Hampshire Hilltowns
Five questions on the ballot for the November election
Alongside local, state and national races, Massachusetts residents will be presented with five ballot measures to decide on during the Nov. 5 general election.
Milleron: ‘Half the district doesn’t know I’m running’
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) is a well-known name in Massachusetts. Nadia Milleron is not, and as a candidate for the 1st Congressional District, she is outraged by that.
GOP state Senate challenger faults ‘corrupt 1-party system’
Voters in the state’s largest Senate district, which covers 57 towns and cities in Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire counties, have a choice between Democratic incumbent state Sen. Paul Mark and Republican David Rosa in this year’s election. The district...
Pelham Cultural Council seeking funding proposals for arts, more
PELHAM — The Pelham Cultural Council is once again seeking funding proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs.
Southampton closes on College Hwy. property purchase; receives donation
SOUTHAMPTON — A major land acquisition of a 52-acre plot of land on College Highway has officially been executed.
Bonfire, music festival will support Hatfield Fire Department
HATFIELD — The Hatfield Firefighters Association Bonfire Music Festival is returning once again on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 4:30-10 p.m. with a new music lineup and plans once again to set a giant blaze for a fun community night in support for the Fire Department.
Ballot measure approval would allow psychedelic plants
Massachusetts voters will decide on Nov. 5 whether to allow for home growth and therapeutic use of psychedelic plants and fungi, like “magic mushrooms.”
Question asks voters to decide on tipped minimum wage increase
Massachusetts voters will determine Nov. 5 if tipped employees should have the same or lower minimum wage than the state’s standard minimum wage.
Pease, Matthews-Kane differ in focus on community needs
WESTFIELD — Republican state Rep. Kelly Pease and his opponent, Democratic candidate Bridget Matthews-Kane, are both focusing on community needs in their campaigns. They define those needs differently, however. Pease, who has occupied the 4th Hampden District seat...
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.
