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When James McGovern told Congress, “We have a presumptive nominee for president facing 88 felony counts, and we’re prevented from even acknowledging it,” and, “He’s also charged with conspiring to overturn the election. He’s also charged with stealing...

By EDWARD MALINOWSKI

Three generations ago my great-grandfather chose North Hatfield to farm. He had limited resources, an indomitable Polish work ethic, two draft horses, minimal command of the local language and a family to follow and feed. Hardship often rained down:...

By ANNA LAIRD BARTO

Last summer, I chronicled my 68-mile paddle of the Connecticut River through Massachusetts. Along the way, I became very well acquainted with the river, its bends and currents, dams and bridges, trees and wildlife — even its sewage overflows! Here are...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — Voters at Tuesday’s town election rejected a $66,000 Proposition 2½ tax cap override designed to provide additional compensation for Hatfield Fire Department staff, ensuring their wages remain competitive with area communities.By a narrow...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — A $14.52 million fiscal year 2025 operating budget for town and school services and an additional $1.4 million to cover the costs of wastewater treatment plant upgrades were approved by voters at this week’s annual Town Meeting, along with...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — An additional $1.4 million for wastewater treatment plant upgrades, special legislation to allow golf carts on the town’s public ways and zoning amendments to promote cluster housing developments and permit detached accessory dwelling units...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — A large indoor tennis and pickleball building, proposed to take up a portion of a nearly nine-acre business-zoned site just north of 253 West St., is raising concerns for neighbors about the potential neighborhood impacts.But the Planning...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — Town officials are recommending the use of free cash to cover a significant and unanticipated increase associated with the cost of tuition and transportation for Hatfield students attending Smith Vocational and Agricultural School in...

By THOMAS JOHNSTON

ORANGE — The Mahar baseball team couldn’t have asked for a better first inning on Monday against Smith Academy. After Sam Connors shut down the Falcons in the top of the frame, it didn’t take the Senator bats long to get going when it was their turn...

HATFIELD — Incumbents and a couple of newcomers, all in uncontested races, will make up the ballot for the May 21 town election.Edmund E. Jaworski Jr. is running for another three-year term on the Select Board, having been first elected to the...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — A $12 million upgrade to the town’s wastewater treatment plant is proceeding, but another $1.4 million is expected to be sought from town voters this spring to complete all aspects of the project.The Select Board Tuesday voted unanimously...

By CONNOR PIGNATELLO

GRANBY — After inclement weather caused every outdoor game on Thursday’s opening day of the spring season to be postponed, Hampshire County teams finally started spring regular season play Friday on a sunny, 50-degree afternoon.And the Granby baseball...

HATFIELD — The Hatfield Historical Society’s featured exhibit this year will focus on 10 children in need who became indentured servants with Hatfield families during the 18th century, as part of what was known as the Overseers of the Poor program.On...

By JAMES PENTLAND

HATFIELD — If deer, bobcats or foxes are passing through their neighborhood, Hatfield Elementary School students have a new way of finding out.With the help of two Amherst College students and two Smith Academy eighth-graders, John Higuera and Ted...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — A hand-woven linen known as a piano scarf, designed in the 18th century by a Hatfield woman with expertise in embroidery and then completed by three women over a period of 153 years, is on view this month at the Daughters of the American...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — A $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, coupled with a $9.5 million 40-year loan, is providing the upfront funds for wastewater treatment plant upgrades expected to get underway this spring.Town officials announced...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — A Hadley landscaping business is planning to relocate to 137 North Hatfield Road, pending Planning Board approval of its site plans and a special permit for a new building and on-site storage of materials and equipment.The Planning Board...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — A cannabis manufacturing and processing company will be allowed to continue its operations on Routes 5 and 10, with a new host community agreement in place and pledge from the business to make a $40,000 contribution to the town.Despite...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HATFIELD — Building more affordable and workforce housing, protecting farmland and making the town more resilient to flooding are among areas that could be prioritized as Hatfield undertakes a review of current town rules and regulations as part of...

By GARRETT COTE

Lynne-Ann Kokoski is built to be leader. That statement was true long before she took over as head coach for the Bryant University women’s basketball team this season, and her unbridled passion for winning has only proven to be even more correct.This...