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Reparations effort moves forward with Amherst council OK

AMHERST — Amherst is another step closer to ensuring that those residents whose ancestors were enslaved in the United States and who continue to be impacted by the harms caused by slavery and post-reconstruction discrimination will benefit from a stabilization fund for reparations.

‘We’re trying a new adventure’: International Cafe and Deli opens in South Deerfield

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The former Polish deli on Thayer Street has been given new life.

Nearly $4M at risk for elementary school project in Amherst

AMHERST — A federal investment of close to $4 million, to support a ground source heat pump at the town’s new elementary school under construction on South East Street, could be at risk from the Republican reconciliation bill being considered by Congress.

Revised South County Senior Center agreement expands board, tweaks funding structure

SUNDERLAND — The South County Senior’s governing document has finally received a long-overdue review.

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Around Amherst: Town celebrating Disability Pride Month

AMHERST — Amherst is celebrating Disability Pride Month, aiming to end the stigma of disability and make the town inclusive for all by issuing a proclamation, raising a flag in front of Town Hall and taking part in a film festival with two other area communities.

Neighbors wary of mixed-use housing project near Atkins Corner in Amherst

AMHERST — Vacant land on either side of Atkins Farms Country Market has long been eyed for its development potential to create a village center, where housing, along with shops and restaurants, would serve Applewood Apartments and Upper Orchard residents, as well as students, faculty and staff at Hampshire College.

Investment is Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s prescription for future: Hospital spending millions on emergency care, clinical education, recruitment and technology

NORTHAMPTON — With millions invested in technology and staff, the hospital’s footprint growing with a new emergency department, and new education and transportation options, Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s new leader says the regional hospital is on course to offer some of the best health care services in the country.

A calling to care: Luci’s Loving Care offers compassion close to home

Over 30 years ago, Lucimara Galo immigrated to the United States from Brazil in hopes of a better life. Now, she helps others improve the quality of theirs.

Mass Audubon loses record $25M grant, vows to push on with its conservation efforts along Conn. River

The Trump administration rescinded a $25 million grant awarded to Mass Audubon — the largest federal grant the nonprofit had received in its 123-year history — to protect 10,000 acres of land along the Connecticut River and restore 100 acres of damaged habitat.

UMass student, congressional intern from Granby killed in D.C. shooting

A 21-year-old Granby man and University of Massachusetts Amherst student who was interning for U.S. Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan., died July 1 from injuries in a triple shooting in Washington, D.C.

Amherst superintendent: Licensed teachers considered first

AMHERST — Despite a concern from the teachers union’s executive board that school staff are continuing to be hired and retained without state licenses, Superintendent E. Xiomara Herman is confirming a commitment to being in compliance with state law and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulations when making appointments.

Amherst teen faces fireworks, narcotics charges

AMHERST — A 19-year-old Amherst man who set off fireworks in front of the Central fire station early on Independence Day morning is being summoned to court on several charges, including illegal possession of fireworks and narcotics, police said.

Deerfield native to lead regional agricultural group

BOSTON — A Deerfield native has been named president of the Northeastern Association of State Departments of Agriculture.