Settling in on the streets: Six months on, Division of Community Care finding niche in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — In September, the city launched an experiment to try to create an alternative to police responses to address issues of mental health, homelessness and social inequities in the city.The Division of Community Care, which opened its doors...
Democracy’s defense marches on: Constitutional lawyer, activist daughter highlight annual Law Day event
NORTHAMPTON — Raised into activism and grassroots organizing, Marisol Pierce Bonifaz cites two key events that, for her, served as calls to action: U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s dismissive response to youth activists pushing for the Green New Deal, and...
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High schools: Ian McDonald, Belchertown baseball edge Amherst 3-1
Tied up 1-1 with Amherst heading into the bottom of the fifth inning, the Belchertown baseball team grabbed two key runs to jump ahead by two – a lead they would keep the rest of the way.Behind two hits – their only two of the afternoon – and an RBI...
Opinion
My Turn: Gaza and lies
Say, “I don’t believe the numbers.” Insist “It’s complicated.”Say, “There is no alternative. Hamas has called for the destruction of the state of Israel and thus, Hamas must be destroyed.” Disregard the Israeli leaders who have called for the...
Business
Area property deed transfers, May 2
AMHERST Faheem Ibrahim Lt and Faheem Ibrahim to Nan Zhao and Zhihong Ni, 16 Arbor Way, $738,000 Richard B. Spurgin to Yg Pleasant LLC, East Pleasant Street, Lot 1, $218,000 Richard B. Spurgin to Yg Pleasant LLC, East Pleasant Street, Lot 2,...
Arts & Life
Valley Bounty: Delivering local food onto students’ plates: Marty’s Local connects farms to businesses
Nick Martinelli, CEO of Marty’s Local, began his career with a stint at the Farm School in Athol, hoping to learn how he might participate in the local agricultural economy. While conducting market research in 2015, he recognized there was a lot of...
Obituaries
Florence, MA - Eli Knapp Abrams, of Florence Massachusetts, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 22nd, 2024 in Goshen, MA. Eli was born in Beverly, MA on March 19th, 2003. He is the cherished son of Jennifer and Maury Abrams, and belov... remainder of obit for Eli Knapp Abrams
Pelham, MA - Lorna Areda (Hinton) Kepes, 78, of Pelham, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday April 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Manchester, England on November 18, 1945, to the late George and Vict... remainder of obit for Lorna Areda Kepes
Holyoke, MA - Holyoke- Andre E. Nolet, a resident of Holyoke, passed away at home on April 28, 2024 at the age of 74. One of six children to the late J. Leo Nolet and Rose (Roy) Harker, Andre was born in Holyoke on October 6, 1949. He a... remainder of obit for Andre Nolet
(1919 - 2024) NORTHAMPTON, MA - Marion Catherine (Osepowicz) Shea, of Northampton passed away at her home peacefully with family members and support by the nurses from the Hospice of the Fisher Home, Amherst, Massachusetts on Saturday, ... remainder of obit for Marion Shea