South Hadley could be first in Hampshire County to put stop-arm cameras on school buses

MIAA approves major rule changes for 2027 golf season

On Sept. 16, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Board of Directors unanimously voted 17-0  in support of making several rule changes for golf starting in 2027. Among the changes, stroke play will be used statewide, teams and individuals will receive rankings, and a reduced number of teams and players will qualify for the postseason. […]

Police seek public help locating missing Hampshire Regional High School student

WESTHAMPTON — The Williamsburg and Westhampton police departments are seeking the public’s help in finding Giuliana Martinez, a Hampshire Regional High School student who was reported missing Wednesday. Martinez, of Westhampton, was believed to be last seen in Williamsburg at approximately 12:50 p.m., according to a Facebook post from both police departments. Martinez was still missing […]

A faithful calling: Rev. Vicki Kemper to step away from pulpit at First Church Amherst

AMHERST — One of the first United Church of Christ congregations in the United States to declare itself open and affirming, First Church Amherst has regularly been at the forefront of faith-based social justice causes. Whether helping the LGBTQIA+ community to the full life of the church or ensuring rights for immigrants, promoting environmental protections […]

Amherst fiscal 2026 revenue tops estimates by $3.2 million

AMHERST — Amherst finished fiscal 2026 with $105 million in revenue, nearly $3.2 million more than estimated, driven by robust investment income and higher-than-anticipated motor vehicle excise, hotel and motel, and meals taxes. In a quarterly update to the Finance Committee on Sept. 15, Finance Director Sean Mangano said investment income was the standout, bringing […]

Area Property Deed Transfers, Sept. 25

AMHERST James A. Cherof to Beatriz L. Veiga, 51 Amity Place, $457,500 Rose Barbara H EST and Deborah A. Grose to Amherst Comminity Land T Inc, 17 Amity St., $475,000 Tristram G. Seidler to Raphael E. Arku and Comford B Bonney Arku, Berkshire Terrace, Lot 2, $750 Jocelin G. Perry to Hayley Spizz and Timothy […]