Belchertown School Committee approves revised student restraint policy
Belchertown School Committee adopts new DESE-mandated restraint policy, clears fall sports for stadium field.
S&P Global Upgrades Amherst's Bond Rating
S&P Global Ratings upgraded Amherst's general obligation bond rating this week, a sign of solid town finances. Town Hall pushed residents toward two deadlines landing Friday, Aug. 7: a brief survey on cable television service and the Public Art Commission's call for artists for its Elec…
S&P Raises Easthampton's Bond Rating Two Notches to AA
S&P Global raised Easthampton's bond rating two notches to "AA" this week, a move that reflects strengthened city finances and could ease future borrowing costs for municipal projects. The upgrade was reported via Google Alerts from S&P Global's ratings division, though specific details…
Eric Carle Museum Workers Move Toward Union Vote
Eric Carle Museum employees are pushing for a union vote, per a Hyperallergic report, as Amherst launches a new civic program. The town opened applications for its free eight-week Civic Academy, due by Sunday, September 20, while Amherst Public Schools named Patrick Kapperman the new pr…
Obituary notices, week of July 27 through August 2, 2026
Two Easthampton obituary notices were published this week: Morris, Eugene, 81, and Lohr, Richard, 85. Morris's arrangements were handled by Graham Funeral Home; Lohr's by Mitchell Funeral Home, both of Easthampton. No further biographical details — profession, survivors, or service arra…