MATT KRISTEKSwampscott, MA - Matt Kristek passed away on May 13, 2026 in Swampscott, MA. He was a talented filmmaker and video game developer who worked on numerous comedy projects and beloved video ...

This story has been corrected to reflect that voters at Town Meeting approved the entire $1.2 million capital budget, including items for the Police Department proposed to be cut at the meeting. SOUTH ...

This month, a group of Smith College students published their Capstone Project report and presentation, Implementing Waste Minimization Strategies in Amherst. The 60-page report makes a strong case ...

EASTHAMPTON — bankESB will change its name to TruNorth Bank in late summer as its parent company merges three affiliated banks under a single name. Officials say the change will simplify operations ...

AMHERST — Safety or zoning violations have been uncovered in almost all of the 125 rental units examined during the first six months of Amherst’s more robust permitting and inspection program, ...

A graduate waves to the crowd during the 156th UMass Amherst commencement ceremony at McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst, Friday, May 15, 2026. DANIEL JACOBI II / Staff Photo Sign up for the Gazette's ...

Amherst, MA – Laura Meyer, died at home on Saturday, May 9, at the age of 77. Loving mother of Louis Insel and Nathaniel Insel who predeceased her. Sister of Alison Dreizen and friendly to everyone ...

A cone that possible marks where the person was last scene in a rescue attempt in South Hadley off Canal Street by the Mueller Bridge Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 13, 2026 CAROL LOLLIS / Staff Photo Sign ...

The “farm,” which is more than a century old and has several deed restrictions, is being pondered as to: How much can we get for it (“the farm”) by the same people who helped to put Easthampton in ...

Forbes Library recently hosted its Library Giving Day fundraiser in honor of longtime board of trustees president Russ Carrier. The library raised more than $46,000 to create a youth programming room, ...

There is so much to be infuriated by. I don’t know why this is the tipping point, but it is. If the Justice Department’s new $1.8 billion account for compensating Trump supporters claiming ...

BOSTON — Debate over social media restrictions continues to swamp Beacon Hill as top Democrats and digital and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups stake out their positions on regulating children’s use of the ...