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By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — Local Burger’s Easthampton location is gearing up to celebrate an exciting new expansion: the opening of Beveridges Cocktail Lounge.Beveridges is already open for business, but its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 6...

By ALEXA LEWIS

WESTHAMPTON — The Hampshire Regional School District’s newly approved $18.2 million budget for next fiscal year presents a 4.5% increase in spending from the current year — but it carries with it the elimination of two full- and one part-time positions, which has raised concern from the district’s union.

By ALEXA LEWIS

Northampton and Westhampton have been awarded Green Communities competitive grants that they plan to put toward enhancing the energy efficiency of school buildings.

By ALEXA LEWIS

SOUTHAMPTON — Nomination papers are now available in the Town Clerk’s office to those interested in serving in an elected position in town. The deadline for returning a nomination is March 31 by 5 p.m.

By ALEXA LEWIS

Paul Zononi was shocked to find that when he started tapping trees for the 2025 sugaring season at Paul’s Sugar House in Williamsburg, the sap came at a trickle — and with only half of its typical sugar content.

By ALEXA LEWIS

Small, rural towns like many of those in the Pioneer Valley are often lauded for their sense of community. What makes that community feel so welcoming and vibrant is often a small group of hardworking volunteers — people who keep town governments running, plan local events, and make sure food pantries stay stocked with nutritious foods.

By ALEXA LEWIS

SOUTHAMPTON — With carols, cocoa and cookies, the town gathered to welcome the holiday season with a community tree lighting on Saturday, and more festivities are right around the corner. Friends, families and neighbors flocked to Town Hall last...

By ALEXA LEWIS

WESTHAMPTON — Anita Aloisi was going about her day as normal at Hanging Mountain Farm about three years ago when she felt something in her back pop.“I couldn’t move after that,” Aloisi said.Aloisi was rushed to the hospital, where she discovered that...

By ALEXA LEWIS

WESTHAMPTON — Some residents are raising concerns about a Police Department request to buy an automatic license plate recognition camera, arguing that the idea could be an unnecessary violation of privacy.Police Department officials, however, say that...

By ALEXA LEWIS

SOUTHAMPTON — A taste of pollinator-friendly gardening is coming to the Edwards Public Library. The Southampton Good Earth Gardeners were awarded a $500 “Plant Something Bee-eautiful” grant funded by Keep Massachusetts Beautiful, and plans to install...

By ALEXA LEWIS

As students file out of Hampshire Regional High School at the end of the day, they have to make a quick stop at one of the many magnets mounted near the exits. These magnets serve as the “keys” to the Yondr pouches their cellphones remain locked in...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren paid a visit to Easthampton officials over the weekend, stopping in at a local home for a meet and greet on her way to open a new campaign office in Springfield. At the private meeting, on Saturday Warren spent...

By ALEXA LEWIS

WESTFIELD/WESTHAMPTON — Hundreds of friends and family members gathered over the weekend to celebrate the vibrant life of Timothy Andrew Slate, 17, a beloved community member and student at Hampshire Regional High School who died as the result of car...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — After almost three weeks of community collaboration and searching, Kiwi and Bandit, the “wild cows” of Easthampton, have made their way home safely.For weeks, photos, reports of sightings and comments of worry and support flooded...

By ALEXA LEWIS

WESTHAMPTON — Public feedback is being sought as officials are finalizing the town’s Municipal Digital Equity Plan. There will be a public meeting at Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. Thursday for town residents to provide input on the plan and speak to their...

By ALEXA LEWIS

WESTHAMPTON — Vito Perrone has finalized a contract with the Hampshire Regional School District, and will begin his role as superintendent on July 1. After interviews earlier this month, the All-Districts Committee voted to offer Perrone the...

By ALEXA LEWIS

WESTHAMPTON — After thoughtful interviews and fraught debates over the two candidates for Hampshire Regional School District’s permanent superintendent position, the district’s five school committees all voted to offer Vito J. Perrone the job on...

By Alexa Lewis

WESTHAMPTON — Voters at Saturday’s town election selected newcomers Jennifer Milikowsky for a three-year term on the Select Board and Andy Hilnbrand for a three-year position on the Regional School Committee.In the Select Board race, Milikowsky easily...

By Alexa Lewis

EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Council on Aging and Enrichment Center will be closed starting Monday and lasting through Friday, June 14, due to parking lot reconstruction. No safe access to the building will be available during construction, and...

By Alexa Lewis

EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Health Department has issued a warning about potential cyanobacteria algae blooms in Rubber Thread Pond, located behind the parking lot near the city’s Municipal Building at 50 Payson Ave. Photographs of the suspected...

By Alexa Lewis

WESTHAMPTON — At the town election on Saturday, voters will be asked to decide on candidates for two contested seats. Two candidates will compete for a vacant three-year position on the Select Board, and two will compete for a three-year post on the...