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Petition backing Nipmuc garners support
By EMILY THURLOW
BELCHERTOWN — An online petition advocating for the return of 400 acres of state-owned farmland in Belchertown back to the Nipmuc people has garnered more than 900 signatures in less than six days. The Change.org petition, which was launched by a...
Exploring mill past to build a future
By CHRIS LARABEE
Scattered throughout the woods of Leverett are clues, both large and small, of an industrial past the town has left behind as the world around it developed and further modernized.And scattered throughout the last three years have been presentations...
Amherst accused of inequitable distribution of rescue funds
By SCOTT MERZBACH
AMHERST — For a dozen years, Yasmin Brandford has owned and operated Amherst Extensions and Beauty Salon, specializing in maintenance and care for African American hair.But Brandford says she didn’t seek American Rescue Plan Act money to grow her 460...
The conservation card: Land trusts and the forests they preserve play a crucial role in fighting climate change
By BOB FLAHERTY
For Sale: 200 Acres. Build to Suit. You see a lot of these enticements on the highways, and anyone with a wad of cash and a fleet of backhoes likely salivates at the sight of them.It’s estimated that 28,000 acres of New England forest each year are...
Amherst Police staffing woes hit department morale
By SCOTT MERZBACH
AMHERST — An already short-staffed Amherst police force, which recently had three members leave for lower-paying jobs at other area departments, means the remaining officers are working more overtime and having to prioritize emergency call...
Around Amherst: Police chief leads town employees marking anniversaries
By SCOTT MERZBACH
AMHERST — Several municipal employees were recently recognized for marking milestone anniversaries in 2022.Leading the way in years of service was Police Chief Scott Livingstone, who celebrated his 45th anniversary on the town’s police force in March....
