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Amherst art cooperative celebrates 10 years with group show
The Amherst show will feature the work of more than 50 former or current members. Photo by Diane Lederman / The RepublicanArtists Marianne Connolly and Keith Hollingsworth are seen in Gallery A3 in...
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UMass officials say fleet of 737 motor vehicles well managed
The university has a number of checks to ensure the cars and trucks are used for UMass business only. AMHERST – With 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the University of Massachusetts in...
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U.S. Rep. James McGovern looks ahead to new term that includes Western...
If he wins re-election, McGovern will also become a new congressman for part of the Pioneer Valley. File photo by David Molnar / The RepublicanU.S. Rep. James McGovern, left, talks with Northampton...
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Amherst officials hope to have permanent signs in place about dog policy soon
Temporary signs have repeatedly disappeared. 7/3/03- Chicopee- Thomas J. O'Connor Regional Animal Center-- For Chic Plus- Volunteer dog walker David P. Michalak of Chicopee takes "Neely", a male...
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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 Tues.- City Council, 7 p.m., Roberta G. Doering School. Thurs.- Planning Board, 7 p.m., Agawam Public Library. Amherst Tues.-...
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Environmentalist Alexandra Dawson of Hadley is remembered for her passion,...
Those who knew her say there is no one else like her. Republican file photoIn this file photo, former Massachusetts Secretary of Environmental Affairs Stephen R. Pritchard, left, talked with Alexandra...
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UMass police chief Johnny C. Whitehead leaving for Rice University
Whitehead has been chief for three years and at UMass for five years. File photo by The RepublicanUMass police chief Johnny Whitehead seen in UMass police headquarters in an April, 2011 file photo....
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Amherst officials settle last town employee contract
The agreement provides for a 2 percent hike that kicked in Jan. 1 and another 2 percent hike July 1, the start of the next fiscal year. Amherst Town Hall AMHERST – Town officials have settled the last...
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Lord Jeffery Inn reopens in downtown Amherst for first time since 2008
The inn has been closed since November 2008. Watch video Photo by John Suchocki / The RepublicanCarolyn A. Martin, at podium, president of Amherst College speaks at the reopening ceremony of the Lord...
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Amherst sewer, water fees likely to rise beginning July 1
The average homeowner water bill would rise $8 a year and sewer by $12. AMHERST – Water and sewer users will likely see a 3 percent hike in each of their bills beginning July 1 with the Select Board...
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Westfield man gives Emily Dickinson a haiku makeover
The iconic poet's work was the inspiration for Westfield writer Everett Decker's book of haiku-style interpretations. AP Photo/Daily Hampshire Gazette, Gordon DanielsEverett Decker, pictured here in...
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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.- Community Preservation Committee, 5:30 p.m., Agawam Public Library. Tues.- Agawam Cultural Council, 7 p.m., Agawam Public...
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All Amherst town meeting member seats up for re-election, thanks to...
Incumbent Select Board member Aaron A. Hayden has taken out papers for reelection. AMHERST – Anyone who wants to run in the town’s annual election April 3, has to file papers by Feb 14 at 5 p.m. As of...
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Amherst coffee roaster Jeffrey Waskiewicz brings love of coffee to Rao's...
Waskiewicz bought Rao's in Amherst more than a dozen years ago. Photo by Diane Lederman/The Republican Jeffrey Waskiewicz owner of Rao's Coffee Roasting Co., based in Hadley stands at the drying...
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Concerns about agricultural land expressed at Palmer Town Council meeting
The council went into executive session to finalize a town manager contract with Blanchard, but the details were not announced as it is now in the hands of Blanchard's lawyer to review. Linda G. Leduc...
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Amherst officials working to repair water main break
People should run their taps if the water is discolored. Photo by Larry KelleyAmherst Department of Public Works employees work to repair a water main break on McClellan Street Thursday morning....
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Amherst Town Manager John Musante to present proposed budget to select board,...
The budget is expected to rise about 2.8 percent. John P. Musante AMHERST – Last year at about this time, there was more sweat and drama as John P. Musante was pulling together his fiscal 2012 budget....
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Newton Mayor Setti Warren speaks at Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony in...
Warren, Massachusetts' first elected black mayor, urged residents to celebrate the progress made possible by the King while pushing for greater social and economic equality. The Republican | Michael...
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Federal storm aid briefings scheduled for all 4 Western Massachusetts counties
Communities affected by the historic October nor'easter may be eligible for reimbursement of up to 75 percent of storm-related costs. Storm aid briefings will be held in all four Western Massachusetts...
View ArticleWestern Massachusetts communities announce meetings for the coming week
Here is a list of major municipal meetings for the coming week. Here is a list of major municipal meetings for the coming week: Agawam Tues.- Agawam Disability Commission, 4 p.m., Senior Center....
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