News across Hampshire County

UMass records fifth straight shutout, taking down Central Michigan 3-0
UMass field hockey remained unbeaten Sunday, shutting out Central Michigan 3-0.

Donato: UMass hockey welcomes newcomers for the 2026-27 season
Maxim Massé leads a talented group of UMass hockey newcomers.

Pellegrino: UMass football will reach bowl eligibility, for real this time
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Exactly 396 days ago, I published a story titled, “UMass football can reach bowl eligibility in 2025.” That looked rather silly once the Minutemen proceeded to lose all 12 of the ensuing games. On Saturday, UMass improved to 4-0 after blowing out Sacramento…

UMass women’s soccer outlasts the Nor’easter in a 1-0 victory over Kent State
On an ominous day threatened by the looming Nor’easter approaching Rudd Field, the No. 11 Massachusetts women’s soccer team pulled out a narrow 1-0 win against Kent State, taking care of business before the rain even began. Saturday’s victory marks UMass’s sixth in a row, its…

UMass field hockey secures fifth shutout taking down Kent State 7-0
The No. 4 Massachusetts field hockey team proved why its ranked highly Friday afternoon, shutting out Kent State 7-0. The clean sheet was the Minutewomen’s (9-0, 2-0 Mid-American Conference) fifth of the season. UMass came out firing. It scored five of its seven total goals in…

What’s in This Issue?
Welcome to our Table of Contents. You can also get a weekly list of all... The post What’s in This Issue? first appeared on Amherst Indy .

Data Center Select Committee
The city of Northampton is seeking residents to serve on a Select Committee to study the impacts of commercial Data Centers and recommend regulations to govern their construction and operation.

Indy to Publish Abridged Editions in October
Dear Readers The Indy will be posting abridged editions the weeks of Oct 3, 10,... The post Indy to Publish Abridged Editions in October first appeared on Amherst Indy .

Problem House Seeks Amendment to Special Permit
Report of the Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, September 24, 2026 This meeting... The post Problem House Seeks Amendment to Special Permit first appeared on Amherst Indy .

Read and Resist Festival Back for Its Third Year
Source: Interlink Publishing The Third Annual Read & Resist Fest will take place on Saturday,... The post Read and Resist Festival Back for Its Third Year first appeared on Amherst Indy .

Letter: UMass Must Do More to Reduce Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions
by the Energy and Climate Action Committee (ECAC) of the Town of Amherst A significant... The post Letter: UMass Must Do More to Reduce Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions first appeared on Amherst Indy .

Opinion: Buildings, Settings, and History
I want to thank Hetty Startup and Ira Bryck for their strong advocacy for an... The post Opinion: Buildings, Settings, and History first appeared on Amherst Indy .