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Home » News » Key W.D. Cowls forestland protected in $3.25M deal Nine years after completion of the largest contiguous private land conservation arrangement in the state’s history, additional W.D. Cowls forestland totaling 2,038 acres between North Amherst and the Quabbin Reservoir is being permanently protected. On Wednesday, state officials announced the creation of the Walter Cowls Jones Working Forest, which supplements the 3,486-acre Paul C. Jones Working Forest and will serve to protect water supplies locally and for Boston, preserve extensive wildlife habitat and pro...

Key W.D. Cowls forestland protected in $3.25M deal Walter Cowls Jones SUBMITTED PHOTO Forestland adjacent to the Atkins Reservoir in Shutesbury. SUBMITTED PHOTO Beaver pond in the Walter Cowls Jones Working Forest near the Quabbin Reservoir. SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO Spear Macomber beaver pond is part of theland being conserved under an agreement announced Wednesday. SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO Nine years after completion of the largest contiguous private land conservation arrangement in the state’s history, additional W.D. Cowls forestland totali...

The Lehrer Report: Dec. 18, 2020 Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Print Sort of garden report: I was making deliveries when a friend showed me purple and yellow pansies in bloom in a pot in the garage. The temperature that day was over 50 degrees. Monday, we had snow. *** Linda Smith of Amherst sent me this email. “ I learned of a delightful community effort in Yarmouth, Maine, where many of the houses were sporting yard signs with a big red heart. Seems the initiative started before the election and has continued afterwards, in an effort to promote good neighboring and healing, bringing the co...

Dec 22, 2020 Despite a year of closures and cancellations, Madison County, and the cities of Richmond and Berea, have continued to make great strides to their infrastructure and business development in their respective areas. This is the top five story of 2020. City of Richmond For the city of Richmond, Mayor Robert Blythe and City Manager Rob Minerich said they have a lot to be proud of in 2020. The first, was the completion of Water Street, which is one project Minerich said he is happy to have completed, as it was a priority identified on the commission's to-do list after their election in...

Solstice celebration showcases Mill District in Amherst (photos) Updated Dec 20, 2020; Facebook Share AMHERST — Plans for the future of The Mill District include a view for its economic success that is grounded in the belief that by being selective about the tenant mix and supporting community and family-related, fun events, that property is poised for growth and economic sustainability. So, it was fitting that The Mill District was the site Sunday for a Winter Solstice Celebration, open house and grand opening of Provisions — a store that offers fine wine, craft beer, cheese and other s...