Neighbors wary of mixed-use housing project near Atkins Corner in Amherst

07-08-2025 4:50 PM

AMHERST — Vacant land on either side of Atkins Farms Country Market has long been eyed for its development potential to create a village center, where housing, along with shops and restaurants, would serve Applewood Apartments and Upper Orchard residents, as well as students, faculty and staff at Hampshire College.


Mass Audubon loses record $25M grant, vows to push on with its conservation efforts along Conn. River

07-08-2025 4:49 PM

The Trump administration rescinded a $25 million grant awarded to Mass Audubon — the largest federal grant the nonprofit had received in its 123-year history — to protect 10,000 acres of land along the Connecticut River and restore 100 acres of damaged habitat.


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Hometown Heroes: Hadley's Ciaglo and Elson making their mark with the Blue Sox
07-08-2025 2:41 PM

HOLYOKE — It’s impossible to ignore the presence of young fans attending Valley Blue Sox games throughout the summer. There are a handful of kids bouncing around from the concession stands to the patch of grass behind home plate to play catch, to the bleachers where their laser-focused glares fix in on the high-quality baseball being played at beautiful MacKenzie Stadium.

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Michael Edward Williamson: Highest property taxes, worst roads
07-08-2025 4:57 PM

As a 14-year resident I am astonished that we have the highest property taxes and the worst roads. Plus our library fell into such disrepair it had to close. School buildings are in bad shape. The town manager doesn't have a clue what to do.

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