EASTHAMPTON — Authorities said foul play is not suspected after a body was found in Easthampton on Friday near the Connecticut River and Manhan River.
The death is being classified as unattended, said Laurie Loisel, spokesperson for the Northwestern district attorney’s office.
No further information is being made public regarding the victim or cause of death, Loisel said.
HATFIELD — Though it moved to Chicopee last year, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts’ will he holding its 14th Annual Will Bike 4 Food from the Lion’s Club Pavilion Sunday.
The annual event brings together cyclists from across the region, and all ages, for a variety of rides, from a Century Ride of 100 miles that leaves at 7 a.m. to the 4 Mile Family Ride that leaves at 1:30 p.m. An after party begins at 2 p.m.
“Every mile pedaled during Will Bike 4 Food represents a step closer to a hunger-free community,” Food Bank Executive Director Andrew Morehouse said in a statement. “This event showcases the power of collective effort, and we are immensely grateful to every rider and supporter who joins us in this cause.”
The Food Bank’s goal is $250,000, which will provide 750,000 meals.
People can register at willbikeforfood.org. Fundraising continues through Oct. 15.
AMHERST — Traffic detours in Amherst are happening Thursday and Friday on West Street between Pomeroy Lane and East Hadley Road as a microsurfacing layer is placed over the chip seal by crews with Indus Inc.
Both days, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., residents who live on that stretch of Route 116 will have to travel south toward Pomeroy Lane, and then be redirected at the roundabout at Pomeroy and West Pomeroy lanes.
All vehicles traveling north will be rerouted via Pomeroy Lane to South East Street, or West Pomeroy lane to South Maple Street in Hadley. Large trucks are advised to take the Hadley route due to the low bridges on South East Street.
On street parking will be prohibited.
For more information, contact the town’s Department of Public Works at 413-259-3050 or publicworks@amherstma.gov
HOLYOKE — In recognition of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Holyoke Community College President George Timmons will read Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” during Family Story Night at the college on Wednesday.
Family Story Night will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the second floor of the HCC Campus Center with arts and crafts, a selfie station, giveaways, and raffle prizes for children and their families. The book will be read first by President Timmons, with translation by American Sign Language interpreters, and then in Spanish by another HCC staff person.
The purpose of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week is to promote awareness about the importance of adult education and family literacy. This year it is being celebrated Sept. 16-20. HCC will be holding adult education and family literacy focused events each day. All are free and open to the public.