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July 15, 2024: An intermediately heavy Jupiter
It may be Monday, but we're still thinking up good ways to get down in the area. Take, for instance, a chance to hear a veritable ton of heavy music in the Millers Falls woods this Labor Day weekend. The RPM Fest will bring three days of metal, rock and punk from all over the state to elevate the volume in Montague. We chat with founder and organizer Brian Westbrook about the strength of the local metal scene and the need to bring it together in a festival. You can learn more and get tickets at their fundraising event Jul 21 at Prodigy in Easthampton.
Greenfield Public Library offering free access to legal resources
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Greenfield Public Library recently celebrated one year since their grand opening in the new building and the community resources continue to grow with a legal kiosk offering free access to legal information and records, applications for free legal help, and completing forms for court. The kiosk was provided by the Western New England University School of Law’s Center for Social Justice who have installed several legal kiosks in community sites around the region.
Weekend Wreck In Western Mass County Third Fatal In 3 Days
A 51-year-old man was killed in the third fatal wreck in the Western Massachusetts county in as many days, authorities said. In Hampshire County, the Belchertown man was the only person in the vehicle when it crashed on Sunday, July 21, around 7:45 p.m. on Washington Street in Belche…
Keene’s Fifth Annual Wizarding Week Promises Enchantment for All
KEENE, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) If you’re hoping your dreams come true this summer, an event happening in Keene this month may be just the magic bullet you need. Keene’s downtown is set to become a hub of magic and enchantment as it hosts the fifth annual Wizarding Week from Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28. This event promises to be a spellbinding experience for all, with special events, new attractions, and more than 60 participating businesses contributing to the festivities.
Some older western Mass. residents reflect on Biden's choice to suspend his campaign
President Joe Biden, at age 81 has left the presidential race. Some in his age group said that's good news. A walking group trekked through shady woods and a sunny path at Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke on Monday morning. The walk is organized by Northampton Neighbors, which provides services and support for older residents.
Bruce Hornsby, Angélique Kidjo, Limón Dance Company Standouts in 2024-2025 UMass Fine Arts Center Season
AMHERST, Mass. — The UMass Fine Arts Center announces a 2024-2025 performing arts season that features performances by a one-time Grateful Dead keyboardist, two of the greatest artists in world music, jazz celebrations of the lives and work of two internationally celebrated, UMass-associated artist-scholars, and one of the world’s most celebrated classical music ensembles.
Photos: Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival returns to Northampton
The Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival returned to its Look Park home in Northampton for a daylong celebration of Scottish pride on July 20. The festival, which celebrated its 30th anniversary on Saturday, featured Scottish clans, vendors selling everything from kilts to scaly caps, and live entertainment by Enter the Haggis and Sarah the Fiddler, among others.
Columbaria at Southwick cemetery to accommodate growing trend for cremation
SOUTHWICK — With cremations increasing in popularity as an alternative to traditional burials, the town’s Cemetery Commission will soon install columbaria in the New Cemetery. “It was a thought of mine to make a nice thoughtful and serene space for the loved ones of those who have passed,”...
Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens
The Town of Amherst is pleased to share that free summer meals are being offered for kids and teens, ages 18 and under, through the Summer Eats program. This program is sponsored by UMass Amherst Dining and will run on all weekdays at locations across town through Friday, August 23. No identification or registration is required, but kids and teens must be present to receive a meal and are required to eat on site.
Business Monday ETC: July 22, 2024
The O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation will grant $250,000 to nonprofits serving low-income Springfield women. It will award $5,000-$50,000 grants to amplify the efforts of local nonprofit organizations that advance educational and career opportunities for low-income women. Nonprofit organizations that address obstacles facing low-income women, such as food insecurity and child care access, will also be eligible for grant awards.
Easthampton Police Chief Robert Alberti resigns
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Easthampton Chief of Police has resigned. According to Easthampton City Councilor Brad Reiley, he was notified that Chief Robert Alberti was placed on medical leave last Tuesday. Reiley received that information from Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle who shared with Western Mass News that the news...
Northampton has money for schools. It needs to spend it (Viewpoint)
NORTHAMPTON — Several days per month for the past five months, after my day of work as a pediatrician ends, I head over to the Northampton School Committee or City Council Chambers. I have been attending as many meetings as I can — even when they last late into the night, even in stifling heat, and even when I would much rather be at home.
Gov. Healey kicks off Summer Nights programming in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Governor Maura Healey made a visit to Holyoke on July 17 and stopped at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke to help announce another year of the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Summer Nights program. Healey, joined by city and state officials joined a...
Superintendent Herman meets residents during ‘Cuppa Joe’ event
AMHERST — On July 12, Town Manager Paul Bockelman was joined by Dr. Ericilda Xiomara Herman, the new superintendent of schools for the Amherst-Pelham Regional School District, during its monthly “Cuppa’ Joe with Paul” event. The “Cuppa’ Joe with Paul” coffees are a monthly event and...
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