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

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 […]

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.

1st Franklin District candidates address how they would tackle housing issues

Democratic candidates Corinne Coryat and Lora Wondolowski discussed housing affordability, rent control and infrastructure during a candidate forum ahead of the Sept. 1 primary for the 1st Franklin District seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Making News in Business, Aug. 28

Kuhn Riddle grows passive house team AMHERST — Kuhn Riddle Architects & Designers announces that Lindsay Schnarr recently completed all requirements to become a Phius-Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC). She joins Kuhn Riddle colleagues Brad Hutchison, Thom Barry, Ruoqi (Rosy) Zhong and Garrison Piers-Gamble, all of whom have obtained CPHC credentials. “Passive House” is one […]