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A fresh start: Amherst ready to open first new elementary school since 1970s
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (1287+ words) AMHERST — Letters spelling “welcome” on the door and the phrase “change your words, change your mindset” on the bulletin board are displayed in the classroom where Catherine Moss will teach second graders at Amethyst Brook Elementary School. As she finished…...
1st Franklin Democratic candidates talk state audit, healthcare and 'loneliness epidemic' at forum
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1081+ words) GREENFIELD — The Democratic candidates running to represent the 1st Franklin District in the House of Representatives shared their thoughts on the audit of the state Legislature, healthcare in the face of federal cuts, support for farmers, rural education and community building…...
Scaled-back East Amherst historic district wins Planning Board approval in 4-3 vote
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (721+ words) AMHERST — A set of 22 properties in East Amherst could become part of the town’s third Local Historic District, with the Town Council getting a favorable Planning Board recommendation for the scaled-back proposal. In a narrow 4-3 vote last Wednesday, the Planning…...
Two Easthampton housing developments would add 26 apartments, condos to city
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (821+ words) EASTHAMPTON — Two new housing developments are on the horizon in Easthampton that will bring 26 new apartments to the city. The Planning Board is reviewing requests for special permits for a 14-unit condominium complex spread across three duplexes and eight single-family…...
Photos: Grow Food offers fresh cuts, fresh starts for new school year
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His dream rolls on: After son's death, Belchertown mother works to restore his favorite skate park
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (796+ words) EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, help is available by calling or texting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. BELCHERTOWN — Instead of the rumble of wheels or…...
Local softball stars set to compete at charity derby
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (521+ words) Greenfield’s Olivia Lemay and Skyler Steele of Frontier Regional have a chance to showcase their softball talents for a charitable cause at the A Shot for Life Home Run Derby and Pitchers Challenge on Aug. 29 at the New England Baseball…...
Get Growing with Mickey Rathbun: Hidden in plain sight: The secret gardens of Grace Episcopal Church
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (991+ words) Daily Hampshire Gazette Sometimes the loveliest gardens can be right under our noses and we don’t even know they’re there. The gardens at Amherst’s Grace Episcopal Church are such a hidden gem. The Spring Street garden, enjoyed by everyone who…...
Amherst greenhouse gas emissions drop 13%, falling short of 2025 climate goal
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (583+ words) AMHERST — Greenhouse gas emissions in Amherst dropped by nearly 13% below 2016 levels last year, well short of a 25% goal included in the Climate Action, Adaptation and Resilience Plan adopted by the Town Council five years ago. But even though a greenhouse…...
Amherst delays middle school opening due to roof and air quality issues
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (302+ words) AMHERST — Amherst’s new Chestnut Street Academy and the Amherst Regional Middle School will have a delayed opening for the semester due to ongoing work on the roof of the building and concerns about air quality inside it. Superintendent E. Xiomara…...