A Look Back, June 1

Three candidates to appear on ballot for 1st Franklin District seat vacated by Natalie Blais

Three of the five candidates vying for the open state representative seat in the 1st Franklin District secured enough signatures to appear on the ballot, while two candidates did not receive enough signatures by the state deadline.

Three Springfield educators in running for Amherst Regional principal job

AMHERST — Three Springfield educators are finalists to become the next principal at Amherst Regional High School. With Talib Sadiq stepping down at the end of June from the role he has held on an interim and then permanent basis since fall 2020, those who could be named to the position met with families at […]

Easthampton mayor proposes funds to aid residents in financial need

EASTHAMPTON — Mayor Salem Derby is proposing to create two separate funds that would allow residents to donate money to others in need, in the midst of a looming Proposition 2½ override vote on June 9. The proposal would establish two donation-based funds: one for elderly and disabled homeowners and the other called the “Neighbor […]

Hadley voters to decide override Tuesday

HADLEY — Weeks after residents at annual Town Meeting overwhelmingly approved a fiscal year 2027 spending plan contingent on a Proposition 2½ tax-cap override to preserve existing school and town services, while bringing back three lost firefighter positions, the fate of the override will be decided Tuesday. Polls will be open from 9 a.m. to […]

Amherst Fire Department relocates to North Station during Central Station construction

AMHERST — All Amherst Fire Department operations will be located at the North Fire Station starting Monday as the Central Station closes for a month to accommodate ongoing construction work, some of which is related to the neighboring Jones Library project. With new drainage pipes needed for the expanded and renovated library, the main parking […]