Northampton council allows for conversion of ‘historic accessory structures’ to living spaces

Guest columnist Shane L. Dillon: Jeromie Whalen and a time for change

During the pivotal 2020 congressional cycle, I had the privilege of working for Representative Richard Neal. I was a high school student at the time, navigating a summer of newly lightened COVID-19 restrictions. Like many young people across Massachusetts’ 1st Congressional District, I was driven by a dual pragmatism: the immediate need for employment and […]

1st Franklin District candidates talk school funding, affordability at Sunderland forum

Three candidates for the 1st Franklin District state representative seat discussed education funding, economic development and housing affordability during a Sunderland Democratic Town Committee forum on Wednesday night.

UMass Amherst professor wins $1.3M NIH grant to develop more accurate at-home HIV test

AMHERST — A University of Massachusetts Amherst engineering professor has developed an at-home HIV test sensitive enough to rival — or exceed — results from standard laboratory testing, and has won a two-year, $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to move the technology toward commercial use. Chang Liu, an associate professor in […]

United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region marks five years as merged agency

The United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region is marking its fifth anniversary following a 2021 merger while preparing to award grants to several local partner agencies as part of its 2026-2029 Healthy Communities initiative.

Sunderland bar’s liquor license suspended after inspection found underage drinking

The O's Music Bar in Sunderland received a temporary liquor license suspension following an investigation into underage drinking.