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Northampton calls for permanent cease-fire in Gaza Northampton becomes first western Mass. town to call for a cease-fire in Gaza Northampton passed two resolutions calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza regarding the Israel-Hamas war on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The City Council held a virtual meeting with around 200 people
Amherst town leaders hold meeting to discuss Gaza ceasefire resolution The Amherst Town Council is expected to discuss and possibly vote on a resolution in support of a ceasefire in Gaza during their meeting on Monday night. more
Regional Notebook: March 5, 2024 Jewish Federation of Western Mass. offers scholarships SPRINGFIELD — The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts’ Jewish Endowment Foundation is inviting undergraduate and college-bound students to apply for its annual Common Fund and Springfield Council of Jewish Women scholarships through April 18. Qualified students regardless of
