‘We can’t tax the bears and squirrels’: Shutesbury advocates for rural school aid

UMass Amherst graduates reflect on college experience, brace for uncertain future

AMHERST — As they received their diplomas at McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Friday, many of the 7,000 undergrads at the University of Massachusetts Amherst said it is the best of the times and the worst of times. While students basked in the moment, expressing their pride and ability to make it through college, many said […]

WMass outdoor track and field: Northampton girls get upper hand over Amherst, reclaim Large School title

The Northampton girls track and field team narrowly squeaked out a win over Amherst in Saturday’s Western Mass Large School Championship at Ludlow High School. With 104 total points as a team, the Blue Devils girls claimed the top spot, earning just five more points than the rival Hurricanes, who put up 99 of their […]

WMass boys lacrosse: Late Pope Francis goal dashes Amherst's hopes for back-to-back Class B titles

The Amherst boys lacrosse team’s quest at back-to-back Western Mass. Class B championships ended in a flash as Pope Francis scored a last-minute strike to secure a 7-6 victory at Berte Stadium at Springfield Central on Saturday afternoon. Tied 6-6 late in the fourth quarter, both squads had chances to put the dagger in its […]

Leverett joins regional effort to expand affordable housing

Leverett is working with FRCOG to create a regional affordable housing coordinator position to help the town diversify its housing stock. The coordinator would also serve Shelburne and Shutesbury.

Building inspector uncovers widespread safety issues in Amherst rentals

AMHERST — Safety or zoning violations have been uncovered in almost all of the 125 rental units examined during the first six months of Amherst’s more robust permitting and inspection program, according to Building Commissioner Rob Morra. In the first update to the Town Council about the work that started last October, Morra said Monday […]