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pvgd.bsky.social
Let's kick start another 12 months of "maybe this year will be better?" and hang out at the Quarters next Sunday!
We can talk about Global Game Jam, building our own arcade machines, and peoples side projects. We'll try to bring some videogames! #indiedev #gamedev #pvgd #pioneervalley #videogames
December 29, 2025 at 4:52 AM
mikespry.bsky.social
New Deep Local from @rattysnake.bsky.social. Beautiful vid. Check it out:

youtu.be/-rrC784oV-w?...

#shortfilm #pioneervalley #shortshorts #EasthamptonLife #SmallTownVibes #ShortFilm #SmallEngines #CommunityStories #LocalCulture #FilmMaking #EasthamptonMA #EngineEnthusiasts #EverydayMoments
Deep Local | Ep. 2: Spark Plug
YouTube video by Deep Local
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November 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
indivisible01027.bsky.social
See you soon! We're looking forward to coming together with #community to fight back & build our collective power. #Easthampton #mapoli #FallofFreedom #Democracy #poetry #WesternMass #PioneerValley

From Power to Action
Saturday, 10am-1pm, Easthampton Library Annex
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:05 AM
indivisible01027.bsky.social
Thanksgiving --> Cyber Monday, our wallets are ignoring Target, Home Depot, & Amazon. We're tired of corporations enabling this administration to ditch, DEI, allow ICE to terrorize our communities & chase tax breaks. Join me! #WeAintBuyingIt 🚫 app.sosha.ai/s/ZI7A2Rzk #shoplocal in #PioneerValley
We Ain't Buying It - Target, Home Depot & Amazon
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November 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
studioartician.bsky.social
#pioneervalley, #indiegames, #gamedev, #western_massachusetts
pvgd.bsky.social The Pioneer Valley Game Developers @pvgd.bsky.social · Apr 24
Running a bit late this month, but also skipping the 4th to make room for Star Wars. Instead we'll be meeting on the *second* Sunday of the month, on the 11th, for a post-PAX party! Hope to see you all there. <3
April 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
pvgd.bsky.social
April 6th! Same Bit-time, same Bit-channel. We'd love to hear from those of you that attended GDC this week!
#massgamedevs, #pioneervalley, #indiegames, #gamedev, #howdohashtagsworkanyway
March 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
michaelseward.bsky.social
One comment questioned how much more money needs to be spent stating the obvious, as the lack of #AffordableHousing and Nimbyism in #Massachusetts has been a problem for decades. The problem isn’t new. #pioneervalley #realestate
www.masslive.com/westernmass/...
Report: More affordable housing needed in Mass.
There is a gap of close to 40,000 rental homes in the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission’s region, representing Hampden and Hampshire counties, the report shows. And, about 65% of low-income renters h...
www.masslive.com
April 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
nwayne66.bsky.social
Solution: #EastWest rail. #mapoli #WesternMass #PioneerValley #TheBerkshires #RepRichieNeal #SenatorWarren #SenatorMarkey

www.bostonglobe.com/2024/05/21/b...
‘A sobering statistic’: The typical house here now costs $950,000 - The Boston Globe
The record-breaking figure represents an unmitigated housing crisis that is pushing homeownership further out of reach for everyday people.
www.bostonglobe.com
May 21, 2024 at 11:09 PM
sparrowlyn.bsky.social
i#PioneerValley
January 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
pvgd.bsky.social
Hi Friends! We're hanging out on June 1st to play some demos, games, and eat Tetris-tots. Hope to see you!
#pioneervalley, #indiegames, #gamedevelopment, #Unity, #UnrealEngine, #tinymassgames, #massachusetts
May 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
alissarothchild.bsky.social
🚨Faculty job alert! 🚨

My supportive, collaborative, and interdisciplinary department (Veterinary and Animal Sciences) at #UMassAmherst will be hiring a TT faculty member in immunology! Come join us in the #PioneerValley! Keep your eye out for the job ad coming soon... #immunology #facultysearch
September 7, 2024 at 6:23 PM
indivisible01027.bsky.social
Please share your photos from today - we will repost! #NoKings
#WesternMA #Easthampton #PioneerValley
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October 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
bethvolkmann.bsky.social
paused on river's edge
summer slips beyond the bend
autumn rushes in

#haiku #HaikuSaturday #seasons #rivers #NewEngland #pioneervalley #ecology
Rambling river over rocks and stones with overhanging tree branches mainly of green but hints of autumn colors
September 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
corinnedemas.bsky.social
Fun to read Do Jellyfish like Peanut Butter? Amazing Sea Creature Facts at the Ware Library! #MassKidsLitFest @artemisroehrig.bsky.social @jvnla.bsky.social
#ChildrensBookWeek #pioneervalley #STEM
Mass Center for the Book @arianaphilips.bsky.social
May 10, 2024 at 1:19 AM
michaelseward.bsky.social
“Some advocates hope it will spur state lawmakers to consider policy changes that accelerate new construction in a meaningful way.”

#Massachusetts
#pioneervalley
#realestate
#homebuying
#localrealtor

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/18/b...
What does it take to buy a typical single-family home in Greater Boston? $1 million. - The Boston Globe
The all-time record prices put Greater Boston alongside New York City, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Southern California.
www.bostonglobe.com
July 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
reminderpublishing.bsky.social
The principals of Pioneer Valley Trading Co. made their first appearance before the Planning Board on Jan. 7 as they work through the permitting process to open a recreational cannabis store in Southwick. ##PioneerValley ##Southwick ##CannabisCommunity ##reminderpublishing ##wearehometownnews
Cannabis retailer appears before Southwick Planning Board - The Reminder
SOUTHWICK — The principals of Pioneer Valley Trading Co., the recreational cannabis store working through the permitting process to open in town, made their first appearance in front of the Planning Board on Jan. 7 and they were “excited to get it go
thereminder.com
January 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
cwcumass.bsky.social
Learn new skills & make a difference - applications now open for January SASA volunteer training! Priority deadline: 10/20/25. Training: 1/12/26-1/16/26.

Learn more & apply: www.umass.edu/student-life...

#hampshirecounty #westernma #amherstma #pioneervalley
September 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
indivisible01027.bsky.social
On a brisk🍁day like today, help us warm♨️up our followers by #reposting & #sharing! Let's get to 1,000 followers. #Democracy #Indivisible #Easthampton #community #PioneerValley #Whoville
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October 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
michaelseward.bsky.social
The report found prices remained relatively stable on average, but areas like…Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, had dramatic price increases, with median list prices climbing 17.3% ($320,000) and 11.4% ($556,000), respectively, in May.” #pioneervalley #westernmass

www.realtor.com/news/real-es...
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June 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
sewmanyshows.bsky.social
Added to our calendar: Hands All Around 19 Quilt Show – Amherst, MA sewmanyshows.com/event/hands-... #HAVQG #pioneervalley #quiltshow #quiltsky
Hands Across the Valley Raffle Quilt 2025
December 4, 2024 at 9:26 PM
lizaldenwriter.bsky.social
I popped into my local bookstore, Book Moon in Easthampton MA, to sign copies of my books! Here’s your reminder to shop local - both the authors and the stores!

#easthamptonma #pioneervalley #indiebookstores #shoplocalma
June 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
mikespry.bsky.social
The latest "Deep Local" by Chris Ayala (@rattysnake.bsky.social). This series is a beautiful consideration of the forgotten artists, artisans, and people who occupy a country on fire.

Watch until the end. It got me.

#shortfilm #pioneervalley #shortshorts #SmallTownVibes

youtu.be/guhSuWn0vYE?...
Deep Local | Ep. 3: Chores
YouTube video by Deep Local
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
michaelseward.bsky.social
“#Massachusetts' new law, which was included in the $5.1 billion housing bond bill signed into law last year, blocks local governments from prohibiting ADUs in any area zoned for single-family homes.”
#AffordableHousing #PioneerValley #realestate

www.masslive.com/news/2025/02...
Massachusetts just made it easier to build “granny flats” on your property
Interested in building an accessory dwelling unit under Massachusetts' new ADU law? Here's what you should know.
www.masslive.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
pvgd.bsky.social
Hey Massachusetts, we're going to do a game jam! From the 12th to the 14th of September we'll be meeting online and playing with the PICO-8 toolkit. Find more info on the site!
pvgd.org/picojam2025/
#gamedev #indiedev #pico-8 #pioneervalley #pvgd
August 27, 2025 at 10:43 PM