This story has been corrected to reflect that voters at Town Meeting approved the entire $1.2 million capital budget, including items for the Police Department proposed to be cut at the meeting. SOUTH ...

It is rare for Belchertown to have competition in local elections, but voters may be pleasantly surprised to see three contested seats on the ballot. Most public discussion has been around the bid for ...

A Boston developer is halting its efforts to bring 140 apartments to a North Amherst parcel, citing in part neighborhood opposition that included the filing of a Land Court lawsuit, a decision Amherst ...

Potential funding from state legislation that would allow the University of Massachusetts to undertake major capital planning ...

Older Americans Month, celebrated each May, recognizes the contributions that older adults make to our community, while also offering a time to reflect on ways to support their well-being and ...

The Trustees of Reservations and Kestrel Land Trust have floated a proposal to the Hampshire College board of trustees to permanently protect forests and farmland including the Hampshire College Farm ...

Adele J Barkowski, of Fairway Village in Leeds, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Fisher Home in Amherst with her husband and best friend by her side. Adele was born i ...

The Amherst girls lacrosse team dominated its Western Mass Class B semifinal round matchup against Pope Francis on Saturday night, with the offense paving the way to a 17-4 victory. Kiko Bhowmik was ...

Community Action Pioneer Valley honors local contributors, including Marianne Winters, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and Gliffy Ennis-Yentsch, at annual breakfast.

EASTHAMPTON — bankESB will change its name to TruNorth Bank in late summer as its parent company merges three affiliated banks under a single name. Officials say the change will simplify operations ...

NORTHAMPTON — Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa, appearing before City Council last week, presented the state House’s proposed $63.41 billion budget, highlighting aspects of the budget intended to bolster ...

Some 35 residents gathered in the John James Memorial Town Hall last week to hear details about the upcoming Fiscal Year 27 budget that will be voted in during annual Town Meeting on Saturday. Staff ...