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Women's Volleyball Outlasts No. 19 Ithaca, RV Springfield in Five Sets
Springfield, Mass. – The RV Stevens Institute of Technology women's volleyball team outlasted No. 19 Ithaca College and RV Springfield College in five sets to complete a 3-0 weekend at the Joel B. Dearing '79 Classic. The Ducks (3-0) topped Ithaca 23-25, 26-24, 25-19, 14-25, and 15-12 before knocking...
Eagles Grab 28-14 Road Victory to Open 2024 Season
AMHERST, Mass. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team opened its 2024 season with a well-balanced victory, as the Eagles downed the University of Massachusetts, 28-14, in non-conference action inside McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst, Mass. Saturday, Aug. 31. How It Happened. After a scoreless first quarter, the...
Women's Soccer: In Repeat of 2023 Opener, Warriors Trimmed by Lyons Again by 1-0
MANSFIELD, Conn. – Junior midfielder Anna Kennedy headed in sophomore defender Schuyler Pettibone's midfield free kick in the opening minutes of the second for the only goal as Mount Holyoke College trimmed Eastern Connecticut State University by a 1-0 score for the second straight year on opening day Saturday afternoon at Rick McCarthy Field.
Admissions Changes at Amherst and Tufts Highlight Decline in Diversity Following Supreme Court Ruling
The Impact of Admissions Changes at Amherst and Tufts. In the charming college town of Amherst, Massachusetts, things are feeling a bit different as the new academic year kicks off. The buzz around campus is all about the notable shifts in the diversity of student bodies at two prestigious institutions — Amherst College and Tufts University. Fresh data reveals that both schools have seen a drop in the percentage of Black freshmen enrolling this year, a trend that many believe is linked to the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in college admissions.
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70-year-old killed in Hadley motorcycle crash remembered as ‘humble man’
A 70-year-old man from Western Massachusetts who died in a motorcycle crash last Saturday is being remembered for his tight-knit ties to his community. “James Henry Lis will be remembered as a humble man who loved his passions and his family dearly,” his obituary reads. “His memory will forever be cherished by all those who were fortunate enough to know him."
Maine Field Hockey Beats UMass 2-1 in OT for 1st Win
The UMaine Field Hockey Team beat UMass 2-1 in overtime on Saturday morning, in Evanston, Illinois for their 1st win of the season. Saylor Kuefler scored her 1st goal of the season with 3:26 gone to put UMaine on top 1-0. But it took just 6:16 for the Lady Minutemen...
Photos of the Week: A Gallery of Amherst’s Decaying Infrastructure
At the suggestion of Janet McGowan who sent in the first photos, we have compiled this gallery of photos depicting instances of decaying infrastructure in Amherst. We received many photos of potholes and decaying roadway from around town. They exhibit an interesting variety of form, depth, and obstruction but we have selected just a few to share here.
Westfield State Sneaks Past Nichols, 4-1
NORTH HAMPTON, Mass. (8/31/2024) – The Nichols College field hockey wrapped up the Caryl Newhof Classic on Saturday afternoon as they faced off against Westfield State in the third place game. Nichols fell 4-1 at the hands of the Owls. Junior Kaelyn Casper scored the first Bison goal of...
ZBA Gets Legal Advice on Solar Permitting
Report on the Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, August 22, 2024, Part 1. This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. Steve Judge (Chair), Everald Henry, Craig Meadows, David Sloviter, and Philip White. Associat members: David Ahlfield, Hilda Greenbaum, and John Varner. Staff: Jacinta Williams (Planner), Rob...
Leeds man charged in connection with Ludlow church vandalism, police say
A 63-year-old man from Leeds has been charged in connection with a church vandalism on Aug. 23, according to the Ludlow Police Department. Officials’ investigation pointed to Robert Day, 63 of Leeds as the suspect who vandalized the Cathedral of Life Church on Central Street, police said. Day has...
Cross Country Begins Season at Ken O’Brien Minuteman Invite
AMHERST, Mass. – The Boston University cross country teams opened their season at the Ken O'Brien Minuteman Invite at UMass on Saturday. The men's squad finished third with 75 points and the women's squad finished fourth with 83 points. The Terriers went up against athletes from UMass, Northeastern and Central Connecticut to begin the 2024 slate. In the men's 6K, all five of BU's freshmen made their collegiate debut. Daniel Hruska led the Terriers with a time of 18:34.46 to come in fifth overall. James American Horse finished 10th in a time of 19:02.13 and was followed by Isaac Mahler...
ZBA Denies Permit for Nonowner-Occupied Duplex on Chestnut Street
Report on the Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, August 22, 2024 , Part 2. This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. Lixiang Yao applied for a Special Permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to convert the house she purchased in April at 161 Chestnut Street into a nonowner occupied duplex. The house is at the corner of Chestnut Street and Mattoon, near the middle school and high school and has an in-ground swimming pool in the rear. The previous owner occupied a one-bedroom accessory unit, while renting the two-story, three-bedroom main house. Both units are currently unoccupied, and the pool has not been opened this year. The property has had no rental registration permit since 2019.
UMass Hosts Providence in Home Opener
University of Massachusetts Men's Soccer Notes & Information. AMHERST, Mass. – Massachusetts (0-0-2, 0-0-0 A10) takes the field of Rudd Field for the first time this season on Monday, taking on Providence (1-1-1, 0-0-0 BEC) at 4:00 p.m. in a Labor Day home opener. Action will be streamed live on ESPN+.
FDU-Florham Volleyball Falls to UMASS Dartmouth in Season Opener
The FDU-Florham volleyball team opened their 2024 season with a loss to UMASS Dartmouth, falling 3-0 during the Montclair State Quad-Match. Key players included Lilli Nawrotzki, who recorded 15 assists, and Genevieve Fitch, who led the team with six kills. The Corsairs dominated offensively, with Kate Wade and Olivia Suetter combining for 30 of their 48 total kills.
Library Project Gets Past Historical Review with a Little Help from Its Friends
Amherst Historical Commission Nixes Asphalt Roof, Window Repairs. Amidst complaints that they were ignoring advice from the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC), the Amherst Historical Commission (AHC) voted 3-1 to declare that recent cost-saving cuts to the design of the Jones Library Demolition-Renovation-Expansion “meet the [Town-Library] Preservation Restriction standards and comply with the Secretary of the Interior standards.”
What’s Happening in Amherst?
SINGLE DAY EVENTS (more or less) SATURDAY AUGUST 31: TUTTI—A YOUTH CONCERT SERIES. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Atrium of the Jones Library, 43 Amity Street.Tutti is a youth concert series to benefit the Jones Library Capital Campaign. Performers of all ages and levels are welcome! Suggested donation of $5 for seniors and students; $10 for adults. Learn more and register to perform here.
ZBA Opens Public Hearing for Affordable Rentals
Report on the Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, August 29, 2024. This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. Steve Judge (Chair), Everald Henry, Craig Meadows, David Sloviter, and Philip White. Staff: Jacinta Williams, Nate Malloy, Chris Brestrup (Planners) Attorney Carolyn Murray (KPLaw) representing the Zoning Board...
As UMass football opens its final independent season, the schedule is a glimpse into the future
“We’ve been working all summer for this, and it’s finally here.”. The 2024 season is the end of an era for UMass football, which will play its ninth and final season as an FBS independent ahead of a 2025 return to the Mid-American Conference. Those nine years have...
Public Comment: Moving Trash Bylaw Forward, Council Should Heed Advice from Mass DEP
The following public comment was presented at the meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committed on August 29,2024. Following that meeting, the author appended comments on the meeting. My name is Darcy DuMont and I’m speaking on behalf of Zero Waste Amherst. We are very gratified that the waste...
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