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UMass police say most campus arrests involved 'zero force.' Some faculty say students were hurt.
University of Massachusetts Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes speaks to the faculty senate on May 14, 2024 about the recent arrests of about 130 people protesting university investments that support the war in Gaza. Nearly 500 people packed into a University of Massachusetts Amherst auditorium Tuesday afternoon to hear Chancellor Javier...
Plan ahead for heavy traffic, street closures during UMass moveout, commencement
AMHERST — The public should plan ahead and expect heavy traffic, some delays and road closures getting to and from the University of Massachusetts Amherst because of student moveout and commencement activities Thursday through Sunday. Moveout for students is planned for Thursday and Friday. The graduate commencement ceremony at...
Florence Bank donates $100,000 to Iron Horse Music Hall
NORTHAMPTON — Florence Bank recently announced it has donated $100,000 to the Iron Horse Music Hall, supporting a $750,000 capital campaign for renovations and updates to the music venue in the downtown. Chris Freeman, executive director of The Parlor Room Collective in Northampton, which purchased the Iron Horse last...
Efforts underway to create children’s book to mark Bright Nights 30th anniversary
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A special project is underway to commemorate 30 years of Bright Nights in Springfield. Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, along with the rest of the organization, is working on putting together a children’s book for this year’s anniversary. She told us that they usually hand out books to the kids going through the colorful light display, but wanted to do something more this year. Matt explained that the book will be told through the eyes of a child and provided an update on how it’s coming along.
Mayoral Bike Ride rolls through Holyoke
HOLYOKE — For the second year in a row, Mayor Joshua A. Garcia led the Mayoral Bike Ride late Monday afternoon. The 45-minute ride started at City Hall and finished at the Fame Lounge at 386 Dwight St. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
UMass chancellor says he had few options beyond calling in police after demonstrators violated policies
AMHERST — The University of Massachusetts chancellor told the Faculty Senate that calling in police to break up an encampment and arrest 134 pro-Palestinian demonstrators May 7 was a last resort after the group failed to follow campus policies. The Faculty Senate met Tuesday to discuss last week’s demonstration...
Students allege brutal treatment by police following May 7 arrests
With additional reporting by Paige Hanson and Alexandra Rowe. At the University of Massachusetts, over 130 students, faculty, and community members were arrested during the Gaza solidarity encampment on May 7. Many of the students arrested are now speaking out about the conditions they faced while being arrested. The UMass...
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