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Staff at Mullins Center get ready for another season of hoops and skates

AMHERST, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - As the UMass Minutemen basketball teams and ice hockey team start their seasons — the Mullins Center will be booked and busy this winter. Western Mass News got to speak with the unsung heroes who help make the Mullins Center the place to be. Whether...

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One-Year Moratorium Proposed for Rezoning Hampshire College

Using Chapter 40A, Section 5 of Massachusetts General Law, which allows 10 registered voters to petition local government for a bylaw change, 21 Amherst residents submitted a petition proposing a one-year moratorium on any zoning changes to the 600 acres of Hampshire College in Amherst. The petition was filed on October 27. On November 2, the Town Council referred it to the Planning Board to evaluate it and decide whether to hold a public hearing to advance the request. The Planning Board will discuss the petition at one of its November meetings.

Amherst, MA · 1d
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Former Virginia Tech fan-favorite Pop Watson has another eye-catching performance for UMass

Former Virginia Tech QB Pop Watson led UMass to a thrilling overtime win over Ball State on Wednesday night.

Amherst, MA · 2d

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Amherst Joins Blue Tidal Wave | With the Exception of Ballot Question 7, Local Results Mirror the Rest of the State

Almost 58% of Amherst’s 14,296 registered voters cast ballots in the November 3 midterm election. With the exception of Question 7, the ballot initiative to reduce the required minimum lot size for single-family homes to 5,000 square feet, Amherst voted with the state majority. However, Amherst voters skewed substantially more toward Democrats than the state at large and joined the blue tidal wave that saw Democrats chalk up resounding, and often shocking, wins across the nation.

Amherst, MA · 1d
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Two Peas in a Pod, Two Colleges Ahead

After years of playing side by side, seniors and best friends Mickey O’Malley and Annie Chen are preparing to face off next year on opposite sides of the rink as they take their hockey careers to the collegiate level. Annie has announced her commitment to play hockey at Amherst...

Amherst, MA · 2d

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Amherst Town List Prices Rise Sharply as Homes Spend More Time on the Market

Amherst Town list prices rose sharply while homes spent more time on the market, giving patient buyers a real opening to negotiate.

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Easthampton City Council honors outgoing parks director

EASTHAMPTON — At its Nov. 4 meeting, the Easthampton City Council paused to recognize and honor outgoing Parks and Recreation Director John Mason, who began the meeting with his own recognitions and thanks. After the initial meeting matters, Mason stepped to the podium to praise and thank members of...

Easthampton, MA · 1d

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Mental health crisis response reforms on table in Berkshires

In 2022 and again this January, young men of color were shot to death by police in Berkshire County while experiencing mental health crises. In both cases, law enforcement in Pittsfield and Hinsdale were legally exonerated. Since then, calls for reform have mounted. On November 17 at the Dalton Senior...

Berkshire County, MA · 1d

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Adams Street & Sidewalk Improvement Project to Resume in Spring

ADAMS, Mass. — Work on the paving and sidewalk improvement project along Smith, Randall, and Cherry streets was underway and is expected to continue in the spring. The town awarded the project to Warner Bros. LLC, the lowest responsive bidder out of the four bids, with a base bid of $491,595, which included repaving a 1.5 inch mill and overlay and a five-and-a-half foot monolithic sidewalks on both sides of Cherry and Smith Street.

Adams, MA · 1d

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Drury Battles to Home Win in Division 5 Tournament

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury opened its Division 5 State Tournament run with a 2-1 win over Boston Prep Charter, using a second-half penalty kick to earn another 80 minutes and advance to the next round. Drury came out aggressive from the opening whistle, looking to put pressure on...

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Holyoke Medical Center to Open Sports Medicine Collaborative in Amherst

AMHERST — Holyoke Medical Center will open its new Sports Medicine Collaborative in December at 100 University Dr. in Amherst, under the medical direction of Dr. Jonathan Fallon. The collaborative will bring together a multi-disciplinary team of specialists to help patients recover from injuries, improve function, and return to activities they enjoy. Appointments are now being accepted by calling (413) 534-2887.

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Herrell’s Ice Cream Wins 2026 Spectrum Award for Customer Service

NORTHAMPTON — Herrell’s Ice Cream has received the 2026 Spectrum Award for excellence in customer service. City Beat News presented the award after Herrell’s earned a five-star rating, the highest possible score. The Spectrum Award recognizes businesses and professionals that demonstrate excellence in customer service within their...

Northampton, MA · 1d

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Adams Fire District Sets Feb. 23 Special Election, District Meeting

ADAMS, Mass. — The Prudential Committee has voted to hold a special election and district meeting on Feb. 23, 2027, to fill a vacant committee seat and consider changing the district's engineer positions from elected to appointed. The exact warrant has yet to be determined, but the need for...

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