Amherst Conservation Commission member appeals decision to deny reappointment

Northampton attorney plays key role in Lindsay Clancy appeal

NORTHAMPTON — After the murder trial heard around the country ended in a mistrial last Friday, Northampton attorney Dana Goldblatt has taken a lead role in the Lindsay Clancy appeals process. She intends to file a motion to dismiss on the grounds of double jeopardy, should the case be retried. Clancy, a 36-year-old former labor […]

Northampton’s Melt-to-Make finds sweet spot in cannabis gummy market

NORTHAMPTON — A slight warmth emanates from the goopy, honey-colored syrup through the flexible casing. The thick mixture of sugar, water and a plant-based fiber called pectin conforms to the hand like a waterbed, but this substance is not for sleeping. It is for eating. With the addition of citric acid, this liquid gels into […]

New head of school joins Amherst Montessori School

AMHERST — An educator with extensive experience in independent school leadership is the new head of school at Amherst Montessori School. Bringing a deep commitment to Montessori education and more than 30 years in the field, Matthew McCaffrey began his tenure July 1 at the Pomeroy Lane school founded in 1970. His responsibilities will include […]

Defense in UMass murder case seeks expert oversight of cellphone search

NORTHAMPTON — A week after a judge denied her request to have an independent forensics expert examine his cellphone, the attorney for Jeffrey MacDonald, the UMass chef accused of beating his wife to death, returned to court Wednesday asking instead that the expert be allowed to watch police unlock and search the phone. MacDonald, the […]

At long last, construction of Easthampton's new skate park to begin

EASTHAMPTON — Construction of the city’s long-awaited skate and all-wheels park will begin this month at Millside Park after a final fundraising push brought the project to full funding this summer. Fundraising efforts, and the project as a whole, have been spearheaded by the Easthampton Skatepark Committee. Leading into the summer, the group hoped to raise […]