AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – Tuesday was the first day of classes for students at UMass Amherst.

Senator Jo Comerford and Representative Mindy Domb were present on campus Friday as U.S representative Jim McGovern delivered a keynote address welcoming students to a new year.
inspiring them to be the change they wish to see within their communities.

Tens-of-thousands of undergraduate students returned last weekend to move-in for the new year.

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