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

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 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 […]

Class C boys tennis: PVCICS prevails against Mount Greylock, snags fourth straight WMass title

Dreams of a four-peat were realized when the PVCICS boys tennis team edged Mount Greylock, 3-2, in the Western Mass. tournament Class C championship match at Hampshire College on Tuesday. The Dragons clinched their fourth straight title in first doubles against the Mounties as Simon Speek and Jack Herman grinded out a 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) […]