Hampshire Hilltowns
Hatfield Select Board selects bidder for Main Street culvert project
HATFIELD — Nearly a week after the public approved the borrowing of money for the project, the Hatfield Select Board officially awarded the bid for the Main Street Cowbridge culvert repair to E.J. Prescott during its Sept. 17 meeting.
MCAS question to grace ballots in November
A question regarding whether the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test should continue to be a high school graduation requirement will appear on Massachusetts ballots during the Nov. 5 general election.
Hatfield votes to borrow money for Main Street culvert repair
HATFIELD — The town of Hatfield voted to borrow $375,000 for the immediate restoration of a 12-foot culvert under Main Street, just north of the wastewater treatment plant.
Zephyr Behavioral Healthcare eyes North Hatfield Road location
HATFIELD — The Hatfield Planning Board determined during its Sept. 4 meeting that Zephyr Behavioral Healthcare can move forward in their pursuit of the 74 N. Hatfield Rd parcel without having to go through the Planning Board process.
‘Will Bike 4 Food’ returns to raise money for Food Bank of Western Mass.
The 14th annual Will Bike 4 Food charity bike race and afterparty will be hosted on Sunday, Sept. 22 to raise money for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
DiSanto named Southampton’s new COA director
SOUTHAMPTON — Kate DiSanto has been a humanitarian at heart from the beginning, and now she is taking that attribute into her new role as the permanent director of Southampton’s Council on Aging.
Arunah Hill Days comes to Cummington
CUMMINGTON — Night sky and nature enthusiasts can explore their passions at Arunah Hill Days over Labor Day weekend. The event features opportunities to explore the night sky, the sun and the Arunah Hill Nature Science Center.
Southampton to close on College Highway land by Sept. 30
SOUTHAMPTON — A major land acquisition of a 52-acre plot of land on College Highway is on the verge of reaching the finish line.
Cummington Fair will soon return for 156th year
CUMMINGTON — For a 156th year, the Cummington Fair will return with another long weekend from Thursday, Aug. 22 to Sunday, Aug. 25, filled with different events and activities for all in the community event that honors local agriculture.
Westhampton Fire Department prepares to celebrate 75th anniversary
WESTHAMPTON — The community will come together on Aug. 17 to celebrate and honor the 75th anniversary of the Westhampton Fire Department.
