In $20M deal with W.D. Cowls, New Hampshire timber company buys, will preserve 2,400 acres in 7 communities

01-07-2025 7:58 PM

AMHERST — A New Hampshire timber company has closed on a massive land buy of nearly 2,400 acres in seven communities in Hampshire and Franklin counties, acquiring five parcels for more than $20 million from Amherst-based W.D. Cowls Inc.Including 1,050...


Ban on fossil fuels in new Northampton buildings sent on to City Council

01-07-2025 4:31 PM

NORTHAMPTON — A measure to effectively ban the use of fossil fuels in all new buildings and renovation projects citywide is advancing to the full City Council, but not before leaders of local architecture firms voiced concerns about it at a...


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Boys hockey: AJ Stupak's goal lifts Ludlow past Amherst 1-0
01-07-2025 8:41 PM

AMHERST – AJ Stupak’s third-period strike halted the Amherst hockey team’s winning streak as visiting Ludlow downed the Hurricanes, 1-0, Tuesday night at Orr Rink.Amherst had been winners of three straight heading into Tuesday’s battle, before Ludlow...

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Mary Hall: The U.S., Russia, war and ice hockey
01-07-2025 1:06 PM

I am old enough to have had a father who fought in World War II. Because of graduate degrees he had, the Army put him in their chemical warfare battalion. These troops had to lug mustard gas shells around all over Europe, in case the Germans should...

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Renald (Ron) Cajolet Westford, MA - We remember Renald "Ron" Guy Cajolet of Westford, MA who passed away peacefully on Thursday January 2, 2025 at Care Dimensions Hospice in Lincoln, MA. Ron was 94 and was surrounded by his loving family... remainder of obit for Renald Cajolet

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Amherst, MA - Robert passed away on October 3, 2024 at the age of 71 due to complications from a massive stroke. Born in Decatur, Alabama his family moved back to New York, NY where Robert attended PS6 and Horace Mann. He graduated summ... remainder of obit for Robert Speiser

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NORTHAMPTON, MA - Marsha Elefterakis, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday morning with her daughters at her side. Marsha was born in Westfield. She was the daughter of Harry J. and Jean (Novak) Saltus. She is predeceased ... remainder of obit for Marsha Elefterakis

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Ormond Beach, FL - Robert "Bob" Zuczek, died very suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, December 20, 2024. Robert was born on October 28, 1948, at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA. He was the son of the late Henry Stanley... remainder of obit for Robert Zuczek

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