The Belchertown Board of Assessors voted unanimously to accept 23 Chapter 61B land-classification applications and approved Chapter 61 forestry applications at its October 27 meeting.
The Amherst School Committee pressed district leaders over a bus driver shortage that overcrowded routes and delayed a planned overhaul.
Easthampton School Committee accepted $943,865 in federal and state grants while reporting the district's state accountability progress score more than doubled this year.
The Hadley Housing Authority voted to require itemized invoices on every future warrant after questioning a $14,088.11 monthly bill from managing agent Amherst Housing Authority.
Library sets informational meeting on adult job skills training program Thursday afternoon. From our own coverage: Grant Street sale stands out in quiet deed week.
Pelham voters head to the polls Nov. 3 for the state election, with early voting already underway. From our own coverage: October deed transfers recorded, prices still pending. Also in today's brief (2 items): State election set for Nov. 3.
Huntington Council on Aging lines up yoga, blood pressure checks and a memory cafe for Wednesday. From our own coverage: Obituary notices for week of Oct. 19-25.
Granby Public Library plans a sourdough starter workshop Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. From our own coverage: Obituary notices list one Granby resident this week; Property records roundup finds few disclosed sale prices.
Library marks 30 years of 'Legacy' icon. Also in today's brief (8 items): Library marks 30 years of 'Legacy' icon; Grab and go hot meal set for Oct. 27; Council on Aging meets Oct. 27 at 1 p.m; Recreation Commission meets Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Cummington's Rag Shag Parade steps off from the town gazebo Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. From our own coverage: Monthly review tracks four recent deed transfers.