Smith Voc eliminates wrestling program, citing low participation and budget constraints

H.S. girls volleyball preview: New coaches, returning stars shape local landscape

Last year marked a successful volleyball season for high schools in the area, highlighted by Smith Vocational’s run to the MIAA Division 5 state title game. With the season already in its second week, the Vikings are not the only team with raised expectations as teams such as Easthampton and South Hadley return the majority […]

Making News in Business, Sept. 18

Greenfield Coop Bank appoints Thompson Greenfield Cooperative Bank has appointed Jess Thompson as assistant vice president, community outreach business development officer. In this dual-focused role, Thompson will drive community and economic development across the bank’s market area while expanding brand awareness and growth throughout Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden counties. She will work directly with local […]

Guest columnist Jay Fleitman: Killing the golden goose

Proclamations issue from the city government about the urgency of the housing crisis in Northampton. It’s not clear at all what metrics or criteria are being used to define this “crisis,” but this has led to a number of multi-unit developments already built, currently being built, and some very large ones being planned. There is […]

H.S. football: Amherst runs past Greenfield for second straight win

AMHERST — Jonathan Aviles-Roman got his opportunity for the Amherst football team on Thursday night. Aviles-Roman responded with the best game of his high school career in a 28-0 win over Greenfield at wet and humid Community Field. The junior running back rushed for 122 yards on 12 carries with three touchdowns. “I felt really […]

A Look Back, Sept. 18

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