Conservation Commission approves riprap fix, closes Lovefield Street file
Easthampton Conservation Commission clears erosion fix, advances Boy Scouts land deal.
Easthampton Closes Cottage Street Overnight for Roadwork
Cottage Street will close overnight for roadwork, shutting down at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, and reopening by 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12. The city posted the road closure alert to its official website this week, giving drivers a nine-hour window to plan around before the street reopens. …
Amherst Advises Caution As Heat Prompts Cooling Centers, Pond Alert
Amherst advises caution as summer heat prompts cooling centers and a Puffer's Pond swimming alert. The town posted an "Amherst Alert" Monday headlined "Puffer's Pond Swimming Update," urging residents to check conditions before visiting the popular swimming hole, while also pointing to …
Belchertown School Committee members said the town's stadium field has improved enough to host fall sports as scheduled, despite lingering drought restrictions.
Belchertown's stadium field, used for soccer, lacrosse and other fall sports, has improved dramatically since a June 23 inspection, School Committee members said Aug. 5, and the district is moving forward with playing on it this fall despite ongoing drought restrictions. Staff have been…
Amherst Begins Zoning Study For Hampshire College's Campus Future
Amherst has opened a zoning study to plan what comes next for the Hampshire College campus after the college confirmed it will stop academic operations following the December 2026 fall semester. The town also introduced Dan Garcia as its new Senior Services Director, who greets resident…