contributions
As the weather turned nippier and Christmas began coming into view, the Toy for Joy campaign gained two important contributions — but still needs more.
Remember Hilltown charities on Giving Tuesday
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires people to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity.
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.
