News across Hampshire County
UMASS Amherst Earns 2026 Mass Save Impact Award
17 organizations to be recognized at the Massachusetts State House for advancing energy efficiency, helping... The post UMASS Amherst Earns 2026 Mass Save Impact Award first appeared on Amherst Indy .
UMass’ long-term project to expand and modernize on-campus housing
‘I would really prefer for my shower to not smell like lake water,’ Alexa Bettencourt said.
Air Quality at Middle School is Good, Small Fixes Still Needed
School Superintendent E. Xiomara Herman (Dr. Xi) reported in an email to the school community... The post Air Quality at Middle School is Good, Small Fixes Still Needed first appeared on Amherst Indy .
Elementary School Year off to a Good Start, District Considering Tech-less Thursdays
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst School Committee, September 15, 2026 By Maura Keene... The post Elementary School Year off to a Good Start, District Considering Tech-less Thursdays first appeared on Amherst Indy .
Garden Program Brings Student-Grown Produce to School Cafeterias
Source: Amherst Regional Public Schools Students working in Amherst and Pelham elementary school gardens are... The post Garden Program Brings Student-Grown Produce to School Cafeterias first appeared on Amherst Indy .
Letter: UMass’ AI Infrastructure Push Needs A Public Value Test
Tomorrow (Sept. 17), UMass Amherst opens its Sustainable Compute & AI Infrastructure Research Symposium with a useful... The post Letter: UMass’ AI Infrastructure Push Needs A Public Value Test first appeared on Amherst Indy .
UMass Amherst Launches $120 Million Future of Food Initiative
Supported by private and public investment, the initiative will establish new research facilities, champion world-class faculty, and accelerate interdisciplinary solutions to challenges facing... The post UMass Amherst Launches $120 Million Future of Food Initiative first…
Letter: Grass on New Athletic Fields Is Too Long
I want to begin by recognizing the work that has gone into bringing the track... The post Letter: Grass on New Athletic Fields Is Too Long first appeared on Amherst Indy .
Construction Concludes at Amethyst Brook Elementary as Demolition of Fort River Building Begins
Report on the Meeting of the Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC), September 11, 2026 This... The post Construction Concludes at Amethyst Brook Elementary as Demolition of Fort River Building Begins first appeared on Amherst Indy .
District Secondary School Principals Share Objectives for School Year
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Regional School Committee, September 8, 2026, Part 2.... The post District Secondary School Principals Share Objectives for School Year first appeared on Amherst Indy .
Why So Many Problems with ARMS Roof Replacement?
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, Sept. 8. Part 1 PresentRSC... The post Why So Many Problems with ARMS Roof Replacement? first appeared on Amherst Indy .
UMass Creates Pedestrian-Only Zone on Campus
Source: UMass Environmental Health and Safety Starting Fall 2026, the University of Massachusetts is implementing... The post UMass Creates Pedestrian-Only Zone on Campus first appeared on Amherst Indy .