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Arrests/summonses

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Arrests and Summonses Amherst Police • Connor Dunn, 19, of Pondview Drive, was arrested May 19 at 4:32 a.m. on West Street on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, being a minor in possession of alcohol, unlawful possession of a keg and possession of a fake ID. • Zachary P. Munsell, 22, of Puffton Village, was arrested May 19 at 1:37 a.m. on North … 0

FBI, state police investigate trespassing at Quabbin Reservoir

Friday, May 17, 2013

BELCHERTOWN — Massachusetts State Police and the FBI investigated a late-night trespassing incident at the Quabbin Reservoir that triggered increased patrols at water supply facilities around the state. The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority said water quality samples were analyzed at its lab May 14 and all came back normal after the incident. Seven … 0

The two pin oaks on Kellogg Avenue closest to the rear of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst are being prepared for removal for an expansion of the building.
KEVIN GUTTING

Pin oaks come down on Kellogg Avenue in Amherst

Monday, May 20, 2013

Work to remove two large pin oak trees on Kellogg Avenue in Amherst, including a healthy specimen planted more than a century ago, began Tuesday, leaving a gaping hole in the shady streetscape. The trees are being removed before the expansion of the Unitarian Universalist Society building on the corner of North Pleasant … 0

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Max Loebel, 5, of Hadley caught a 9-inch rainbow trout in a youth fishing derby at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service office pond in Hadley Saturday.
KEVIN GUTTING

Catch of the day

Amherst Town Meeting member Janet Chevan works on her sewing as she listens to a budget presentation af the opening session of the town's legislative body at Amherst Regional Middle School.

JERREY ROBERTS

Hometown/Amherst Meeting multitasking

The Hart's Brook Garland Dancers performed at Cushman Scott Children's Center in Amherst Saturday. More than 200 people turned out for the annual May Day event, which featured other dance troupesas well along with a pancake breakfast.

SARAH CROSBY

May Day dancers

Fort River to host musical lesson on food allergies

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Students at the Fort River Elementary School will get a short break from their classes on May 31 when musician Kyle Dines presents a lesson on food allergies. According Ali Wicks-Lin, a member of the school’s Wellness Committee and the parent of a second-grader with severe food allergies, … 0

Fort River to host musical lesson on food allergies

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Students at the Fort River Elementary School will get a short break from their classes on May 31 when musician Kyle Dines presents a lesson on food allergies. According Ali Wicks-Lin, a member of the school’s Wellness Committee and parent of a second-grader with severe food allergies, the … 0

University of Massachusetts water tank gets refurbished

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

A water tower on East Pleasant Street is in the midst of being drained and repaired by the University of Massachusetts. UMass spokesman Daniel Fitzgibbons said the work is being done as a follow-up to an inspection at the Orchard Hill site. The work should be completed by … 0

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The Little Red Schoolhouse on the Amherst College Campus opened in 1937.

Amherst College cuts ties with Little Red Schoolhouse preschool after 75 years

Friday, May 17, 2013

Eighteen preschoolers marked their final day at the Little Red Schoolhouse on the Amherst College campus last week in what will likely be the last such ceremony at the school that has operated there for 75 years. The … 0

Owners of rental properties, like the Townhouse Apartments complex on Meadow Street, above, will be required to get permits from the town in order to lease their units.
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Amherst landlords now required to get licenses to lease their units

Monday, May 20, 2013

After months of public debate, it took just a voice vote Monday for Town Meeting to approve a permit system for all rental properties in town. As of Jan. 1, landlords must pay $100 per rental property each … 0

UMass accelerates discipline Effort to show commitment to town peace efforts

Monday, May 20, 2013

Many University of Massachusetts students who ran afoul of the law this spring should have their student-code-of-conduct violations resolved before summer begins. Sally Linowski, assistant dean of students, said her office is using Skype technology to conduct hearings involving students who have already left town. There are 80 … 0

Amherst police arrests/summonses, daily calls

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Arrests and Summonses Amherst Police • Andrew W. Wooldridge, 25, of Northampton, was arrested May 12 at 3:52 a.m. on East Pleasant Street on a charge of disorderly conduct after repeatedly banging on the door to the residence, police said. • Briana M. Howell, 21, of Ware, was … 0

University of Massachusetts commencement weekend brings noise-complaint fines

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Commencement at the University of Massachusetts marked the departure of many college students from Amherst, but police still dealt with numerous parties during the weekend, imposing $3,600 in fines related to noise complaints. The most significant party happened Saturday at 11:28 p.m., when officers responded to 10 Tyler … 0

Amherst Select Board backs proposal to buy Echo Village

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The idea that the town purchase Echo Village Apartments on Gatehouse Road to add 24 housing units to Amherst’s affordable stock has the backing of the Select Board. A petition warrant article asking Town Meeting to direct the town to take the property by eminent domain or pay … 0

Seatbelt enforcement effort starts Monday

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Amherst BUCKLE UP: A Click It Or Ticket effort aimed at increasing seat belt use begins Monday and will run through Memorial Day week. Amherst police, along with other law enforcement agencies, are participating in the national campaign in partnership with the Executive Office of Public Safety and … 0

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