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By GARRETT COTE

HAMPDEN — After shaking hands with his opponent, Woodland Golf Club’s Patrick Kilcoyne, on the 12th green, Ryan Downes hopped on the back of a golf cart and took the long ride up toward the clubhouse with his caddie — the two all smiles.

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — Though the June 10 City Council meeting was held remotely via Zoom and not in person, an air of tension could be felt amid discussion over the Northampton Reparations Study Commission.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — A mixed-use redevelopment at the corner of Amity Street and University Drive, already approved as a five-story building, could add a sixth floor as a result of a new zoning overlay district.

By JOHN PEPI

The June 23 guest column by Joe Curtatone of the Alliance for Climate Transition spoke clearly of the role and significance of battery energy storage systems (BESS) if Massachusetts is to green the grid with renewable but intermittent energy sources such as solar and wind. Mr. Curtatone also spoke of the advances in battery safety management which government and industry have put in place – much of these encoded in recent National Fire Protection Association regulations.

If what is transpiring in the United States was the subject of a novel or a portending thesis it would be rejected and mocked as incredible. That hundreds of legislators, the Supreme Court and the Justice Department would succumb to the Trumpian cult and ignore the Constitution, stare decisis, their oaths of office, and participate in the devolution of democracy would be out of the realm of possibility.

Yesterday we celebrated National Blueberry Day, but unfortunately the joy of blueberry picking from the cherished Gordon King Estate, donated to the town of Leverett, was lost again this year. Access to this beloved Estate has been barred due to the closure of the easement from Shutesbury Road, a situation that not only deprives us of a treasured tradition but also impacts the maintenance and upkeep of the land as the town committee struggles to mow the grass and manage the estate effectively.

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — Prospect Place, a planned affordable housing complex at a former nursing home at 737 Bridge Road, has begun accepting applicants to occupy its 60 housing units.

STAFF REPORT

HOLYOKE — A dog was killed in a house fire that destroyed a home at 4 Magnolia Ave. on Thursday night, though no occupants were injured, according to the Holyoke Fire Department.

By CHRIS LISINKSI

A key legislative committee moved forward on a nearly $1.2 billion borrowing bill that embraces Gov. Maura Healey’s push for more road maintenance funding while rebuffing her attempt to authorize half a decade of money at once.

By CAROLYN BROWN

NORTHAMPTON — Equestrians will flock to Northampton later this month to celebrate and show off their skills with Morgan horses, the official state horse of Massachusetts.

By DON STEWART

The dynamic images of photographic illustrator Walter Wick can be viewed through Oct. 26 in four galleries at Stockbridge’s Norman Rockwell Museum.

By JONATHAN DAUBE

Review: Gwen Agna, “Community-Centered School Leadership: Lessons in Sustaining A Just And Equitable School,” Teachers College Press, Columbia University, New York and London, 2025.

By CAROLYN BROWN

An author with Belchertown roots is celebrating the release of his debut novel – which also takes place in the Belchertown area – with two local book tour events this month. 

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — A Pelham resident and Hampshire College graduate who brings extensive experience as a leader of nonprofits is Amherst Media’s new executive director.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Several residents concerned with Amherst’s government, featuring an elected 13-member Town Council and an appointed town manager, are asking the Charter Review Committee to recommend revisions to the town charter that might include adding a mayor as part of enhanced checks and balances.

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — Despite an anticipated multi-day dam repair that prompted an emergency drawdown of the Connecticut River, FirstLight Hydro Generating Co. confirmed Wednesday that the repairs were completed ahead of schedule.

By GARRETT COTE

HAMPDEN — The hometown kid has a chance to make history at the 117th Massachusetts Amateur Golf Championship — again.

By SAM FERLAND

EASTHAMPTON — In the wake of Mayor Nicole LaChapelle’s resignation, city councilors met Wednesday night to discuss paths forward to find an interim mayor, leaving the City Council president with a decision to make.

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — The city has fired an administrative assistant of the Northampton Reparations Study Commission and the chair of the commission has resigned ahead of a City Council meeting where it will be determined whether or not to continue the commission’s work on its final report.