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Brattleboro wonders about the future of its downtown
BRATTLEBORO-Five years ago, this community received an early Christmas present with the November 2019 news of a proposed $30 million arts and apartment block for downtown. "This project," Brattleboro Museum & Art Center director Danny Lichtenfeld said then of the priciest Main Street plan in local history, "will encourage enduring economic and civic vitality."
Softball Scoreboard for Apr. 23: Greenfield wins, MacKenzie Paulin posts second no-hitter of season
Greenfield softball dominated Mount Greylock on Tuesday in an 18-0 win, highlighted by Green Wave pitcher MacKenzie Paulin’s no-hitter. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Northeast Large Scale Train Show roars into Eastern States Exposition
If January’s Railroad Hobby Show - the largest show of its kind in North America - wasn’t big enough for you, then you might want to consider attending this weekend’s Northeast Large Scale Train Show. Both shows, held on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition, are...
Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Filed Against Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools
Amherst educator Lamikco Magee filed a multi-million federal discrimination and defamation lawsuit against the Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools and their former and current leaders on April 5. The lawsuit states that the defendants violated her rights under the non-retaliation provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,...
Single family residence sells in Northampton for $1.2 million
A 3,577-square-foot house built in 1910 has changed hands. The spacious historic property located at 94 Crescent Street in Northampton was sold on April 2, 2024. The $1,185,000 purchase price works out to $331 per square foot. This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring six bedrooms and four baths. Inside, there is a fireplace. In addition, the home features a detached garage. Situated on a spacious 0.3-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
‘Whimsy’ 5-bedroom Northampton house full of color for sale for $1.2 million
Before even stepping on the property, prospective homeowners will be mesmerized by the colors of an “extraordinary” Victorian house. The Northampton home “vibrates with charm and a good dose of whimsy,” the listing describes. Located at 48 Lyman Road, the front of the 5-bedroom home had blue stairs and porch, pink trim around the windows and cutouts of stars, the sun and the moon.
Jonathan Elwell: A new prison is nothing new
The new prison that DOC is trying to build is not a way out of the trauma and systemic violence of incarceration — it's actually how we got to this present moment, and is a new version of the same problem. Read the story on VTDigger here: Jonathan Elwell: A new prison is nothing new.
Amherst Town Council appoints new police chief
AMHERST, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The town of Amherst appointing Gabriel Ting as the new Police Chief. Ting has served the town in the police department for the last 27 years and currently serves as the temporary chief and captain in charge of police operations. Ting- a resident of Belchertown began...
Sign Man: A Fan’s Unmatched Legacy
A chapter of UMass history ended this spring. As I sat courtside at the Mullins Center’s assigned media table during a Massachusetts men’s basketball game in November, an usher approached me and asked if I wrote for the Daily Collegian. He happened to be a Collegian alum, and he had a story for me; “Do you know the Sign Man?” he asked. “Did you know he’s retiring?”
Amherst police warn of phone scam spoofing department’s number
AMHERST — The Amherst Police Department is alerting the public to a wave of scam calls where fraudsters are impersonating law enforcement officers to solicit money. According to reports received over the past few days, residents have been targeted by scammers who manipulate caller ID systems to make it appear as though calls are coming from the police department.
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