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In Harvard’s Backyard, A State Representative Fights For Her Political Life
State Rep. Marjorie C. Decker, pictured in 2018, is battling to keep her seat against a left-wing primary challenger. By Amanda Y. Su. Minutes before she was slated to speak at a candidate forum hosted by the Cambridge Democratic Party Thursday evening, incumbent Massachusetts State Rep. Marjorie C. Decker listened as the crowd, bearing campaign signs and t-shirts, chanted her name in roaring waves.
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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.”
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.
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.
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...
PVTA drivers reach tentative agreement, call off strike
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Unionized PVTA bus drivers slated to strike over a contract dispute with the transportation company’s management group has been called off. It’s all thanks to a new tentative deal that has both sides ready to put this past them. Reporter: “This was a buzzer...
Women's Soccer Draws 2-2 WIth Falcons in Season Opener
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (8/30/24) – It didn't take long for the Nichols College Women's Soccer Team to get back in the rhythm as they took on non-conference opponent Albertus Magnus on the road to open their 2024 season. With a fresh set of new faces, the Bison finished locked with the Falcons 2-2. The game marked the first for both programs in the 2024 season, the Falcons and Bison now both sit with a 0-0-1 record on the year. The game marked the first tie ever between the two programs.
Volleyball opens 2024 season with win over Siena
EASTON, Mass. - The Holy Cross volleyball team defeated Siena College at the Skyhawk Invitational at Stonehill College to mark their first win of the 2024 season on Friday, Aug. 30. The Crusaders were able to solidify their win in the fourth set of the match in a back-and-forth battle with the Saints.
Mud Hens Eke By Woosox 2-1
On another beautiful day for MiLB AAA baseball, the Worcester Redsox host the Toledo Mud Hens fourth game of this series. The Mud Hens, AAA-affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, eked out a 8th inning comeback last game after losing the first two. The Woosox placed right handed starter Hunter Dobbins...
$40K Worth Of Drugs and $5K Worth Of Guns Seized In Farmington Bust
Two men, one from Maine and the other from Massachusetts are facing drug charges after authorities seized cocaine, fentanyl, firearms, and drug money from a residence in Franklin County. Commander Scott Pelletier with the Department of Public Safety and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, says 42-year-old Jason Robbins of Farmington...
Field hockey opens season with win over Stonehill
WORCESTER, Mass. - Three different Crusaders picked up their first goals of the season in field hockey's 3-1 win over Stonehill on Friday night at the Hart Turf Field. Senior Meggan Fourie opened the scoring for both sides with 1:49 remaining in the opening quarter. Sending a shot on goal off a corner play, fifth year Sarah Potter tipped the save off the Stonehill goalies' pads back to Fourie, who was able to find the back of the net for the 1-0 lead.
Women’s Volleyball Falls to Stevens in Season Opener
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – First year outside hitter Marina Miller racked up a match-high tying eight kills and hit .263 in her first collegiate match, but it was not enough as the Keene State College women's volleyball team could not slow down the Stevens Institute of Technology on Friday night at the Springfield College Dearing Classic, falling 3-0 (25-17, 25-18, 25-19) at Blake Arena in the season-opener for both teams.
Field Hockey Starts Off Right, Stuffs Springfield 3-0
KEENE, N.H. – The Keene State College field hockey team limited Springfield College to just two shot attempts in the opening half to take a one-goal edge into the break and then put the game away with a goal each in the third and fourth quarters as they opened their 2024 campaign with a 3-0 shutout victory over Springfield College on Friday night at the Owl Athletic Complex.
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