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By | Jul 30, 2024

Southampton Select Board meeting offers several updates

SOUTHAMPTON — The Southampton Select Board took its July 23 meeting to receive and provide updates on several of its current initiatives and plans.


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By | Jul 30, 2024

Exploring the Bryan Homestead: A way to connect with nature

CUMMINGTON — For the first time in years, the public is invited to explore the Bryant Homestead through thematic walking tours inspired by the legacy of William Cullen Bryant, a local poet, journalist and editor. DeTours: Exploring the Bryant Homestead began on July 13 and will continue through August.


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By | Jul 30, 2024

Valley Green Energy promises ‘cleaner electricity’ by fall

A new green electricity service designed to lower energy costs in an environmentally sustainable way is arriving in Amherst, Pelham and Northampton in November.


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Vito Perrone prepares for new role as superintendent

By | Jul 22, 2024

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.


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By | Jul 15, 2024

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.


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By | Jul 15, 2024

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.


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By | Jun 28, 2024

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.


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By | Jun 18, 2024

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.


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By | Jun 10, 2024

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.


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By | Jun 10, 2024

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.


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