Correction, October 28, 2026 11:07 am:
This story has been updated with information and perspectives from those opposed to Question 6.
Question 6: Pioneer Valley land trusts back Massachusetts ballot measure to fund conservation
Correction, October 23, 2026 11:36 am:
This article was changed to correct that the resolution does not urge divestment to occur within two years.
Easthampton backs divestment from companies linked to human rights violations
Correction, October 22, 2026 9:54 am:
This article has been updated to clarify that microorganisms are only understudied in the Organismic and Evolutionary Biology program. Also, bioinformatics were used in the study.
A discovery two centuries in the making: Smith College lab finds tiny organism living inside amoeba shells, a scientific first
Clarification, October 21, 2026 1:15 pm:
This article was updated to add that Lt. Beaulieu told the Gazette that on Monday alone there were 12 traffic stops and three citation done on the detour for the Ferry Street sinkhole for traffic violations.
Easthampton declares state of emergency as Ferry Street sinkhole repair costs top $500K
Correction, October 14, 2026 11:20 am:
This article was changed to clarify that Kristen Mello said that BlueWave has not built a BESS over an aquifer in Massachusetts.
Peer review flags gaps with major Southampton solar project
Correction, October 13, 2026 2:36 pm:
This article was changed to correct the name of Jeff Bodeur.
Peer review flags gaps with major Southampton solar project
Correction, October 13, 2026 2:35 pm:
This article was changed to correct the name of Jeff Bodeur.
Southampton residents debate solar future of local farmland
Correction, October 13, 2026 12:16 pm:
This story has been updated with the correct name of Hope Community Church.
Steps to unity: Interfaith groups walk for peace, honor late activists
Correction, October 5, 2026 2:32 pm:
This article was updated to clarify the number of occupants in the vehicle that crashed.
Woman, 21, killed in single-vehicle crash in Easthampton
Clarification, October 2, 2026 3:08 pm:
This article was edited to clarify that there were three ICE surges in 2025, rather than two, and to correct the link to the Defending our Own: Defendiendo a los Nuestros campaign.
‘Our community is paralyzed by fear’: Pioneer Valley Workers Center steps up support amid ICE surge
Correction, September 26, 2026 7:14 am:
This article has been corrected to state that Inspire bought the Williamsburg Animal Clinic from Susan Zuroff and Dwight Baghdoyan in 2022, and moved the business to its current location at 99 Main St. in December 2024, leasing the building from Robin Karlin and Bud Allen.
‘Heartbroken staff’: Williamsburg Animal Clinic closes with days’ notice, leaving Hilltown pet owners scrambling
Correction, September 24, 2026 6:44 pm:
Public comment was not taken at Wednesday's Picture Main Street presentation. Due to an editing error, an earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that no one spoke in opposition.
Northampton Main Street redesign reaches 100% design, now under MassDOT review
Correction, September 23, 2026 10:28 am:
This article was corrected to add that Hadley is another Hampshire County community along with South Hadley and Easthampton to have banned cryptocurrency ATMs.
Easthampton becomes second Hampshire County community to ban crypto kiosks amid rising fraud
Correction, September 21, 2026 11:29 am:
This article has been changed to correct the spelling of the last name of Ted Hendrick and his age.
A legacy of service: Southampton American Legion Post 168 celebrates 100th anniversary
Correction, September 18, 2026 7:45 am:
This article has been modified to correct that Wake The Dead Donuts is open from Thursday to Sunday.
Filling the doughnut hole: Wake the Dead food truck comes alive in Easthampton
Clarification, September 4, 2026 10:12 am:
This article has been modified to clarify that the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory determined that Israel committed genocidal acts against Palestinians. A description of the Hamas-led militant attacks in October 2023 was also added.
Easthampton divestment debate draws packed, tense crowd before council refers it to committee
Correction, September 1, 2026 10:47 pm:
This story has been updated to reflect the correct fiscal year South Hadley would need to cut an additional $1.5 million from its budget.
South Hadley’s $3.5M override vote draws little buzz ahead of Tuesday’s election
Clarification, August 25, 2026 10:50 am:
This article has been modified to add the names of Jon Carroll's bandmates and the last name of Carroll's childhood housekeeper.
‘Can’t Afford Not To’: Grammy award-winning Jon Carroll celebrates release of first album in 18 years
Correction, August 24, 2026 11:27 am:
This story has been corrected to remove reference to the Kellogg House, a property that is included in the proposed Local Historic District.
Scaled-back East Amherst historic district wins Planning Board approval in 4-3 vote
Clarification, August 21, 2026 11:47 am:
At the request of the victim's family, this story has been edited to protect the victim's identity.
Northampton judge sentences Ware man to 20-25 years on 28 child sex abuse charges
