Amherst Cinema hopes for town OK to sell beer and wine to patrons
The Amherst Select Board will conduct a public hearing Monday night in Town Hall on a request from the non-profit cinema to be allowed to sell beer and wine at its concessions stand. AMHERST – The...
View ArticleJehovah's Witnesses hold convention at UMass
People came from all around New England and New York. AMHERST – About 5,600 people joined together Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the first of seven conventions for the Christian Congregation of...
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Meeting with casino opponents, state Sen. Stanley Rosenberg spirited, but 'no...
The Senate is scheduled to begin debate on casinos on Wednesday. Kathleen Norbut Monday, 10:30 p.m.: Updated with more details BOSTON – A statewide group opposed to casinos on Monday again called for...
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Prop. 2.5 override in Amherst saves $50,000 summer camp subsidy
The funds are expected to help 300 young campers this summer. AMHERST – When voters approved the $1.68 million Proposition 2½ override this spring, they not only saved teachers, police and fire...
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Amherst Cinema Center approved for seasonal beer and wine license
Patrons will have to take their drinks to their seats and not drink in the lobby or outside. The Republican file photoAmherst Cinema was approved for a seasonal beer and wine license by the Amherst...
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Amherst officials seek proposals for organization to run temporary emergency...
Amherst wants to provide an emergency winter shelter while it investigates more permanent solutions. AMHERST - In an attempt to provide a winter shelter with beds, town officials have put together a...
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UMass fruit tree specialist Jon Clements urges Western Mass. farmers to grow...
A handful of farmers grow dozens of varieties of cherries across the state. Photo by John Suchocki / The RepublicanJon Clements, a fruit tree specialist with the University of Massachusetts Extension...
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Commonwealth Opera summer project: Figuring out how to pay off debt
Board president Jay Leib said he wants executive director Joseph Summer to resign. AMHERST - Commonwealth Opera company will be spending the summer months coming up with ways to pay off its debt. The...
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North Amherst Farmers Market launched on Sunderland Road
The North Amherst farmers have their market at 81 Sunderland Road on Saturdays. The Republican / John SuchockiJoseph P. Swartz examines lettuce in a Swartz Family Farms greenhouse in North Amherst....
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Amherst Kendrick Park proposal interviews set to wrap up
The Kendrick Park Committee studied possible uses for the park for 15 months before concluding that it should be a multipurpose park. The Republican file photo / Dave Roback10/24/08--Amherst--Staff...
View ArticleAmherst-Pelham schools regionalization study ready
The committee studying regionalizing all grades in Amherst, Pelham, Leverett and Shutesbury will present its report at Amherst Regional Middle School. AMHERST - After 18 months, the committee studying...
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Amherst Committeee on Homelessness wants emergency shelter to include women,...
Town Manager Laurence Shaffer said he wants a "dry" shelter and shelter for women to be off-site. The Republican photo AMHERST - The Committee on Homelessness wants the town’s emergency shelter to...
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The four recommendations range from maintaining the current school structure to complete regionalization. AMHERST - Officials and residents from Amherst, Pelham, Leverett and Shutesbury have the...
View ArticleAmherst Survival Center buys former Rooster's Restaurant for $265,000
After a committee evaluated more than 30 sites, the former restaurant was found to be ideal location for the center's new home. AMHERST – The Amherst Survival Center Wednesday purchased the former...
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Amherst school committee blogs potential violation of Open Meeting Law now in...
The blogs in question are written by Amherst and Amherst Regional school board members Catherine Sanderson and Richard Hood. Greg Saulmon / The Republican"Amherst School Talk" is a blog written by...
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Hundreds turn out for the annual July 4th Parade
The parade was a chance for politicians to make appearances along with the dancing horses, a pipe band and square dancers. Photo by Diane LedermanAmanda J. Kinchla of South Deerfield holds her...
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Photos: 2010 Amherst July Fourth Parade
The parade drew hundreds of spectators along South and North Pleasant streets on Sunday. Click on the photo to the left to be directed to a photo gallery of full-size images from the 2010 Amherst...
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University of Massachusetts farmers in South Deerfield find opportunity in...
Agriculture experts at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and elsewhere are teaching farmers to grow non-native vegetables that appeal to a growing market of African, Asian and Latin American...
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UMass races to complete PCB cleanup before fall semester
PCBs were discovered in the concrete and caulking of the concourse at the Southwest Residential Area during renovations in the spring. Republican file photoPCBs were found in the Southwest Residential...
View ArticleJoint committee to negotiate final bill to legalize casino gambling
The committee includes Sen. Stanley Rosenberg, D-Amherst, the lead lawmaker on casinos in the Senate. BOSTON – Six state legislators, including one from Western Massachusetts, were named Tuesday to...
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