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South Hadley assistant town administrator departs after three years

SOUTH HADLEY — The town’s assistant town administrator and human resources director left the position Friday after three years in the role. At the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, Chuck Romboletti expressed his gratitude for South Hadley staff and leadership. He is taking a job as director of labor relations at Holyoke Community College after […]

Around Amherst: Black Business Association to provide microgrants

AMHERST — In marking a decade in existence, the Black Business Association of Amherst Area is supporting existing and aspiring entrepreneurs through microgrant funds for the first time. After organizing the town’s Juneteenth Jubilee as part of its 10-year anniversary, the business organization is accepting applications to support small businesses, with a Sept. 30 deadline. […]

H.S. football: Easthampton stays unbeaten with 42-0 rout over Smith Voc (VIDEO)

NORTHAMPTON — Easthampton’s Chase Canon-Smith compared his first game of the season to Christmas. He was so excited to get back on the field, he got very little sleep Wednesday night. And less than 24 hours later on Thursday, he got some unforgettable presents: an Eagles’ win and in his own words, “not one, not […]

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H.S. Roundup: Amherst girls soccer survives Frontier comeback bid

AMHERST — Aliya Morales-Fernandez bled for a victory for the Amherst Regional girls soccer team on Thursday afternoon. While protecting a one-goal lead with less than 30 seconds to play, Frontier Regional’s Skyler Steele found some room and sent a shot at the senior keeper. Morales-Fernandez made the save, but during the ensuing rebound, a […]