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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,...
Veterans aim to connect at Easthampton luncheon series
Connections. Making connections with each other and with the community. That’s one of the primary goals of the monthly veterans’ lunches held at the Easthampton Congregational Church. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
A cookbook for the people of Holyoke, by the people of Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Holyoke is home to all sorts of different restaurants — perfect for when you want a night out. But sometimes the best food is made in your own kitchen, cooking up a family recipe that’s been passed down for generations. If you purchase a product...
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.
Upcoming informational session for veterans in the Valley
GREENFIELD — Christopher Demars, a 27-year veteran, didn’t plan on working other veterans after his retirement. “It kind of fell into my lap,” he said. After serving in the U.S. Army and the National Guard, Demars retired in 2015 and started working at the Upper Pioneer Valley Veterans Services District where he later became the director.
Holyoke stabbing victim Eileen Monaghan remembered as ‘loving mother’
Eileen Monaghan — a 48-year-old Chicopee woman who prosecutors say was stabbed and killed by her boyfriend in Holyoke earlier this month — is being remembered for her devotion to both public service and family. “For all that Eileen will be remembered for, she was a devoted and...
State Ethics Commission’s Alleges Former Leyden Police Chief Galvis and Captain Galvis Violated Conflict of Interest Laws
Couple allegedly sold town-owned equipment for personal profit and steered town work to their private automotive business. The Enforcement Division of the State Ethics Commission has filed Orders to Show Cause today alleging that former Leyden Police Chief Daniel Galvis and former Leyden Police Captain Gilda Galvis violated the conflict of interest law by selling Town equipment for their private gain, contracting to repair Town vehicles for profit through their co-owned auto shop, and other actions implicating self-dealing and misuse of their official positions. The two Orders separately initiate adjudicatory proceedings against Daniel Galvis and Gilda Galvis, who are a married couple.
Reusable container initiative begins in Northampton to reduce pollution
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Two local restaurants have officially launched a reusable take-out container program. La Veracruzana and Poke Bowl are two local restaurants that will now serve food in reusable take out containers. The eco-friendly initiative is all thanks to the program “Rethink Disposable.”. The program works with...
Culture to Do: April 24
Opens Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Weekend performances through Sunday May 5 at 2:30 p.m. Intense drama unfolds as 12 jurors, sequestered in a room, deliberate the fate of a young inner-city teen accused of murder. With a guilty verdict meaning death, tensions run high as doubts about the case emerge. Personal struggles and conflicting beliefs threaten to disrupt the deliberation process, making every moment crucial in determining the boy’s destiny. Don’t miss this thought-provoking exploration of justice, prejudice, and the power of human empathy. Presented by Greenfield’s Arena Civic Theatre.
3rd annual Easthampton Film Festival screening 38 films
(Mass Appeal) – The third annual Easthampton Film Festival takes place next week and there will be 38 independent films that can be seen from around the world, more than half of which are by Massachusetts-based filmmakers. Easthampton Film Festival Organizer, Chris Ferry, along with Local Filmmaker & Actress, KT Baldassaro, have all the details.
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