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Western Massachusetts communities announce weekly meetings
Here is a list of major municipal meetings for the coming week: Agawam Tues.- Agawam Cultural Council, 7 p.m., Agawam Public Library. Wed.- Agawam Veterans Council, 5:30 p.m., Senior Center. Thu.-...
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2 studies to provide more information about Amherst's Gateway Project
Town meeting will be asked to approve funding for a marketing study for Gateway. Amherst Town Hall AMHERST - Town officials are hoping to learn more about traffic that would be generated from the...
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Amherst commission will decide conservation area dog policy
The commission is looking at a dog policy as part of an overall land management overhaul. Photo by Diane Lederman/The RepublicanNancy Andrews and Andrew Steinberg, who became friends because of their...
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UMass receives $2.5 grant to help train health care workers in Holyoke,...
The Amherst team will work with state and local agencies to develop ways to both prevent diabetes and manage it. Members of the University of Massachusetts team that will be overseeing a $2.5 million...
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Amherst police probe assault of food delivery driver at Puffton Village,...
The victim, punched in the face, declined medical attention, police said. AMHERST – Police are probing the reported robbery of a food delivery driver at Puffton Village early Sunday. Sgt. Charles...
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University of Massachusetts President Robert Caret calls for stronger...
The new UMass president asked business and government leaders in Springfield to advocate for the university financially, politically and emotionally. The Republican | Mark M. MurrayUniversity of...
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Amherst holding community meeting to talk about the future of trash
Amherst looking at options for trash disposal and costs as area landfills close. AMHERST – Amherst officials want to talk trash, and on Oct. 19 they're inviting community members to join them. The...
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UMass students rally at student union as part of Occupy Wall Street movement;...
Student after student told stories of parents losing jobs and health care, or of having mounting student debt caused by what they say is Wall Street greed. The Republican | Diane LedermanUMass...
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State Sen. Stan Rosenberg discusses Massachusetts redistricting with...
Rosenberg said it is very rare that 2 people over the age of 70 would chose to run for re-election to Congress, referring to John Olver of Amherst, who is 75, and Barney Frank of Newton, who is 72....
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Sheep at North Amherst co-housing community tests positive for rabies
The Amherst Health Department recommends that anyone who had direct contact with the animal in the 14 days prior to Oct. 8 be evaluated. Republican file photoAn Amherst sheep recently tested positive...
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UMass Amherst police charge American International College students with...
University of Massachusetts-Amherst police say six American International College students attacked several UMass students on Sept. 25 in at least three separate incidents across campus. Darion...
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Amherst police arrest 21-year-old Lawrence resident Jamie Adames after he...
Employees of the English Pub on East Pleasant Street struggled to gain control of the gun. Jamie Adames AMHERST - Police arrested a 21-year-old Lawrence man Thursday night after he allegedly pulled a...
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Amherst Select Board meeting delayed 1 day
The original meeting date was not posted by the deadline required by the state's Open Meeting Law. AMHERST - The Select Board is now scheduled to meet Tuesday night instead of Monday next week because...
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Sheep contracting rabies may be rare, but officials recommend livestock be...
One of three sheep living at Pioneer Valley Cohousing tested positive for rabies this week. Republican file photoAn Amherst sheep recently tested positive for rabies, the Amherst Health Department...
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Civil War conference: Abraham Lincoln's views on slavery evolved over his...
In today's political parlance, Lincoln would have been called a flip-flopper. Photo by Michael Beswick/ The RepublicanEric Foner was the keynote speaker Friday in a two-day Civil War symposium in...
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Amherst holding warrant review meetings in preparation for fall Town Meeting
Town Moderator Harrison Gregg will lead the overall warrant review Thursday night. Republican file photoAmherst Town Hall AMHERST – The Select Board inked the 18-article Fall Town Meeting warrant last...
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Amherst talk seeks to address the myths and truth of Sharia law
Dr. Mohammad Ali Hazratji, a Holyoke neurologist, said he hopes to provide some education and facts about the law so people can educate others. The Republican | Diane LedermanDr. Mohammad Ali...
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Carolyn 'Biddy' Martin inaugurated as first female president of Amherst College
“My move to Amherst College has felt like homecoming,” said Martin, who grew up in Virginia. “I’m so glad to be one of you.” View full sizeAmherst, 10/16/11 Staff Photo by David Molnar -- Carolyn...
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Western Massachusetts communities announce meetings for the week
Here is a list of major municipal meetings for the coming week: Agawam Mon.- Agawam Housing Authority, 4:30 p.m., 66 Meadowbrook Manor. City Council, 7 p.m., Robert G. Doering School. Tues.-...
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Finance Director Sanford Pooler expecting fiscal 2013 budget to be drama-free
The town is not expecting to use town reserves or ask for a Proposition 2 ½ property tax override. Amherst Town Hall AMHERST – The town’s Finance Director is expecting fiscal 2013 to be a "no drama"...
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