Statement of the Amherst Pelham Education Association (APEA) on Educator and Student Safety multiple staff members sustained injuries during physical altercations involving both students and guardians at Amherst Regional Middle School It is the responsibility of the School Committees and other district leaders to provide a safe and healthy workplace for employees and students whether it be with students or community members We commend the school staff who work every day in stressful situations to create a positive and nurturing environment for their students We recognize this is the goal of the district leaders as well While many students and staff feel safe and supported throughout the schools We urge the district to partner with the APEA to review existing safety procedures and ensure consistent well-communicated safety protocols are enacted across each school the completion of the district’s proposed Caregiver Guide needs to be expedited with educator input Such a comprehensive guide could offer appropriate action steps for families of students so that we can partner with As a 2022 RAND report indicated issues of stress and unsafe conditions are endemic throughout schools across the country and negatively impact the entry of new educators into the field We look forward to working to turn such trends around in our school community For more information, contact: apea@amherstpelhamed.org The Amherst Indy welcomes your comment on this article. 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Learn how your comment data is processed. to build two towers – one eight floors and one 11 – on the lands of the former General Amherst High School The development would allow for residential office and commercial spaces and would see part of the facade of the old high school restored Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience unveiled the conceptual design at Amherstburg council April 29 The two towers would contain a total of 144 units that would step back as they rise from pedestrian walkways to provide an impression of less imposing buildings “My wife and I also plan to make our home in one of the condominiums,” Valente told councillors “We’re eager to transform this site into something positive and meaningful for the entire town.” The development would provide a significant tax base for the town and is the third redevelopment of a school in the area by his company It’s within walking distance of grocery shops By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Headline News will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. “This is one of the most ambitious projects we have undertaken to date,” Valente said “Our vision includes a vibrant mix of office and commercial space a new restaurant and even the possibility of a boutique hotel.” The town has previously suggested there is a possibility the civic hall could be moved to the property in the future “We’re eager to transform this site into something positive and meaningful for the entire town,” Valente said adding he hopes it “becomes one of the most sensational ones we’ve done to date.” said efforts have been made to make the building have a lesser presence for pedestrians “We’ve made every conscious decision on how to make the building lightly sit in this context and make it feel as though it doesn’t have this presence that everybody thinks an eight-story might have of commercial and office space on two floors The development includes 79 units along Sandwich Street and the rest along an adjacent park When you have this much investment into a building that was the ideal number to try and hit,” Zaleski said “We could lower the tower but the tower would then get larger in its footprint We chose to go a little higher and go a little bit more elegant and to try to keep the base and the heaviness of the building at a minimum.” The development is still at its conceptual stage Current height limits are five stories for residential and eight stories for commercial hence the need for the official plan amendment Several delegations appeared before council with concerns about traffic He said the development should only generate an additional 300 vehicles at peak hours about one extra vehicle every five minutes which should be “virtually imperceptible,” he said The developers will now work with the town’s heritage committee to achieve a specific designation A report and recommendation by planners is expected to come back to council at a future date bamacleod@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account The Amherst Invitational Ultimate Tournament took place over the weekend with the Four Rivers girls taking second place overall after falling to Amherst in the championship game The game was knotted 8-8 at the end of regulation and after both teams traded possessions for at least 20 minutes in overtime the Hurricanes broke through to score the game-winning point Four Rivers reached the championship game after beating Arlington (9-4) and Columbia (12-7) Northfield Mount Hermon School was the winner in the girls second division after taking down Winchester NMH beat Winchester (8-4) and Four Rivers JV (12-2) to reach the title game The Four Rivers boys went 1-1 in pool play before taking sixth place overall Crumpin-Fox Club held its opening scramble of the season on Sunday Val Esquer and Peter LaBarbara taking first with a score of 62 Erik Abramson and Jodi Hoynoski shot the low net of 56 8 inches) while Blake Waidlich won it on No Dezmond Jurkowski and Andrew Martinez (two goals) scored while Chazz Badillo had an assist and Ryan Malek made three saves in Greenfield United U12’s 3-2 win over Enfield on Saturday Maxwell Gilman-Goddard and Julian Hake each had two goals while Henry Gannon Hake and Boston Westerman each had two assists and Elias Koppenheffer made three saves in Greenfield U8’s 9-1 win over Granby Saturday River Shurman scored four goals and had an assist Liam Boeding and Francis Zaccara dished assists while Rowen Murphy made three saves in Greenfield U8’s 5-0 win over Westfield Saturday Anthony Ruggeri and Riley Gray each had a hit in Maniatty’s win Saturday Malcolm Tyler and Paul Budrewich both had two hits and Owen Castine hit safely for Smitty’s Ruggeri Real Estate 18 — Calvin Burlap drove in a run Shea Nicholas had three hits and Jayden Howell had four hits and pitched in Fitzgerald’s AA win Saturday Roman French had three hits while Liam Marguet and Soren Klick hit safely in the loss Freedom Credit Union 8 — Griffin McCloud had three hits and three RBIs while Ezrah Cooley added four hits in Sweet Lucy’s Rookie win Saturday Cater Chadwick and Patrick Doel both had three hits in the loss Brady Bernard and Lucas Pendleton each had a hit in Cherry Rum’s win Saturday Brysen Earl had four hits while Summer Vera-Dreyer had three hits for Parody Gruber and Tripp 4 — Abraham Walker and Wyatt Lapine tripled while Parker Clough-Campagna doubled in Ginger Cat’s win Saturday EJ Morley and Weston Sibley each had two hits in the loss you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved The proposed redevelopment of the former General Amherst High School site in Amherstburg was up for discussion Tuesday evening during a special planning meeting The meeting was to gather feedback on the official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment from Valente Development Valente completed the purchase of the former school property in April 2024 Their proposal calls for 144 units constructed in an 8-storey and 11-storey mixed-use towers with residential and institutional uses on the property located at 130 Sandwich Street South Parking on-site and underground for a total of 262 vehicles is proposed for the commercial and residential with access from Sandwich Street South and Laird Avenue South Last year, Valente also approached the town with a separate proposal to develop a new town hall within the former high school. In December, council directed administration to proceed with negotiations with Valente and asked for a report to be brought back with a funding plan That report will be considered separate from any decisions related to plan and zoning by-law amendments Peter Valente said this project would mark his third school redevelopment Genevieve Place Lofts on Irvine Street in Windsor earning a built heritage award from the City of Windsor Anne's High School in Tecumseh and transformed it into luxury town houses I knew I wanted to acquire it," Valente said "The property features over 800 feet of frontage along Sandwich Street and is within walking distance of grocery stores which I truly believe is the most beautiful park in all of Southwestern Ontario." Valente said he and his wife planned to make a home inside one of the condominiums we're becoming part of this community," he said Windsor Police Services have responded to the property 12 times due to break in enters and vandalism We're eager to transform the site into something positive and meaningful for the entire town." Residents were invited to provide comments on record Laird Avenue resident Ed said in his view the current proposal was not workable Valente will only provide 262 parking spaces the height and size of the proposal must be scaled back," he said One resident was concerned about dump trucks tearing up their street during construction where are all the construction workers going to park He's saying it's going to be a three year project it's not going to be a seven man in and out there's going to be a lot of trades workers there Where are they going to park," they asked Resident Ingrid Hugh said it was time to bring the historical building back to life when they say that they are dedicated to preserving the history and character of this building in our community," said Hugh "I trust that they will create this into a vibrant building in the core of our town." Feedback heard Tuesday will be summarized in a future report AMHERST — A fight between students at Amherst Regional Middle School last week that prompted a shelter-in-place order when parents got involved in the incident and staff members were injured is prompting educators in the Amherst-Pelham schools to request district leaders take a series of steps to improve safety Xiomara Herman and her team to come up with refined plans for protecting students “We urge the district to partner with the APEA to review existing safety procedures and ensure consistent well-communicated safety protocols are enacted across each school,” reads the statement released by high school teacher Claire Cocco according to information Herman released on Thursday in email messages to families began as an altercation between several students at the school where seventh and eighth graders from Amherst The situation escalated when parents got to the Chestnut Street school and involved themselves in the altercation She also confirmed in the email that staff members were injured the school issued a shelter-in-place and called Amherst Police Department while the situation was deescalated The APD responded quickly and have been working with us as we review what happened,” Herman wrote The middle school building also houses the district offices “I want to be clear — this kind of behavior is deeply concerning and not reflective of the safe and student-centered environment we strive to create each day,” Herman wrote “We are currently working with staff and local authorities to fully understand the circumstances and will share additional information as we are able Please know that student and staff safety remain my top priority and this matter will be taken seriously from my level.” Herman discussed the creation of the Caregiver Code of Conduct with a shared set of expectations for how families and schools could work together to maintain safety and be partners in creating safe and supportive learning environments That announcement came after a confrontation took place between parents inside Fort River School in February That incident also included working with Amherst Police having a police report filed and supplemented and the Hampshire Sheriff’s Office delivering no trespass orders to those involved The code is expected to outline shared values of respect and will provide guidance on conflict resolution and reinforce a collective responsibility to model appropriate behavior for students it’s important that we take this moment to reflect together,” Herman wrote “Our children are watching us — how we handle conflict It’s on all of us to model respectful and productive ways to engage I truly believe we can do better — and that together we can help guide our students toward healthier ways of resolving issues.” The union’s statement also addressed the Amherst and Regional school committees: “It is the responsibility of the school committees and other district leaders to provide a safe and healthy workplace for employees and students whether it be with students or community members.” As part of Loyalist Township’s ongoing efforts to communicate about the status of the Amherst Islander II the following update has been prepared to provide you with current information.   Loyalist staff are now trained and certified to operate the Amherst Islander II by Transport Canada Additionally, several relief staff will be completing their onboarding this week which will add to our complement of staff for operations.  The Amherst Islander II has been certified by Bureau Veritas and Transport Canada the auto mooring system (Cavotec) is commissioned and being used in service. Loyalist has put in place policies and procedures that facilitate the safe operation of the vessel.   MTO and the township conducted fit testing of the Wolfe Islander III on October 17 This fit testing is similar to what was conducted earlier this year with the MV Quinte Loyalist By fit testing these vessels we ensure the vessels can be used on the service if the AI II is unavailable for any reason ensuring an uninterrupted ferry service for Amherst Island.  The Frontenac II is currently at dry dock for inspection and remediation work as of October 19.With this timely departure the vessel is expected to return around late December prior to closure of the waterway for the winter.  commissioning has begun on the electrification systems on the docks Some of this work was rescheduled due to unavoidable project delays More work will need to be coordinated with MTO outside vendors and Loyalist to complete this commissioning but it is expected to be some time before the end of the year Interruptions to the normal ferry service schedule will be planned to be as minimal as possible.  Loyalist will continue to use the Code Red notification system to provide timely updates related to unscheduled maintenance emergency calls and high traffic volumes on the docks these service notifications will not refer to any specific vessel unless it is pertinent to the message.  As the ferry service begins to normalize after the commissioning of the Amherst Islander II and Loyalist gathers data on the operation of the ferry service Loyalist will be working on the partnership with MTO in the provision of the service MTO has committed to work with Loyalist on a new MOU and operating agreement to better reflect the new operating environment and explore potential administrative improvements for better program efficiency.  Loyalist is committed to strive for the best service for residents of Amherst Island that it can provide.  Thank you for your continued support as we work to bring the Amherst Islander II into full service!  Box 70, 263 Main Street Odessa, Ontario K0H 2H0 Tel: 613-386-7351 info@loyalist.ca Involving Roads, Water/Sewer Service, or a Township Facility Call 613-507-3069 Nova ScotiaNewsNova Scotia opens first integrated youth services site in AmherstBy Melanie PricePublished: April 30, 2025 at 11:14AM EDT AMHERST — Town Manager Paul Bockelman is proposing sizable increases in water and sewer rates which if adopted would add $211 to the $1,033 annual bill for an average homeowner for residents who have both town water and town sewer The average household uses 9,200 cubic feet of water in a year The water rate would go from $5.25 per 100 cubic feet to $6.45 per 100 cubic feet and the sewer rate would go from $5.85 per 100 cubic feet to $6.95 per 100 cubic feet beginning on July 1 Those changes represent charges for water users rising by nearly 23% and charges for sewer users rising by almost 19% with the increase for water users being about $9.17 per month and for sewer users being about $8.44 per month Councilors referred the water and sewer rates proposal to the Finance Committee for discussion and a recommendation Bockelman explains that the changes will deal with rising electricity costs in both departments and cost-of-living and step increases and health insurance adjustments for employees The increase is more than three times the $57 year-over-year increase that went into effect in July 2024 compared to other cities and towns in the region the town’s water and sewer rates have been lower than neighboring communities,” Bockelman wrote He cited that the projected $1,244 average bill is in line with the $1,204 expected to be paid by Hadley residents next fiscal year and is below the $1,274 paid by Easthampton residents the $1,283 paid by Northampton residents and $1,635 paid by Belchertown residents this year A continued trend is the 2% annual drop in water consumption which means that rates have to go up to cover the fixed expenses that remain such as the $21.5 million Centennial Water Treatment Facility in Pelham and the $3.3 million gravity belt thickener and reuse water initiative at the sewer plant The proposed Water Department operating budget is $7 million with a major water specific increase being a doubling of what is spent on capital improvements and the Sewer Department operating budget is $6.99 million with a major sewer specific increase being the higher sludge removal costs While councilors have suggested other tactics to bill users these aren’t being explored since Finance Director Melissa Zawadzki has left the position “The Town Council expressed interest in exploring other ways to bill users including block rates and fixed charge with variable charge,” Bockelman wrote “This work has been put on hold due to the departure of the town’s finance director.” as a critical part of the pathway to racial justice in Amherst the federal government’s rhetoric and actions are causing so many of our local residents to feel vulnerable and to fear for their rights and safety our community’s need for the services of CRESS’s unarmed responders is far broader and more urgent than initially envisioned CRESS requires a threshold of staffing and support to function effectively This includes: broad public awareness of how it can respond to concerns of safety and support in coordination with the Police Department; clear and widely known channels of communication for dispatch and response; strong committed leadership and management; staff training an adequate number of responders and hours of service that reflect the demand for its services rather than the eight responders hired in 2022 (They are dispatched as pairs) The crucial post of Implementation Manager is funded by a grant which ends this July Without greater support than what is provided in the current draft town budget CRESS will be pushed below the threshold for even minimal effective functioning and total interactions is increasing each month (see e.g Amherst Police and Fire Departments are beginning to refer cases to CRESS for follow-up The responders have shown skill in quickly de-escalating situations particularly at the Amherst Survival Center and Craig’s Doors Their interaction with local youth has received praise Although originally envisioned by the CSWG as operating 24/7 Dispatch and the Amherst Police Department expressed serious concern that the risk of violent incidents was too great after 10 pm There seemed to be consensus that CRESS would operate shifts from 8 a.m Yet, the current location of CRESS in the Bangs Center, which closes at 4 p.m. and is not open on weekends, and the decrease in staffing have limited the ability of CRESS to respond between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m, the very times and hours when their services are most needed Amherst received widespread recognition as one of the first communities nationwide to establish alternative safety responders Other communities look to us for leadership To pull back support for this enterprise now would represent an unfortunate step backward in the Town’s initial progress towards racial equity and social justice This would tarnish Amherst’s reputation and represent a betrayal of the town’s commitment to the community it serves In the words of the Amherst Community Safety Working Group’s Report “…the work of creating community safety and racial justice has new momentum which must be maintained and accelerated in the coming years…the entire community has a role to play in supporting encouraging and participating in envisaging and building a social fabric of justice and care that extends to all aspects of our town.” Martha Hanner Ash HartwellMartha Hanner and Ash Hartwell are residents of Amherst Thank you for your attention to the proposed freezing of two CRESS positions I have concerns similar to those listed above especially pertaining to ICE and the ongoing federal review/threat to sanctuary cities such as Amherst I read today in the town manager report (May 5) that there had been 1,817 interactions with CRESS so far this year If CRESS had the same number of employees and hours as police When looking at the police statistics in the FY26 budget (page 125) it appears in FY24 there were 17,472 calls for service 274 of which would be categorized as violent offenses (rape To me it seems it would make more sense to freeze all vacant police positions especially given the note that mental/medical assist calls are on the rise and these are calls CRESS has already been able to respond to Nova ScotiaNews‘It’s not healthy or safe’: Parent concerned about pest problem at N.S. schoolBy Derek HaggettPublished: April 15, 2025 at 9:17AM EDT Nova ScotiaNewsSouls Harbour Rescue Mission expands to Amherst, N.S.By Alana PickrellPublished: April 08, 2025 at 3:47PM EDT Source: Amherst Business Improvement District The public is invited to a special gathering at the new Ancestral Bridges community space on Wednesday This is the first public event in the new space located at 29A Cottage Street This collaborative event brings together elders from Ancestral Bridges and students from Amherst College’s “American Literature in Conversation” course who will share powerful stories and multimedia projects created this spring they highlight the rich history and lived experiences of the Black and Afro-Indigenous communities of Amherst—and beyond “We are excited to open the doors to this new community hub and celebrate the stories that shape our collective history This evening will be a true celebration of connection and community,” said the Ancestral Bridges team Published: February 27, 2025 at 4:02PM EST Herman’s communication to ARMS families is reproduced below AMHERST – As dark clouds rolled over the fields behind McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Sunday afternoon the Amherst Regional and Four Rivers Charter School girls ultimate varsity teams put on a show during the Girls Division 1 championship at the 2025 Amherst Ultimate Invitational both teams traded possessions for at least 20 minutes in sudden-death overtime before the Hurricanes finally broke through and found the end zone to win 9-8 and punch their ticket to the National Invitational Tournament “That last point was one of the longest points I’ve ever been a part of,” Amherst head coach Dan Kaplan said “So many turns and it was that long because there were so many great plays from both sides everybody wanted to play hard and the level of play never went down it looked like they could barely walk and they were gutting it out and trying to stay big assist) set up the winning score for her team by causing a turnover and knocking down a Four Rivers throw at about the midway point of the field Amherst methodically moved up field thereafter before Myla Peltier (two goals) caught a short pass in the end zone to secure Amherst the title – the first for Kaplan as head coach of the ‘Canes “I’ve only coached for four years and we’ve been going all the way we’ve made the semis every year,” Kaplan said My daughter won this tournament back in 2014 so I know so many of the people here and respect all the things they’ve done we’ve been working really hard the last four years to bring these kids back from a pandemic that was just really devastating to all sports We only had about 19 kids come out for the program in 2022 so in four years we’ve been building it back now we have about 40 kids coming out every year these guys know how to play ultimate,” Kaplan added but it’s gratifying to see them battling.” Isla Cusick led all Amherst players in points with four assists while Felix Goeckel caught three goals to pace the ‘Canes The Amherst Invitational is the longest-running annual ultimate tournament in the country and this year’s tournament field featured teams from as far south as New Jersey as far north as Maine and as far west as Pennsylvania Sunday’s victory was another classic between two programs who are very familiar with each other earlier this season on April 8 and regularly square off with one another throughout the course of the season “Those teams have played against each other so many times a year lots of respect for both sides,” Kaplan said I described it as a cage-match at some point Due to an anticipated even matchup on Sunday Kaplan mentioned he used 13 of his 14 players in the championship and while he credited nearly his entire team after the win he highlighted five players who he thought stepped up the most in the finals “Then we have juniors Willa Hudson and [Haupt] who are just really comfortable with the disc making really hard throws with a lot of pressure and very few turnovers we have a revolving group of people who are supporting that five Mager mustered three assists while Violet Berube (two goals) capped off the ‘Canes top-six scorers in the championship bout Amherst will have about a month to prepare for nationals This year marks the first time the national tournament will be played in the Northeast the Hurricanes’ slate will be highlighted by another appearance in a prestigious tournament in Western Massachusetts That tournament will take place at the Oxbow Marina in Northampton May 17-18 The Truro Bearcats are off to the Eastlink South Division Final after a six game series win over the Amherst Ramblers Truro will face another longtime rival in the next round in the Pictou County Weeks Crushers who defeated the Summerside Western capitals in five games The semi-final series didn’t start well for Truro who dropped an 11-1 decision at Amherst Stadium in Game 1 Goals from Kiefer Lyons and Matt McRae gave the Ramblers a 2-0 lead after the 1st period They added four more goals in the 2nd period as McRae and David Lebel found chased Bearcats goaltender Jack Milner from the game Amherst continued to score in bunches in the 3rd period against goaltender Rylan Benner as Jack Hayne Eric Halliday broke the shutout with a powerplay goal for Truro in the final minute of the game the Bearcats were determined to tie the series and jumped out to an early lead as Isaac Arsenault scored at 4:11 of the 1st period Perron scored twice to give the Ramblers the lead but a goal from Truro captain Zachary Marquis sent the teams to their dressing rooms tied 2-2 Amherst went up 4-2 midway through the 2nd period with a goal from Mark Corbett at 5:52 and a hat trick goal from Perron at 7:30 Liam Welsh and Eli Baillargeon had powerplay goals at 16:37 and 18:44 to tie things at 4 after two period and Kevin Walker gave Truro a 7-4 lead in the 3rd which chased goaltender Lyam Leblanc from the game McRae scored to get Amherst back within two but Baillargeon picked up a hat trick goal into the empty net to finish off an 8-5 win and tie the series at a game apiece The Ramblers took the early lead in Game 3 as Corbett scored at 13:25 of the 1st period and Charles-Antoine Lavallee scored just 20 seconds into the 2nd period Baillargeon cut the lead in half at 2:48 of the middle frame but Corbett restored the two-goal lead at 11:36 The Bearcats forced overtime with goals in the 3rd period from Welsh at 16:36 and Jake Todd at 17:55 but Lavallee gave the Ramblers the 4-3 win on a deflection from a point shot by Owen Aura in double overtime while Leblanc bounced back with 33 saves for the win Xavier Farrah got his first start of the series in Game 4 for Amherst Baillargeon and Owen Sparkes scored in the 1st period to give the Bearcats 2-0 lead Corbett brought the Ramblers back within a goal but Baillargeon scored again at 11:33 of the 2nd period to give Truro a 3-1 lead Amherst would again cut into the lead as Lavallee scored at 19:10 Amherst tied things up just 48 seconds into the 3rd period a point shot from Ben Lindsay was deflected past Farrah by Marquis with just 1:52 left in the game to give the Bearcats a 4-3 win and tie the series at two Truro continued to show their resiliency in Game 5 back in Amherst They held a 2-1 lead after the 1st period on goals from Marquis and Todd and the Ramblers then took over in the 2nd period with four goals Lavallee finished off a hat trick with another shorthanded goal to go with a powerplay goal Corbett and Perron picked up the other goals Marquis and Welsh scored at 7:15 and 9:39 to get back within one and former Rambler Owen Sparkes tied things up at 18:17 The game would go to double overtime for the second straight game in Amherst but this time Truro would come out on top as Sparkes got his second goal of the night for a 6-5 win and a 3-2 series lead With Amherst fighting to extend their season and Truro looking to avoid a Game 7 back in Amherst Game 6 was the tightest defensive game of the series Todd opened the scoring with 43 seconds left in the 2nd period Todd finished off the game and series with an empty net goal at 19:26 2025) – The Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) is pleased to announce that Eastlink Community TV will broadcast the remainder of the Eastlink South Division Semi-Final between the Amherst Ramblers and the Truro Bearcats Follow the action on Eastlink channels 10 and 610: Match Recap: Men's Tennis | 5/2/2025 5:26:00 PM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here DRUG ALERT: This is the first detection in N.S Appearance was described as a brownish rock It was a special night for Amherst’s Jacob Melanson who made his long-awaited NHL debut for the Seattle Kraken on Thursday against the Nashville Predators As noted in a story on the Seattle Kraken’s website Melanson was so impressive during training camp that there was a supposition he might be one of the first call-ups to the NHL roster this season only for a broken ankle to derail his arrival Guess the happiness is even more buoyant for Melanson’s parents who flew in from Nova Scotia on Thursday to be on hand here in the world’s country music capital Melanson was grinning from ear to ear when revealing the travelogue He morphed back to his determined self when asked about working through the injury you’ve gotta go through adversity to do anything in life,” said Melanson who becomes the fourth 2021 Kraken choice to make his NHL debut and it is safe to assume fourth-rounder and Firebirds defenseman Ville Ottavainen will realize the same hockey dream soon enough “I knew it was going be a little road bump for me [understatement but typical Melanson toughness] it just makes these [first NHL games) times even better.” Melanson diverted from his hard-on-puck-and-body checks demeanor to allow some tenderness about debuting in the NHL and loved ones in town: “This is where I wanted to be since I was a three-year-old kid I’m gonna try to soak it all in and enjoy the moment … I tried to hold back tears when I called my mom [Jennifer] … it’s an emotional time for us two a lot of dedication she’s put in to get me here It’s gonna be a special moment to hug her tonight.” Melanson assured he will be playing the same style that earned him his NHL promotion even if he was a 50-goal scorer in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League aka the “Q: “Not being scared and playing my physical game [which can come with occasional gashes [on the nose] you kind of sometimes might be scared coming back But my focus was getting back into the game no fear and just playing how I usually do.” “Over the last year and a half going into the injury Jacob was making a statement with his game I will say controlled puck play when he hangs out of the puck he can make positive puck plays,” said [Dan] Bylsma after morning skate allows him to be a factor [scoring/setting up goals] … it’s not all brawn.” Melanson played just one regular season game for Amherst during the 2019-20 season tallying one goal and two assists against the Truro Bearcats He played in three playoff games that season and was with the club when they hosted the 2019 Fred Page Cup playing in the three round robin games for the home side The MHL congratulates Melanson on his spectacular achievements Anglers of all ages will want to set course for Amherst Island on May 10 for Loyalist Township’s annual Family Fishing Day event. In connection with Ontario’s Free Family Fishing Events, this cherished community celebration promises a day full of fun and adventure for the whole family.  The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stella Bay Park and Dock, located at 5220 Front Road, Stella, Amherst Island. People can drop by anytime between the event hours to take part in the fun. Transportation to the event is convenient with the Amherst Island ferry service, which operates daily and offers a scenic 20-minute ride. The return trip costs $10 per car or $1.50 per bicycle and is free for pedestrians. The ferry departs from Millhaven on the half-hour and returns on the hour.  Family Fishing Day is free for all. Pre-registration is required. Learn more about the event and pre-register today by visiting https://www.loyalist.ca/en/explore-and-play/family-fishing-day.aspx. 4 months agoDuration 1:53Work moves ahead to expand Amherst-area hospital4 months agoNewsDuration 1:53Construction should begin this spring on a larger emergency department and a new permanent dialysis unit at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Jean Laroche has the story. New PC leader apologizes for party's handling of landfill search, commits to better decorum1 minute agoVideo2:00 Video evidence, NHLer testimony raise questions in world junior sexual assault trialThe National |May 2Video11:28 Trump repeats 51st state taunt as Carney prepares for White House visitThe National |May 5Video1:19 It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem by Sarah Irby (WSET) — A jury has made its decision in the case against an Amherst County man charged with killing his wife and burying her remains on their property Fred Wiggington was found guilty of the first-degree murder of Elsie Wiggington in court Friday afternoon after just over an hour of deliberating Elsie was last seen by her family in June of 2023 her remains were found buried under a cement slab at the home the two shared Fred was then arrested and charged with her murder RELATED: Fred Wiggington's defense argues inmate informant's role violated the Sixth Amendment was also arrested in connection with the case She was charged with obstruction of justice and accessory after the fact Warrants at the time of her arrest detailed how Patricia moved into the home where Fred and Elsie had been living the same weekend that Elsie was murdered Those warrants also noted that both Fred and Patricia were established as suspects during the initial investigation Friday marked day three of Fred's trial and the jury heard arguments from the prosecution an inmate who was at the Halifax County Adult Detention Center with Fred Doss testified that Fred spoke to him about his family and the case telling him that he killed Elsie on a Saturday night in June The jury was shown video Friday of the first time he was interviewed by law enforcement Fred's defense did not present any evidence after the prosecution wrapped up Friday afternoon The defense argued that there is a lack of evidence showing Fred killed Elsie They made motions to strike the first-degree murder charge In early October, thirteen fourth-year undergraduate architecture students from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) boarded the ferry to Amherst Island, an idyllic rural community on Lake Ontario. Led by Professor George Thomas Kapelos the students spent the next three days learning about the Island community from the very people who live there The trip was part of a design studio that tasked students with formulating preliminary designs for “future architecture” to address the needs of Amherst Island decades from now This studio was such a unique experience – getting to pack our bags and spend time with the people and community we were designing for Working first-hand with residents to design local spaces pushed my technical skills and inspired me to think more creatively Students heading over to Amherst Island on the ferry.  The students gather at the home of Bruce and Susie Caughey for a welcome lunch sponsored by Amherst Island Mutual Insurance Company and the Caughey family Island resident Lori Godden welcomes guests to the Caughey family welcome lunch Amherst Island is a tight-knit community and popular summer destination facing unique challenges and opportunities; a changing population students had remote conversations with community members They also researched award-winning future-looking architecture projects to understand the scope of the problem It was really nice to feel part of community building (Left) TMU student Leshin Chew had a chance to get close and personal with some sheep during a stop at Topsy Farm with resident Sally Bowen (Right) Students exploring the collection at the Neilson Store Museum and Cultural Centre with guide Janet Scott Island residents and stone wallers with Dry Stone Wall Canada explaining dry stone wall construction to the students Amherst Island has one of the most significant concentrations of historic dry stone wall anywhere in Canada  Students learning about life on Amherst Island with Joyce Haynes of the Amherst Island Women's Institute – one the groups that supported the students' field trip the trip began with a welcome lunch at the home of Bruce and Susie Caughey the students met with numerous residents and community leaders – touring homes They also identified potential design sites By hearing firsthand about the Island’s history students could evolve their designs to address the needs of current and future generations This studio provides an opportunity for young aspiring architects to immerse themselves in the life of a community struggling to set a course for its future reflect on what they see and may come to know and new ways of thinking for the architecture of tomorrow and decades to come community members gathered with students who presented models they had built exploring different approaches for creating small-scale flexible spaces for Island needs The models stimulated discussion amongst community members on how modest well-designed buildings could begin to meet the Island’s future The students continued their work back in design studios at TMU and will be presenting their completed projects at the end of the term Members of the community are being invited to the final reviews Plans are also being made for students to return to the Island in the spring and present their work to the community.  Thanks are extended to studio sponsors including TMU the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science and many Island businesses and individuals TMU Professor Emeritus and Island resident and participation in the development and execution of the field trip Students met with community members at the Parish Hall of St TMU student Jana Stojanovska presents her research findings on "future projects" featured in the Architecture Review Community members met with students to hear about their visit to the Island and discuss their project models Everyone on the Island was so passionate about sharing their knowledge and history with us It was really cool to work directly with the residents and then see something you created receive a positive reaction from the community 416-979-5036 Contact ServiceHub Architecture 416-979-5000 ext. 552657 gradarch@torontomu.ca Building Science 416-979-5000 ext. 552684 bldgsci@torontomu.ca Project Management 416-979-5000 ext. 556493 pmbe@torontomu.ca 416-979-5150 gradhelp@torontomu.ca 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday or by appointment Department of Architectural Science Toronto Metropolitan University 350 Victoria St.  Toronto, Ontario M5B 2K3 Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience and when they were trounced 11-1 in Game 1 it looked like it could be a quick four-game sweep by their old rivals and after the Ramblers won Game 3 6-5 in double overtime including their own 6-5 double OT win and the March 27 2-0 victory to claim the best of seven series 4-2 “Just the buy-in and belief from our group,” said Greenwood after the series-clinching game played in Truro at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre but just like the start of our year when we went 0-8 I found our team never lost that buy-in and belief and that is what we kept up throughout the series I’m very proud of how we turned it around.” Greenwood said there were some tweaks here and there but it came down to the determined mentality of the players the coach-speak where I could say we did this or that,” he said I’m just proud of how the guys bought into whatever we were selling a victim of the Game 1 barrage of Amherst goals surrendered six before being lifted with 3:18 to go in the second period epitomized the Bearcats’ resilience as he stood tall in the face of Amherst’s offensive attack – one of the best in the MHL “There was no quit from any of the guys,” Milner said preferring to share accolades with his teammates “I love coming to the rink every day with these guys; they’re an easy team to battle for.” Bearcats captain Zachary Marquis called the lopsided game-one loss “just a bump in the road.” “Each player in the room knew we had better so we just came back out determined to make it a series,” the Levis Marquis connected the series rebound to how the Bearcats moved on from their rough 0-8 start “There is a lot of character in our room,” he said credit to the boys; nobody gave up at any time spent the first half of the season with the Mooseheads Marquis picked up an assist on his first goal while Tristan St A schedule for the series versus the Crushers was still to be posted the Edmundston Blizzard are awaiting the winner of the Campbellton Tigers versus West Kent Steamers series (Tigers lead 3-2) after knocking off defending league champions Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page The British Virgin Islands is an explorer's dream with more than 60 isles and cays to discover Expert-backed tips and a step-by-step breakdown to ward off these pests We tried it: Filtrete Smart Tower and the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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Toggle Event OverlayScheduleEventsResultsvs Joy Selected as Individual for NCAA Amherst Regional4/30/2025 6:56:00 PM | Men's Golf AtlanticNewsAmherst, N.S., regional hospital getting larger ER to serve patients more efficiently By Leigha KaiserPublished: January 10, 2025 at 2:46PM EST The Truro Bearcats wrapped up their end with a loss in Summerside followed by a win at home against Valley on March 8 but Summerside pulled out the win with a power-play goal in the first minute of overtime The Bearcats like the way they played against the top team in the division was a game the Bearcats wanted to get through and move on The Bearcats took a 4-2 lead into the third period the Bible Hill Kinsmen presented $3,900 to local non-profit organizations Head coach Jon Greenwood acknowledged Bearcat graduating players with the presentation of individual action portraits Summerside (1) faces Pictou County (4) while Amherst (2) and Truro (3) will do battle in the other quarter-final Edmundston (1) plays Miramichi (4) and West Kent (2) meets Campbellton (3) the first team to pick up 12 wins will be off to Calgary in early May to play in the Centennial Cup Since the Bearcats returned to the junior hockey ranks in 1997 Last year was the first in the 27 years the Bearcats didn’t make the cut The Bearcats finished a very respectful third in the division That’s impressive considering the season’s 1-9 start The Bearcat-Rambler matchup has great potential each has scored 22 goals against the other The best-of-seven series starts in Amherst on Saturday Bearcat of the week honours went to Benjamin De Jonge 190-pound forward scored a natural hat trick to lead the Bearcats to a 4-2 win over Valley What an impressive way for a graduating play to cap off his junior regular season play – well done A look at the schedule for the Maritime Junior Hockey League best-of-seven playoff series between the Truro Bearcats and Amherst Ramblers This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Chip Ainsworth sits at his desk in his Northfield home Pioneer head coach Scott Thayer celebrates with fans after their 49-28 win over Hopedale for the MIAA Div 5 state championship at the Tsongas Center in Lowell in March Good morning!The college hockey community was stunned this week to hear that Jack Arena had stepped down as the Amherst College hockey coach after 41 years and 539 wins According to a carefully worded press release “Arena will continue work at Amherst in other capacities [including] talent evaluation as well as coaching development and mentorship.”  Someone called it a “phased retirement.” How ridiculous “I always thought it would be better to leave a year early than a year late.”  That seems to mean he’d still be coaching if that light at the end of the tunnel wasn’t a speeding train filled with pronouns Amherst after all is an epicenter of woke ideology Arena quite likely sees his friend EJ Mills being hamstrung by an indifferent admissions office and struggling to field a competitive football team Twelve years ago Mills had the first of back-to-back undefeated seasons; this year he had two wins and eight total since 2023 It’s not easy making Mammoth soup out of mammoth crap Arena was born and raised in Randolph and attended Milton Academy played hockey and finished tied for fourth on the school’s all-time scoring list His senior season he was named the D-III player of the year After the coach left for a Division I school the athletic director asked Arena if he wanted the job “They went easy on me,” Arena said of coaching his former teammates and an 18-5-1 record propelled him to 27 winning seasons two trips to the D-III Frozen Four and three NESCAC titles together with various coach of the year honors “Jack’s earned his place in the pantheon of college hockey coaches,” said UMass coach Greg Carvel “He’s a very smart hockey guy but he’s also funny In 1997 Carvel was Arena’s grad assistant and joked “I added nothing to the program but he became a mentor and a great life-long friend I turned to him when I was deciding if I should take the UMass position He told me I could win and I trusted him then as I have for close to thirty years Arena’s last game was a double overtime loss to Colby College in the conference semifinals on March 1 in Waterville “Jack and I have been coaching for a long time 39 years for me,” Colby coach Blaise MacDonald said in a telephone interview “I like to think we are special people and Jack undeniably is at the top of the list he took the long view and taught them to influence and support others.” In an article in Amherst’s alumni magazine a few years ago assistant coach Greg DiNardo said that wherever he was recruiting the last thing everyone said was Jack Arena will long be remembered for the good he has sewn Journalism’s the hunch play in today’s Kentucky Derby although some will think I should wait for a more aptly named steed like Hack or Poison Pen Owner Aaron Wellman said he gave his $825,000 colt that name because he was the sports editor of his high school newspaper in Beverly Hills “I’ve been accused at times of acting and sounding like a disgruntled sports writer,” Wellman told The Brief “I embrace that and hope it bodes well for Journalism.” At this writing Journalism had been bet down to 2-1 in advance wagering so there must be a lot of Damon Runyons out there Serious bettors would like to hear what John Dobrydnio thinks “The horse I’m keying on is Burnham Square I’ll need a laboring track but this horse can run on all day long.” Dobrydnio said he’d use Bob Baffert’s one horse Citizen Bull in the gimmicks “and you’re forced to use Journalism he’s such a nice horse and somehow I gotta include the Japanese horse Luxor Cafe.” In the words of the late great Harvey Pack Scott Thayer is enjoying the sweet glow of success His Pioneer Panthers hoops team wrapped up a perfect 26-0 season in March by winning the D-5 state title at the Tsongas Center in Lowell “It’s time to enjoy the fruits of our labor and revel over something special,” said Thayer Sumner Turner was the school’s first superintendent “How many kids get a chance to go out as state champions “I’ve been coaching for 35 years and don’t know of any team that was 26-0,” he added “We went out and played free and easy and had fun The mind can strangle the body but we never feared losing.” assistant coach Fred Redeker’s nephew Kurt will attend St Alex McClelland is headed north to Vermont State University at Castleton Ben Werner is undecided and Will Glazier and team manager Braeden Tsipenyuk will enroll at Springfield College “No matter where they go they’ll always be connected,” said Thayer High fives to Pioneer sophomore Natalie Rios who broke her own record in the javelin on Tuesday with a throw of 117 feet “She’s a good student as well and a good person.” High school hoops historian Mike Cadran has some all-time Western Mass Adam Harrington holds the career record for most career points Harrington played at NC State and Auburn and spent one season in the NBA He’s currently the head coach of the Phantom BC of the Unrivaled League Smith Academy’s Bob Kovalski holds the WMass mark for season scoring average (37.6) and most points in a season (865) both in 1961 Springfield Central’s Travis Best holds the record for most points in a game with 81 for Springfield Central in 1991 Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir of the permanently closed New Leadership Charter School in Springfield holds every WMass schoolgirl record In 2009 she averaged 41.8 points and her 878 points for the season lifted her to 3,070 overall She subsequently played college ball at Memphis and Indiana State Four players from the MAC were taken in the draft: Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander (Giants); Bowling Green tight end Harold Fannin Jr (Browns); Western Michigan defensive back Bilhal Kone (Ravens) and Central Michigan DB Donte Kent (Steelers) Not a huge representation but more than were chosen from the Big Sky Condolences to Bill Pedigree on the passing of brother Bob at age 93 in Texas enrolled at UMass and captained the baseball team his senior year when it played in the College World Series under former TFHS coach Earl Lorden After college Pedigree played for the Cleveland Indians farm system in Double-A Reading and Triple A Mobile where he wed Jane Fowler to a long-term deal One sentence in the obituary summed up Pedigree’s time on earth: “Bob’s life was a testament to the strength of familial bonds and the joy of everyday moments.”  SQUIBBERS: Draft analyst Dane Brugler to Ross Tucker: “Shedeur Sanders is a perfect example of how important the interview process is but when you go into the draft thinking you have all the leverage that’s going to rub people the wrong way.” … We’ve been hearing that a Greenfield golfer with country club connections won $100,000 by predicting in exact order the top six Masters finishers: Rory McIlroy Springfield College pitcher Lily McAuliffe leads the nation with a 0.60 ERA and Williams College pitcher Sadie Leonard leads the nation in strikeouts with 208 in 115.1 innings … BSJ’s Greg Bedard was hoping the Patriots would use their third pick on tight end Mason Taylor of LSU “I covered his father Jason with the Miami Dolphins and his uncle Zach Thomas the Jets took Taylor in the second round with the 42nd overall selection and the Pats took Washington State wide receiver Kyle Williams with the 69th pick the Red Sox and Yankees don’t meet until early next month when they play three games in New York and three in Boston sandwiched by three games at Fenway versus the Rays …Robert Parish played 14 seasons for the Celtics but quite possibly the first time he played in Massachusetts was when Centenary lost to Charlotte in a benefit game at the Springfield Civic Center on Nov … TMZ reports that Bill Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson calls herself the Chief Operating Officer of Belichick Productions Chip Ainsworth is an award-winning columnist who has penned his observations about sports for decades in the Pioneer Valley BOSTON— A major boost to affordable homeownership in Amherst MA is underway as MassHousing announces $9.9 million in CommonWealth Builder financing to support Amherst Community Homes a development of 30 new condominiums aimed at moderate-income the project will feature 15 duplex buildings in North Amherst providing 18 two-bedroom units and 12 three-bedroom units priced between $162,900 and $267,000 The homes will be deed-restricted for households earning between 80% and 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI) “This project will turn an underutilized area in the town into 30 brand new homes for first-time homebuyers,” said MassHousing CEO Chrystal Kornegay “The people who purchase these homes will be able to set down roots in Amherst and begin building wealth along with all the other benefits of homeownership.” the development reimagines land previously used for commercial and industrial purposes The site will cluster homes to maximize shared open space with a design that reflects both community needs and environmental sustainability “This development is over three years in the making and we could not be more excited to add affordable homeownership opportunities to the Amherst community,” said Alexis Breiteneicher Executive Director of Valley Community Development “Having affordable housing options from rental to homeownership is critical in addressing the housing crisis Valley is deeply grateful to MassHousing and the CommonWealth Builder program for being committed to decreasing the homeownership wealth gap.” Amherst Community Homes is designed to meet Energy Star NextGen certification standards All units will be equipped with air source heat pumps Homes will also be sited for passive solar design to improve energy efficiency and lower utility costs The project is being funded through multiple sources: $9.9 million from MassHousing’s CommonWealth Builder Program $4 million in construction financing from Greenfield Cooperative Bank $1.475 million from the Town of Amherst via Community Preservation Act and Affordable Housing Trust Fund resources The homes are being developed under Chapter 40B Construction is being led by Keiter Corporation and property management by Hampshire County Property Management Group MassHousing’s CommonWealth Builder Program is the largest state-level initiative in the U.S aimed at expanding affordable homeownership the program provides subsidies to support construction of moderately priced homes for first-time buyers earning between 70% and 120% of AMI the program helps families transition into stable $175.7 million has been committed to 33 projects supporting the creation of 804 homeownership opportunities including 715 affordable homes for first-time buyers With construction on Amherst Community Homes now underway the project represents a key step forward in addressing the housing affordability crisis in the Pioneer Valley and supporting wealth-building opportunities for Massachusetts families Atlantic WatchAmherst hosts French Toast FestivalThe 7th annual French Toast Festival is underway in Amherst, N.S. Nova Scotia Health will host its annual provincial career fair taking place in 11 communities across the province.  representatives from various departments will be in Halifax Antigonish and Baddeck to discuss career and volunteer opportunities across the organization “All Nova Scotia Health team members and volunteers make valuable contributions to improving healthcare,” said Anna Marenick “The now annual career fair is one of the many ways we attract new talent to different opportunities with Nova Scotia Health whether they’d like to stay in their hometown or explore a new part of the province.” Talent can connect directly with hiring managers learn more about how their skills and interests match Nova Scotia Health departments and share their resumes quickly using a QR code “By continuously working to grow our teams we’re also working to meet the growing healthcare needs of Nova Scotians across the province Our first career fair last April resulted in hiring more than 200 people and generated over 1,700 leads We can’t wait to see who we’ll meet this year!” Questions about the provincial career fair? E-mail recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca  Much of Nova Scotia's healthcare program and service information is now available on the YourHealthNS mobile app Download for free on the Apple Store and Android Apps for Google Play There are many ways to access primary care even if you're not currently attached to a primary care provider Answer a few quick questions to receive personalized instructions for accessing Nova Scotia Health's primary care options near you including in-person Get Started                Share Your Feedback   Bonduel’s Fischer Earns Medalist Honors “We last ground today to the top teams in the conference we are still in a position to finish in the top teams in the conference but the back nine was our undoing,” shared Wittenberg-Birnamwood Head Golf Coach Chris Bartletti “We just can’t seem to avoid big numbers on some holes which makes it difficult to post decent scores We have a lot of golf left and we will really try to work on course management and other things that can help us to avoid the blow ups that keep us from being competitive.” CWC Meet 2 – Round 1 – Individual Gross CWC Meet 2 – Round 1 – Team Gross 2024-25 OnFocus Central Wisconsin Area Conferences: Conference and Team Links, Schedules Hear about top athletes and top teams in our area ********************************************** We welcome your stories! Contact us at [email protected] David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected] N.B.Gray Groups teaming up with Tier Too Properties Ltd — P.E.I.’s Gray Group is expanding its reach to Amherst by purchasing two malls with the Tier Too company The two companies announced today that they purchased the two shopping centres from Crombie this week is 227,994 square feet of grocery-anchored enclosed community mall in Riverview is a 151,896 square feet mixed-use property while the Amherst centre also sports a Sobeys The buyers plan to improve existing spaces include new tenant recruitment and have community-focused events to attract broader audiences “Investing in these properties is not just about retail; it’s about fostering a sense of community,” said Gray Group president Trevor MacLeod “We are committed to revitalizing these spaces and making them destinations where people can gather.” The partners are in talks with potential tenants and envision bringing a mix of local and national brands along with dining options and entertainment venues Amherst community members are invited for coffee and conversation about the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget on Friday The event will be held at the outdoor patio at the Bangs Community Center (70 Boltwood Walk Rain Location: Room 101 of Bangs Community Center This event features Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman The budget includes all aspects of town operations including municipal View all FY26 Budget Information. The “Cuppa’ Joe with Paul” events are monthly and rotate locations around town Paul is joined by a different town department head or official who provides insights into their area of focus Residents and others are welcome to share their concerns The Emily Dickinson Museum will celebrate the completion of the reconstructed Carriage House and the reopening of The Evergreens with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday Hosted in partnership with the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce and the Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) the ceremony will commemorate a major step forward in the Museum’s long-range restoration plans The Carriage House, reconstructed to reflect its 19th-century appearance while meeting today’s highest standards for sustainability is the first passive commercial building in Amherst—and the first passive museum building and historic house reconstruction in the country and play a key role in enabling the final phase of restoration at the Dickinson Homestead The Evergreens—home of Emily Dickinson’s brother Austin and his wife Susan—will officially reopen to the public on May 1 after nearly a year of closure during construction more than two decades in the making,” said Jane Wald the Jane and Robert Keiter Family Executive Director of the Emily Dickinson Museum “The Carriage House not only helps us continue to restore Emily Dickinson’s Homestead but also reflects Dickinson’s deep appreciation for the natural world through our commitment to environmental stewardship.” Additional Upcoming Event: In addition to the ribbon cutting, the Museum will host its annual Poetry Walk through downtown Amherst on Saturday, May 10, in honor of the 139th anniversary of Emily Dickinson’s death. This beloved tradition is free and open to all. Learn more at EmilyDickinsonMuseum.org/poetry-walk-2025 For More Information: Visit EmilyDickinsonMuseum.org or contact the Museum directly for event updates