Daily Hampshire Gazette
Guest columnist David Hernández: Unveiling a dark chapter in farmworker activism
My father grew up in both Delano, California and East Los Angeles — epicenters of farmworker activism and the Chicano Movement, both social justice campaigns which revered César Chávez. To say that I…
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6mNorthampton Main Street redesign reaches 100% design, now under MassDOT review
NORTHAMPTON — More than 60 residents gathered inside the Senior Center Wednesday evening as city officials joined engineers from Toole Design for a presentation and “fly-through” rendering of the most up-to-date version of the Picture Main Street project. The Main Street overhaul aims to widen the sidewalk on both sides of Main Street between Bridge […]
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3mMIAA approves major rule changes for 2027 golf season
On Sept. 16, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Board of Directors unanimously voted 17-0 in support of making several rule changes for golf starting in 2027. Among the changes, stroke play will be used statewide, teams and individuals will receive rankings, and a reduced number of teams and players will qualify for the postseason. […]
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2mPolice seek public help locating missing Hampshire Regional High School student
WESTHAMPTON — The Williamsburg and Westhampton police departments are seeking the public’s help in finding Giuliana Martinez, a Hampshire Regional High School student who was reported missing Wednesday. Martinez, of Westhampton, was believed to be last seen in Williamsburg at approximately 12:50 p.m., according to a Facebook post from both police departments. Martinez was still missing […]
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6mSouth Hadley could be first in Hampshire County to put stop-arm cameras on school buses
SOUTH HADLEY — South Hadley could become the first Hampshire County municipality to adopt a state law allowing video monitoring on school buses for traffic violation enforcement, as the town looks to clamp down on an estimated 1,000-plus violations that occur every school year. The law, signed by Gov. Maura Healey in January 2025, allows […]
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10mA faithful calling: Rev. Vicki Kemper to step away from pulpit at First Church Amherst
AMHERST — One of the first United Church of Christ congregations in the United States to declare itself open and affirming, First Church Amherst has regularly been at the forefront of faith-based social justice causes. Whether helping the LGBTQIA+ community to the full life of the church or ensuring rights for immigrants, promoting environmental protections […]