westhampton

From a single room, a 200-year-old house in Westhampton still fits families

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 -0500

Standing silently for more than 200 years, a house in Westhampton has been witness to the joys and tragedies of many families. It has heard the laughter of children, the music of pump organ and guitar, and the voices of adults raised in anger and in jubilation.

Farmer Timothy Phelps built his Colonial-style house in 1796.

Westhampton eyes better communications in storm emergencies

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 -0500

Following a public meeting last month on emergency management practices, town officials say they will work on improving communications during weather emergencies and will set up a daytime warming center at Westhampton Elementary School.

Division 3 wrestling: Ben Galica of Hampshire Regional wins sectional title

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 -0500

NORTHFIELD - Hampshire Regional senior Ben Galica added another win to his already impressive season Saturday, as he earned his first championship at the Western Massachusetts Division 3 Wrestling Tournament at Pioneer Valley.

Frankie Weir, Nate Ghareeb pile up wins for Hampshire Regional wrestling

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 -0500

WESTHAMPTON - Frankie Weir has already wrestled his way into the 100-win club at Hampshire Regional. With a strong postseason, teammate Nate Ghareeb can do the same.

Daniel J. Fisher, outdoorsman

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 -0500

HATFIELD - Daniel Joseph Fisher, 54, known to many as "Wild Dan the Mountain Man," formerly of Westhampton, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at his residence in Hatfield.

He was born March 3, 1957, in Northampton, the son of Clifford and Elizabeth (Balise) Fisher.

Kieran Ramsey leads Holyoke Catholic basketball over Sci-Tech

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 -0500

Kieran Ramsey kept her recent string of strong play going as the Holyoke Catholic girls basketball team defeated Sci-Tech 52-35 at Holyoke Community College on Saturday.

Ramsey, who is averaging eight points per game on the season, has scored 47 points in her last three games for the Gaels (7-7, 4-2 Bi-County West).

Westhampton woman's golden years tarnished after Friendly's bankruptcy

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 -0500

WESTHAMPTON - The letter Mae Pelissier received from the Friendly Ice Cream Corp. was dated Jan. 5, but did not arrive in her mailbox until the 13th. It did not contain good news. It began, "Dear Retiree," and said benefits Pelissier had earned from a 28-year career as a Friendly's restaurant employee were being terminated as of Jan. 9 as a result of the Wilbraham-based company's bankruptcy filing.