Hampshire Hilltowns
Vito Perrone prepares for new role as superintendent
WESTHAMPTON — Vito Perrone was only in his third week as the new Hampshire Regional School District superintendent, but based on what he wrote on his office white board, it appeared that a districtwide culture was already starting to manifest.
Hilltown 6 Pottery Tour returns for 18th year July 27, 28
Now in its 18th year, the Hilltown 6 Pottery Tour and Sale on July 27 and 28 will offer its visitors an inside look at the world of pottery with open studio tours from nationally recognized potters.
Hatfield seeks applications for town administrator position
HATFIELD — With current Hatfield Town Administrator Marlene Michonski set to retire at the end of this year, the town is seeking applications from people who are interested in taking over the position.
Voters say yes to debt exclusion to purchase 52 acres on College Highway
SOUTHAMPTON — A special election on June 25 ended in a majority of registered voters supporting a debt exclusion so the town can buy a 52-acre plot of land located between 117-125 College Hwy., across from the Cumberland Farms convenience store.
Southampton land purchase goes to override vote
SOUTHAMPTON — Last month, residents at Annual Town Meeting voted in favor of Article 11, which authorized the Select Board to purchase 52 acres located along College Highway, across from the Cumberland Farms convenience store. This month, voters will be asked to authorize borrowing $2.2 million to pay for the property.
Hampshire Regional offers superintendency to Perrone
WESTHAMPTON — On June 5, the five school committees of the Hampshire Regional School District voted, almost without dissent, to offer Westhampton resident Vito Perrone the district’s top administrative position.
Southampton still searching for new senior center site
SOUTHAMPTON — The Senior Center Building Committee settled on 89 Clark St. as the site of the new senior center.
Hadley DPW Building Committee chooses project manager
HADLEY — In May, Annual Town Meeting voted to begin the planning process to replace the building that houses the DPW.
Williamsburg to unveil new public safety complex on June 9
WILLIAMSBURG — The old Helen E. James School building came down last year and the new public safety building rose up during winter and spring, brand new and beautiful white, to take its place. Now, it’s time to celebrate and have fun.
Westhampton residents pass all Town Meeting articles
WESTHAMPTON — The annual Town Meeting staged on May 11 drew a good crowd and accomplished a wide variety of tasks to manage the town’s accounts. Many of the 39 articles were consent articles, required on Town Meeting warrants by the commonwealth, or that enable town departments to carry out daily business.
