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South Hadley man arrested following police pursuit
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Single-family house sells in Amherst for $972,500
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“It was really something out of a movie:” Witness recalls major crash on River Road in Agawam
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Storm system developing this weekend to smack New England coast with whipping winds, gnarly waves
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What’s Happening in Amherst?
You can help us make our events calendar more comprehensive by sending us your listings and including contact information and/or a link for more information. Send events listings to amherstindy@gmail.com. SINGLE DAY EVENTS. SATURDAY July 27 : AMHERST COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT. Sweetser Park, Lessy and Main Street. 6:30 p.m. Free.
Town Schedules Three Public Hearings on Proposed Changes to Jones Library Expansion Design
The Town of Amherst has scheduled three public hearings on proposed changes to the design of the Jones Library expansion. Recent value engineering adopted by the Jones Library Trustees in the hopes of lowering the overall cost of the project have resulted in significant changes to the design from what was originally proposed – requiring re-approvals from both the Planning Board and the Amherst Historical Commission. These changes include the elimination of nearly all sustainability features and many historic features that would impact the historic character of the building.
Town Manager Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Town Boards and Committees
Town Manager Paul Bockelman seeks volunteers to serve on Town Boards and Committees. The Town of Amherst has over 30 boards and committees that support and advise the work of town government and each has multiple residents who are members. Terms of service are typically three years; some may be shorter. Members typically serve for two terms. Members with terms expiring who have served one term may be seeking reappointment. Some multi-member groups have vacancies available for students enrolled at Amherst Regional High School (Human Rights Commission and Community Safety and Social Justice Committee).
Philip Avila Named New Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Town Manager Paul Bockelman announced in his July 15 Town Manager Report that former Amherst Human Rights Commission co-chair Philip Avila will be the new Assistant Director of the town’s office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Avila will begin his duties on August 5. Avila is currently a...
No trespassing for community members arrested at pro-Palestinian protest at UMass in May
AMHERST — The majority of people who were arrested on May 7 at the University of Massachusetts Amherst were students, but the few who are not affiliated with the university have now been issued no-trespass notices, their lawyers say. It is standard for the school’s Police Department “to issue...
North Whitney Street Duplex a No-go for Now
Application for Non-owner Occupied Duplex Withdrawn. Report on the Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, July 25, 2024. This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. Steve Judge (Chair), Everald Henry, Craig Meadows, David Sloviter, and Philip White. Staff: Christine Brestrup (Planning Director), Jacinta Williams (Planner), and Rob...
Excitement high for a potential new path along Route 116 corridor
SUNDERLAND — The town of Sunderland is partnering up with the town of Amherst to design a mixed-use path from Whately to Amherst. Sunderland has received a $195,090 Mass Trails grant for a feasibility study and designing of the 10-foot-wide path that will go from Whately Park and Ride off Interstate 91 along Route 116 through South Deerfield and Sunderland ending just south of Meadow Street in Amherst.
Town Manager Report for July 15, 2024
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council, usually at the first Town Council meeting of each month. The reports, usually 9 to 16 pages in length, provide up-to-date information on what is happening within and across town departments. The Manager’s Report is usually one of the last items on the agenda and is often taken up late at night, leaving little time for Bockelman to do more than mention a few highlights and this is usually all that gets entered into the Council minutes. What follows is a complete, unedited version of the Town Manager’s Report. All Town Manager Reports are available on the town’s website here: Town Manager Reports.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: 41 Wilmington Students Named To Dean’s List At UMass Amherst
AMHERST, MA — Below is a list of Wilmington students who were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for the Spring 2024 semester. In order to qualify, an undergraduate student must receive a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a four-point scale. Joanne...
“Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life” Is Hampshire College’s 2024 Common Read
Dominant narratives about disability in the United States tend to center on either the “harrowing” realities of living with or the “triumphant” realities of overcoming disability. Wong refuses to duplicate these problematic framings and questions why these types of narratives sell so well. By contrast, her text is filled with joy, community, and an accessible analysis of the social production of disability and the harms an ableist society enacts on disabled people.
Nine-bedroom home in Amherst sells for $1.3 million
A 7,146-square-foot house built in 1960 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 1184 North Pleasant Street in Amherst was sold on July 2, 2024, for $1,300,000, or $182 per square foot. This two-story home provides a generous living space with its nine bedrooms and nine baths. The home's outer structure has a gable roof frame, composed of slate. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Situated on a spacious 1.5-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
2024 UMass Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
UMass enters 2024 with 2025 plans to return to the MAC. The move should be embraced by UMass fans, as the MAC is an entertaining yet manageable Group of Five conference. While UMass struggled in the MAC from 2012-15 – it went 7-25 in league games – moving to a conference adds stability to the program’s football future. With conference affiliation on its way, UMass could use a few wins in 2024 to build momentum for the 2025 season.
UMass Employees Invited to Enjoy Lunch on the Lawn on Aug. 22
The Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Chancellor invite all UMass employees to the annual Lunch on the Lawn, Thursday, Aug. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Haigis Mall. Come see friends and colleagues from across campus and experience music, lawn games and giveaways while enjoying a free meal prepared by award-winning UMass Dining.
Massachusetts Hockey Completes 2024-25 Roster With Addition Of Transfer Lucas Olvestad
AMHERST, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts has added 6-1 185-pound left-shot defenseman Lucas Olvestad to its roster as a transfer from the University of Denver, head coach Greg Carvel announced on Thursday. Olvestad, a native of Stockholm, Sweden is the second transfer and 10th new addition for the Minutemen overall this offseason, which completes the 2024-25 roster.
Hibernians of Hampden and Hampshire Counties Annual Traditional Summer Picnic
Holyoke - The Hibernians of Hampden/Hampshire Counties invites the public to attend the annual traditional summer picnic featuring Jim O’Connor and the Boston Irish-American Blackthorne Band at Hamel’s Summit View Pavilion, 555 Northampton St. on Sunday, Aug. 25 from 1 to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are...
Digging Deep With Denise: Visiting With Nate Wenzel
“Digging Deep With Denise” is a semi-regular question and answer feature with local racers and racing personalities produced by RaceDayCT’s Denise DuPont. Nathan Wenzel of Granby, Mass. is a regular in the Mad Dog Modified division at Monadnock Speedway. On Saturday, July 20 Wenzel drove the No. 03 Modified hard and captured a series win. Wenzel is currently ranked second in points for the track division.
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