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Authorities identify Florence man struck by car, killed
05-16-2017 9:53 PM

By EMILY CUTTS

NORTHAMPTON — A 78-year-old Florence man was hit by a car and killed while riding his bike Monday afternoon.Alan H. Porter was taken to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield where he was later pronounced dead, according to the Northwestern district...


DiRocco child rape trial ends in hung jury on 10 of 11 counts
05-16-2017 7:53 AM

By EMILY CUTTS

NORTHAMPTON — A Hampshire Superior Court judge declared a mistrial on all but one of the 11 charges brought against a former Easthampton man accused of raping and assaulting two young girls.Kevin DiRocco, 43, was found not guilty on a charge of...


Slime in residence at Hampshire College
05-15-2017 9:13 PM

By DUSTY CHRISTENSEN

AMHERST — In keeping with Hampshire College’s reputation for its interdisciplinary, often quirky curriculum and teaching methods, academics there have founded a scholars-in-residence program for plasmodial slime molds — billed as “the world’s only...


Southampton voters to decide on override at Tuesday TM
05-15-2017 8:35 PM

By CAITLIN ASHWORTH

SOUTHAMPTON — Due to a tight budget, the William E. Norris School is asking for a $110,000 override at Town Meeting Tuesday night to fund additional staff and necessary supplies.Southampton residents will vote on 39 articles at Town Meeting, which...


Ci Ci Boutique to close Northampton store, move business online
05-15-2017 5:41 PM

By AMANDA DRANE

NORTHAMPTON — Another downtown retail clothing store is going the way of the market: online.Cindy Hackworth, owner of Ci Ci Boutique at 112 Main St., said it no longer makes sense to sell her wares in a permanent brick and mortar space. She’ll close...


Jones Library measure advances with Amherst Town Meeting endorsement
05-14-2017 10:45 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Getting approval from Town Meeting to pursue a state grant for expanding and renovating the Jones Library is a step that will allow library officials to remain engaged with residents while pursuing the project.“It was terrific that Town...


Williamsburg's Valley View Farm finally in full swing
05-14-2017 10:43 PM

By FRAN RYAN

After four years of building, renovating, repurposing and going through a sometimes bumpy and lengthy permitting process, Valley View Farm in Williamsburg is now a fully functioning multi-use farm.The farm features a large event venue, lodging, a...


Marissa Carrere: Easthampton values inclusion and free speech
05-14-2017 10:32 PM

Easthampton values inclusion and free speech Free speech is protected and celebrated in Easthampton. Racism is not.On May 9, the Easthampton School Committee voted to prohibit displays of the Confederate flag on public school property, unless for...


Ice cream shop preps to reopen in downtown Amherst
05-14-2017 10:31 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Residents and visitors craving locally made ice cream as warm weather arrives will still have a place to get the summertime treat in downtown Amherst.Though Amherst Homemade Ice Cream and Cookies at 103 North Pleasant St. hasn’t yet reopened...


2017 Amherst Invitational Ultimate Tournament: Hurricanes boys finish second, girls tie for third with Northampton
05-14-2017 10:06 PM

By ETHAN WELD

AMHERT — Westfield, New Jersey, defeated top-seeded Amherst Regional, 12-11, on Sunday afternoon in the 26th-annual Amherst Ultimate Invitational Tournament title game.It was the first time Westfield won the tournament, and it became just the seventh...


Warren urges grads to pursue issues that make their hearts flutter
05-14-2017 3:47 PM

By DUSTY CHRISTENSEN

AMHERST — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren took aim at Donald Trump and his administration during Friday’s keynote address at the University of Massachusetts Amherst commencement ceremony, where she pushed students to engage in politics.Making jokes at...


Law firm hired to investigate PVPA head
05-14-2017 3:43 PM

By CAITLIN ASHWORTH

SOUTH HADLEY — Trustees for the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter School on Friday agreed to hire a law firm to investigate grievances filed against head of school Scott Goldman.The board also unanimously voted to keep Goldman on paid...


New face for Granby Select Board; underride vote for Annual Election
05-12-2017 11:39 PM

By EMILY CUTTS

GRANBY — While the incumbent is not seeking re-election, the race for Select Board will see familiar faces in those running for the vacant seat in Monday’s annual town election.Glen Sexton and Jennifer Silva will compete for the single three-year...


Incumbent to face challenger for Belchertown Select Board seat
05-12-2017 11:39 PM

By EMILY CUTTS

BELCHERTOWN — Select Board member Brenda Aldrich will face a challenger in the race for the three-year seat.Aldrich will face Carla Dell’Olio at the polls as part of the annual town election Monday.Brenda Aldrich Aldrich, 57, is finishing her sixth...


Amherst Ultimate Invitational: Toughest field ever comes to challenge Amherst
05-12-2017 9:03 PM

By KYLE GRABOWSKI

AMHERST — Harry Wolff Landau has played in the Amherst Ultimate Invitational Tournament since he was in seventh grade.The 26th edition this Saturday and Sunday will be the senior’s last.He understands it’s a big deal.“We don’t take any tournament for...


Editorial: Job well done by PVTA administrator
05-12-2017 8:24 PM

There’s an old saying that a leader always should try to leave a place better than he or she found it. That’s exactly what Mary MacInnes did as longtime administrator of the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority — and then some.MacInnes, who retired April...


Hawley man denies negligent homicide in bus death of 9-year-old girl
05-12-2017 4:52 PM

By EMILY CUTTS

NORTHAMPTON – A 70-year-old Hawley man on Friday denied a charge of negligently operating a school bus that killed a 9-year-old girl in Plainfield last year.   Tendzin Parsons pleaded not guilty in Northampton District Court to a charge of negligent...


Burgers and poutine: The UMass babyBerk food truck keeps it simple
05-12-2017 1:35 PM

By LISA SPEAR

For me, there is nothing better than a hot serving of fries, doused in beef gravy.The fries, of course, must still retain their crispy integrity while simultaneously soaking up the savory gravy.Then, there must be globs of mozzarella cheese curd...


Amherst to take critical look at Cherry Hill Golf Course amid financial woes
05-12-2017 12:39 AM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — A sizable shortfall in the projected revenues for Cherry Hill Golf Course is prompting Town Manager Paul Bockelman to pledge to make its operations a major focus of a strategic plan centered on town recreation.Financial figures presented to...


Bus driver faces negligent homicide charge in death of child Summer Steele
05-11-2017 1:20 PM

By AMANDA DRANE and EMILY CUTTS

NORTHAMPTON — A 70-year-old Hawley man is expected to be arraigned Friday in Northampton District Court on a charge of negligent motor vehicle homicide in connection with the death of 9-year-old Summer Steele of Plainfield last year, according to the...

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