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Letter: Clear ADU Rules Will Add Homes to Our Community in a Way That Works for Everyone

The following letter was sent to the Amherst Planning Board and the Town Council’s Community Resources Committee on Nov. 9, 2026. As a District 4 resident, I support accessory dwelling units. A small apartment can help an older parent stay close to family, give an adult child a place to live, or bring in rental income that helps a homeowner stay in Amherst. Thank you for working to clarify the bylaw. I’m asking you to draw a clear line on what counts toward the size limit and to ask Beacon Hill for the flexibility to address Amherst’s housing pressures.

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Mass. gave towns money to cope with casinos. Some spent it on Flock cameras

When Massachusetts legalized casinos, state lawmakers set aside a share of casino tax revenue to help nearby communities deal with the fallout — gambling addiction, traffic jams and stretched police departments. But in recent years, that pot of money has served another purpose: outfitting towns with nearly $500,000 in...

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New ‘soft interview room' in Enfield aims to better serve victims of serious crimes

A new interview room at the Enfield Police Department is designed to provide a more comfortable and supportive environment for victims of serious crimes as they interview with investigators. The department recently unveiled its new "soft interview" room, which features comfortable chairs, softer lighting, and a more welcoming atmosphere than...

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Families gather for Friendsgiving at Boys & Girls Club in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Boys & Girls Club Family Center hosted its second annual Friendsgiving celebration on Sunday, bringing residents and families together to build connections and celebrate the holiday season. Organizers said the event was designed to create a welcoming space where families can connect, form friendships...

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Gray House seeks donations for annual Thanksgiving distribution

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- The Gray House is seeking donations for its annual Thanksgiving distribution, which provides complete holiday meals to families in the greater Springfield area. The Springfield nonprofit provides a frozen turkey and side dishes to each household. Executive Director Isabella Brady-Prankus said about 850 households have participated...

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That Which Rips Your Heart With Joy

In “Solo Native,” the opening poem of his third collection, Sunday (1979), Thomas Lux imagines the very first human—“the one thing upright / on hind legs, an imaginer, / an interested transient”—emerging from a primeval idyll. It’s a place where “the crabs walk sideways / as they were taught by the waves.” Solo Native settles “in a hut on the green and gray belly / of the veldt” and dances his dance “in the dirt-colored dirt.” Then, one day, everything everywhere changes at once:

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Western Mass., CT chapters raise $500K to fight diabetes

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – More than 400 people gathered at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield for the third annual Breakthrough T1D Party with 1 Purpose, raising more than $500,000 to support type 1 diabetes research and treatment advancements. According to Breakthrough T1D’s Connecticut and western Massachusetts...

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Connecticut Department of Transportation to Expand Hartford Line Service

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced Friday that additional service will begin on the CTrail Hartford Line Monday, Nov. 16. Expanded service will include a new weekday round-trip train between New Haven and Hartford, an extended weekday morning southbound CTrail train originating in Springfield, and extended weekend trains to and from Hartford with stops at Windsor and Windsor Locks.

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March for the Food Bank to fight food insecurity for 17th year

CHICOPEE — The 17th annual March for the Food Bank returns Monday, Nov. 23, and Tuesday, Nov. 24, to raise donations and awareness to fight food insecurity. The annual event, led by Monte Belmonte, U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern and Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Executive Director Andrew Morehouse, is a 43-mile, two-day march across Western Mass. Belmonte will push an empty shopping cart from Springfield to Northampton on Monday, Nov. 23, and Northampton to Greenfield on Tuesday, Nov. 24, to raise money and collect donations.

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Lawn of Valor in Northampton honors veterans and service members

NORTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A Veterans Day ceremony in Northampton brought the community together for the fourth annual Lawn of Valor. The Betty Allen Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution read the names of veterans and service members. Members also placed flags on the lawn of the historic Clapp House in their honor.

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Field Hockey Roundup: East Longmeadow, Somerset Berkley move forward

No. 4 Somerset Berkley (5), No. 13 Doherty (0) (Round of 16) No. 4 Somerset Berkley field hockey handled business against No. 13 Doherty with a 5-0 shutout win in the round of 16 of the MIAA Division II playoff. Doherty ends the season with a 13-6-1 record. With the...

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Grow Food Northampton’s Winter Market returns Nov. 21

NORTHAMPTON — Grow Food Northampton’s Winter Market kicks off Saturday, Nov. 21, as the Northampton Senior Center once again overflows with local food and gifts for the holiday season and upcoming winter months. The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 10 Saturdays through...

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Easthampton coalition aids veterans with events and resources

EASTHAMPTON — Veterans embody duty and honor. They put their lives on the line for this country, and yet some face mental health barriers, loneliness and limited resources. For four years, the Easthampton Coalition for Veterans Wellness has aimed to assuage those obstacles, helping veterans connect with other veterans, reduce isolation and decrease loneliness.

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Altamira Ciderworks, Mystic Cat pinball lounge, music with Jake Klar

We’ve got three tales of veterans returning to the scene, including a whole festival, because this weekend is Franklin County Cider Days, a great time even at a smaller scale than its previous largess. We head to one of the newest cideries in the area, Altamira Ciderworks, where two cidermakers alike in virtue are combining their powers in different styles of cider. We’ll get a tour of their burgeoning orchard and cidery in Gill.

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Letter: Insufficient Notice for Scheduled Power Outage Endangered Residents

The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on November 9, 2026. I would like to add my voice to the others dismayed by the way power was cut to move a house on Oct. 29. As I understand it, the developer agreed to provide paper notices in advance to all residences in the affected area. Most of us did not receive this advance warning. It is not sufficient to say that it was in the newspaper – that is no guarantee of coverage. Many of our neighbors require electricity for health and safety reasons – Oxygen, CPAP, heat, illumination for folks with limited mobility, etc. I have none of those conditions, and I still walked into a wall. The lack of notice meant I hadn’t had a flashlight handy.

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PREVIEW: Volleyball heads to AIC for NE10 First Round

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Assumption University women's volleyball team is in the Northeast 10 Conference Tournament for the first time since 2024, as they hit the road to take on the No. 2 seed American International College on Tuesday, November 10, at 5:00 pm. Live Stats | Live Stream.

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Longmeadow girls volleyball sweeps Woburn to reach Division II quarterfinals

WOBURN — Two of the top teams in Division II girls volleyball squared off Monday night, as No. 9 Longmeadow traveled to face No. 8 Woburn in the MIAA Round of 16. The Lancers showed why they are among the division’s best, earning a 3-0 sweep (25-18, 25-23, 26-24) of the Tanners to advance to the Division II state quarterfinals.

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