Hadley, Granby schools to pilot state’s first AI curriculum

Pelham Planning Board to hear proposal for 4.4-megawatt solar project

PELHAM — A proposed 4.4-megawatt solar installation to be located on a 64-acre managed woodlot next to the Cadwell Memorial Forest will be the subject of a Planning Board hearing on Tuesday. The hearing, under the town’s Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Electric Installation bylaw, begins Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Pelham Elementary School gymnasium. The […]

South Hadley looks to add 2 police officers as staffing shortages take toll

SOUTH HADLEY — Pending two grant awards, South Hadley could hire two police officers this fiscal year to alleviate overtime for current officers and to help build relationships with juveniles and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. One position would reinstate the school resource officer (SRO) in South Hadley Public Schools. A Department of […]

Amherst's 'very difficult' budget spurs talk of cuts, new revenue

AMHERST — Continuing municipal budget challenges are prompting town officials to explore measures that could improve revenues and reduce expenses, from zoning changes aimed at expanding the tax base to trimming labor and operational costs. In a financial outlook presentation at a joint meeting of the Town Council, School Committee, Finance Committee and Jones Library […]

Area Briefs: Civic dialogue workshop to take place in Northampton

Civic dialogue workshop to take place in Northampton NORTHAMPTON — A free workshop titled “Challenging Conversations: Turning Arguments into Discussions” aims to build skills to help prevent tense conversations about hot-button local issues from escalating into arguments, and worse, contempt. Scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 18, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at College Church, 58 Pomeroy […]

Let's Talk Relationships: Before you say 'I do': Conversations couples need to have

Couples can spend months, sometimes more than a year, planning a wedding. The venue, guest list, flowers, food, and music all take time to figure out. But there is another important kind of preparation: preparing for the marriage and the life you will build together. Even couples who know each other well may not have […]