My Turn: Mothers, daughters and polio vaccines

Hampshire College warns it lacks funds to complete student teach-out

Hampshire College is facing financial obstacles in its ability to complete the teach-out of students who remain on campus this summer and fall, as President Jennifer Chrisler wrote in a recent letter to the campus.

Amherst, MassDevelopment launch Hampshire campus planning effort

The Town Council of Amherst is partnering with MassDevelopment to help shape future development of the 800-acre Hampshire College campus, prioritizing housing, small business development, habitat protection and preservation of farming.

Buckland voters give green light to $500K override in town election

Voters in Buckland approved a Proposition 2 1⁄2 override in a 241-130 vote, which will raise the town's property tax rate to an estimated $18.27 per $1,000 of assessed value in fiscal year 2027, resulting in an additional $500,000 to cover operating costs.

Volunteer-run Cooley Dickinson Hospital Coffee Shop closing to make way for grab-and-go cafe

After 73 years of service, Cooley Dickinson Hospital's volunteer-run Coffee Shop will be replaced with a hospital-run grab-and-go cafe serving Starbucks products this summer.

Greenfield Notebook: June 4, 2026

June 5: ‘Unplugged & Connected’ GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College, in collaboration with Hilltown Youth Recovery Theatre, will present “Unplugged & Connected: A Youth-Led Dialogue on Digital Well-Being” on Friday, June 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at GCC. The event will feature a youth-led panel discussion focused on digital health, mindful presence and mental […]