Turmoil brews at Northampton Housing Authority as probe into leader continues

Judge weighs Northampton divestment lawsuit after supporters rally

NORTHAMPTON — Following an approximately 65-person rally Wednesday afternoon to support the city after it was sued for its commitment to divest from entities involved in human rights violations in Israel and Palestine, a Hampshire Superior Court judge heard the city’s motion to dismiss the case. The National Jewish Advocacy Center, representing 10 Northampton residents, […]

South Hadley American Legion opposes bill over proposed cuts to veterans' benefits

SOUTH HADLEY — Ahead of the American Legion National Convention on Sunday, South Hadley’s American Legion has issued a letter opposing a section in the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, which could cut an estimated $57 billion in veterans’ benefits over the next decade, and urged the national American Legion to retract its support […]

Benjamin Peters named new Leverett police sergeant

LEVERETT — An Amherst native with a decade of law enforcement experience will be the Leverett Police Department’s new sergeant. Benjamin Peters, who is a full-time Sunderland Police officer, was named to the position by the Select Board following an hourlong interview Tuesday, during which he said he would use his new platform to help […]

Boston LLC provided $29.5M loan to keep Hampshire College afloat

AMHERST — A limited liability corporation with a Boston address provided a $29.5 million loan to keep Hampshire College solvent for its summer and fall teach-out, according to documents filed with the Hampshire Registry of Deeds. The paperwork, posted online, shows that on July 29 College President Jennifer Chrisler and John Dineen, the college treasurer, signed the loan provided by Artocarpus Partners, LLC. That came after trustees in early June reached an agreement in principle on the loan, which gave the board sufficient financial confidence to continue operations, according to a letter sent to the community Monday from Chrisler. “I am […]

Massachusetts gives schools a playbook for ICE at the door

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey issued new guidance for schools and childcare centers on how to handle potential immigration enforcement following the implementation of a statewide immigrant protection law.