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Maria Geryk still undecided on taking Amherst Superintendent post; Amherst...
School Committee member Catherine A. Sanderson who opposed Maria Geryk’s appointment has issued a statement today that she will not seek reelection. Catherine A. Sanderson AMHERST - While interim...
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Amherst superintendent nominee Maria Geryk delays decision on accepting post
With Catherine Sanderson's decision not to seek re-election, there will be only two town races in the annual town election next month. This is an updated version of a story posted at 2:03 this...
View ArticleMan taken from Newman Center pronounced dead
Amherst police were summoned to the center by a report of an unresponsive man, said Mary Carey, a spokeswoman for the Northwestern office. AMHERST - A man who was taken from the Newman Center near the...
View ArticleMan taken from Newman Center pronounced dead
Amherst police were summoned to the center by a report of an unresponsive man, said Mary Carey, a spokeswoman for the Northwestern office. A man who was taken from the Newman Center near the...
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No man-made snow needed this year for WinterFest in Amherst
WinterFest 2011 will be held Saturday at the Cherry Hill Golf Course from noon until 6 p.m. File photo / Associated PressAttendees at the 2008 version of WinterFest keep warm beside a fire at Cherry...
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Amherst school committees to discuss superintendent choice Maria Geryk's...
Amherst Regional and Union 26 school committees are expected to go into executive session to discuss contract negotiations. The Republican / Diane LedermanInterim Superintendent Maria Geryk sits in...
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UMass-Amherst boasts $170 million in research grants
The biggest contributor was the National Science Foundation, which provided about $54 million. View full sizeLila M. Gierasch, distinguished professor in biochemistry and chemistry at the University...
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UMass offers workshop Saturday on chicken raising
UMass offering a workshop on basic poultry care at the UMass farm in Hadley Saturday afternoon. Republican file photoUMass is offering a workshop on chicken raising Saturday at the UMass farm in...
View ArticleAmherst residents speak for and against closing Lincoln Avenue to through...
The Department of Public Works' proposal is to close Lincoln Avenue at the North Hadley Road intersection to prevent drivers from using Lincoln as a straight route from Amity Street to the University...
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Man stricken at UMass Newman Center is identifed as Craig Lorraine
Lorraine died at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after he was found unconscious in the Newman Center. The Republican / file photo by John SuchockiThe University of Massachusetts Amherst campus faces a cut...
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Vermont State Police: Bus accident with UMass students aboard likely caused...
In an investigative report, police say 49-year-old Andrew Castillo, of Shickshinny, Pa., suffered a cardiac emergency. MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont State Police say a tour bus accident on Interstate 91...
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UMass President Jack Wilson warns student fee increase might be needed to...
"The real question is, 'What will the size of the fee increase be?' " Wilson said. The Republican / File photoUMass president Jack Wilson, after speaking at a meeting at the Statehouse to promote...
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Judge reduces bail for Manuel Pintado of Northampton, accused of threatening...
According to Florida police, Pintado e-mailed a threat to Snyder, warning him to stop promoting a law aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration. The Republican / John Suchocki02.07.2011 |...
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Fund drive started to aid Robert Green, owner-operator of Amherst Typewriter
Now the owner-operator of Amherst Typewriter is behind on his rent and faces eviction unless he can come up with $6,000 by Feb. 25. The Republican / Diane LedermanRobert W. Green stands behind the...
View ArticleKathleen Wang resigns from Jones Library Board of Trustees in Amherst
Longtime Jones Library Board of Trustee Kathleen Wang has resigned effective Jan. 21 AMHERST – Longtime Jones Library Board of Trustee Kathleen Wang has resigned effective Jan. 21, but her resignation...
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Applications for new Amherst affordable housing project now available
People who live and work in Amherst will be able to rent many of the units in the new affordable housing project in South Amherst. Submitted photoPeter Gagliardi AMHERST - Peter A. Gagliardi,...
View ArticleMunicipal meeting agendas for communities across Western Massachusetts
Here is a list of major municipal meetings for the coming week: Agawam: Mon.- Board of Appeals, 6:30 p.m., Agawam Public Library. Tues.- Agawam Beautification Committee, 9 a.m., Senior Center Wed.-...
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Kendrick Park Committee will go back to work on the Amherst park design
About 40 people turned out to see and comment on the three conceptual designs for Kendrick Park Thursday night and now the plans will be refined. Photo by Diane Lederman / The RepublicanKendrick Park...
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UMass pledges $130M in financial aid to students
UMass said in a statement on Monday that its financial aid commitment has increased by 267 percent over the last eight years. Republican File PhotoIn response to heavy traffic and speeind around the...
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Fire at Sunderland truck repair shop shuts down Route 116, causes $100,000 in...
Firefighters responded to a blaze in a garage at MTR Trailer and Truck Repair on Amherst Road at around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Photo by Larry Rivais / The RepublicanMTR Trailer and Truck Repair on Amherst...
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