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Charter Schools · South Hadley

Mass. performing arts charter school sullied by troubling events, some families say

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SOUTH HADLEY — A sought-after charter school for students with a passion for the arts was beset by controversy as the academic year closed, prompting some concerned parents to yank their children from the rolls. While the head of the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter School argues the unrest is the product of a small group of disgruntled families, parents countered with a string of troubling events and allege a breakdown in leadership.Read Article

South Hadley · South Hadley

Boaters on Connecticut River enjoy warm weather and prioritizing safety

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SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP)- Higher temperatures gathered local boaters to the Connecticut River. Travelers head home after Fourth of July weekend festivities Hundreds enjoyed their Sunday on the Connecticut River in South Hadley. Meanwhile, being out on the water also comes with prioritizing boater safety. "We are just being responsible, obeying the laws, and remember to maintain your speeds. Don't drink and drive," says Stephen Goneville …Read Article

South Hadley · South Hadley

Families enjoy fairground fun and fireworks in South Hadley

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SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) - Fireworks continue to bring together family and friends, this time in South Hadley. The fifth of July didn't stop South Hadley from celebrating red, white, and blue. Neighbors packed Michael E. Smith Middle School for what looked and felt like a local fair. Thousands gather for Star-Spangled Springfield at Riverfront Park Locals started bringing out lawn chairs hours before the fun even started so they could ge…Read Article

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Community mourns Western Mass. police officer found dead in VT

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The Northampton and Easthampton communities are mourning the death of a Northampton police officer who was found dead in Vermont earlier this week.Northampton, Massachusetts · NorthamptonSee the Story

The State of DEI in Hoosier Higher Ed and How We Got Here

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This year has seen significant changes to higher education’s approach to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Colleges and universities are reeling from new state and federal guidelines. The timeline can be difficult to make sense of. Here’s what’s happened and…History · AmherstSee the Story

Huntington author, artist publishes second book, ‘Travel on $50/Day’

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Huntington artist, author, craftsman and musician Steve Hamlin has just self-published his second book, “Travel on $50/Day (or less!); Camping in the US and Beyond,” available on Barnes & Noble and Amazon websites.Travel · HuntingtonRead Article

What’s in This Issue? - Amherst Indy

Welcome to our Table of Contents. You can also receive a listing of all new items in the Indy each week by dropping us a note with your contact information at amherstindy@gmail.com. The subscription is free and will deliver to your inbox a listing of all new content, each Saturday at 6 a.m. We promise that we will notAmherst, Massachusetts · AmherstRead Article

Amherst Ranks Last in Massachusetts in Public Works Spending Per Capita - Amherst Indy

In 2024 Amherst spent just under $2 million from its general fund on public works according to state data.  When divided by a population of 39,263, this works out to an investment of local tax revenues into highways and other infrastructure of $49.75 per resident. This level of expenditure places Amherst in last place among all Massachusetts cities and towns.  The statewide average public works spending per person is $367 or more than seven time…Infrastructure · AmherstRead Article

Newcomers Appointed to Planning Board. Winter Denied Reappointment - Amherst Indy

Report on the Meeting of the Town Council, June 30, 2025, Part 1 This was a hybrid meeting that was recorded. PresentLynn Griesemer (President, District 2), Andy Steinberg, Mandi Jo Hanneke, Ellisha Walker (at large), Pat DeAngelis (District 2), George Ryan (District 3), Jennifer Taub and Pam Rooney (District 4), Bob Hegner and Ana DevlinAmherst, Massachusetts · AmherstRead Article

School Committees Approve Raise for Superintendent - Amherst Indy

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee and the Union 26 School Committee approved an increase in compensation for School Superintendent E. Xiomara Herman (Dr. Xi) at a special meeting on June 30. Dr. Xi began her second year in the job on July 1. The added compensation is outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding dated JuneEducation · AmherstRead Article

Black Business Association Lauds Creation of Reparations Committee - Amherst Indy

The Black Business Association of the Amherst Area (BBAAA) rejoices that the Town Council has finally approved the establishment of the Amherst Black Reparations Committee (ABRC) nearly two years after the African Heritage Reparation Assembly (AHRA) Final Report was issued. The AHRA report, dated September 26, 2023, which was dedicated to the memory of Dr. Demetria Shabazz, recommended that the town “Adopt a charge for a successor town committee…Amherst, Massachusetts · AmherstRead Article

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