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Author Archives: Scott Merzbach

Scott Merzbach is a reporter covering local government and school news in Amherst and Hadley, as well as Hatfield, Leverett, Pelham and Shutesbury. He can be reached at smerzbach@gazettenet.com or 413-585-5253.

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Leverett voters to decide on taking private land for conservation access

Avatar photo by Scott Merzbach November 2, 2025

Leverett is considering taking private property by eminent domain to ensure public access to the Blueberry Patch and Meadow, a 65-acre conservation site, in a legal dispute with the Evans/Marlowe family.

Leverett Town Hall
Posted inTown-City-Government

Leverett dogs declared nuisance after biting incident

Avatar photo by Scott Merzbach October 25, 2025
Posted inPolitics

Governor’s Council takes show on road with stop at UMass

Avatar photo by Scott Merzbach October 24, 2025October 24, 2025
Posted inNews

Kestrel land purchase would expand Lake Wyola Conservation Area in Shutesbury

Avatar photo by Scott Merzbach October 20, 2025October 20, 2025
Shutesbury Town Hall
Posted inTown-City-Government

In split vote, Shutesbury Selectboard OKs democracy declaration

Avatar photo by Scott Merzbach October 17, 2025October 17, 2025
Posted inEducation

Education nonprofit gives learning a boost at Leverett Elementary School

Avatar photo by Scott Merzbach October 16, 2025October 16, 2025
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McGovern to meet with Leverett residents on Friday

Avatar photo by Scott Merzbach October 14, 2025October 14, 2025
Posted inNews

State grant funds $1M culvert replacement, drainage upgrade in Leverett

Avatar photo by Scott Merzbach October 14, 2025October 14, 2025
Posted inNews

Shutesbury Selectboard to discuss democracy declaration

Avatar photo by Scott Merzbach October 13, 2025October 14, 2025
Posted inTown-City-Government

Comerford continues push for Indigenous Peoples Day

Avatar photo by Scott Merzbach October 12, 2025October 12, 2025

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