NORTHAMPTON — After months of public discourse and many protests, the Northampton City Council officially backed a call for a ceasefire of the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.

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NORTHAMPTON — A small homes and cottages project is being proposed at 39 Day Ave., according to a recent permit application posted to Northampton’s website.

The proposed project...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council is on the verge of voting to maintain outdoor dining in the city for the upcoming spring and summer season.

During a special meeting on Feb....
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NORTHAMPTON — Northampton’s Department of Health and Human Services is currently looking for community input about how the city should spend its Opioid Settlement Funding.

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NORTHAMPTON — During its meeting on Feb. 8, the Northampton Planning Board approved a site plan for the construction of a three-story mixed-use building at 81 Maple St. in Florence.

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NORTHAMPTON — The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office has launched an Animal Protection Task Force to help strengthen animal welfare efforts across Hampshire and Franklin Counties. ...
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NORTHAMPTON — After many meetings that date all the way back to October 2023, the Northampton City Council unanimously approved upgrades to its outdoor lighting policies to promote more energ...
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NORTHAMPTON — Two new triplex units are coming to 14 Garfield St. in Northampton after the Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan review for the project during a late January meeting...
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NORTHAMPTON — Northampton Volkswagen and Country Hyundai is hosting the second annual “Sip and Shop” event on Feb. 15 from 4 to 7 p.m.

According to Carla Cosenzi, the pres...
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NORTHAMPTON — School spending has so far been a main concern during preliminary budget discussions for fiscal year 2025, and that trend continued during a recent annual joint meeting focusing...
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NORTHAMPTON — During its Jan. 29 meeting, the Historical Commission decided to delay conversations around what to do about a cupola that was recently removed from the St. John Cantius Church ...
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NORTHAMPTON — A week after solidifying the makeup of the Committee on City Services and Community Resources, the Northampton City Council organized the composition of its other two major comm...
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NORTHAMPTON — With a new term in full flight, The Northampton City Council has officially solidified the makeup of two of its committees.

Ward 1 City Councilor Stan Moulton, Ward 4 Cit...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton St. Patrick’s Association recently named Ken O’Brien as their parade marshal and Meggan Gilboy as the 2024 James Brennan Award winner ahead of the Ho...
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NORTHAMPTON — A representative from Toole Design presented an environmental review of the incoming Picture Main Street project during a public meeting on Jan. 22 at the Northampton Housing Au...
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NORTHAMPTON — Generation Ratify Amherst and local high schooler Alice Jenkins spearheaded a “Bigger Than Roe” rally on the steps of Northampton City Hall on Jan. 20 to remind peop...
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NORTHAMPTON — City officials and community members gathered on the second floor of Thornes Marketplace on Jan. 18 to celebrate the official grand opening of Positively Africana, LLC, a new re...
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NORTHAMPTON — With the winter season in full effect, Look Memorial Park has introduced the perfect amenity for the winter season.

In a Facebook post that garnered almost 700 likes on ...
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NORTHAMPTON — After halting operations several months ago, the ValleyBike Share program may make its return in April.

According to a request for proposals from Northampton’s Off...
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NORTHAMPTON — For the past several months, West 5 patients at Cooley Dickinson have bore witness to the power of music thanks to a chance encounter in an elevator.

Northampton High Sc...
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NORTHAMPTON — In a celebratory post on Facebook, Firetype Chocolate announced that they are representing Massachusetts as a 2024 Good Food Award finalist in the Confections category for their...
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NORTHAMPTON — Representatives from Forbes Library presented their broad strategic plan for the next three years during the Jan. 4 Northampton City Council meeting.

According to Lisa D...
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NORTHAMPTON — During its regular meeting on Jan. 11, the Northampton School Committee made some adjustments to its public comment rules.

Instead of allotting only 15 minutes total for ...
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NORTHAMPTON — With New England fully entrenched in the post-holiday malaise, the DNA — otherwise known as the Downtown Northampton Association — is spearheading an event at the en...
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NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton is on the verge of upgrading its outdoor lighting policies to promote more energy efficiency and better safety.

The ordinance — which has c...
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NORTHAMPTON — With the start of a new term, elected officials in Northampton were officially sworn in for a two-year term during a ceremony at the Northampton Senior Center on Jan. 2.

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NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton has received over $512,000 in Fair Share Amendment funds from the state to help them complete various road improvements in the upcoming months.

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NORTHAMPTON — In a 5-3 vote, with one abstention, the Northampton City Council elected Ward 5 representative Alex Jarrett as the new council president for the upcoming two-year term during an...
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NORTHAMPTON — A chain specializing in mochi donuts, Korean-style hot dogs, soft serve and boba is making its way to Northampton sometime in the near future.

Mochinut, which has opened...
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NORTHAMPTON — During their meeting on Dec. 21, the Northampton City Council voted to accept a $200,000 gift from Smith College to help fund the design and construction of roadway safety impro...
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NORTHAMPTON — During its Dec. 21 meeting, the Northampton City Council voted in support of funding for six CPA, also known as Community Preservation Act, projects that totaled over $1.4 milli...
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NORTHAMPTON — With a new term approaching in January, the Northampton City Council officially said goodbye to three of its council members during their Dec. 21 meeting.

City Council P...
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NORTHAMPTON — After a four-year hiatus, over 40 vendors offering a variety of music genres are ready to return to the Union Station Banquets for the Northampton Record Fair on March 3 from 11...
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NORTHAMPTON — A comprehensive treatment center is on the verge of opening at 19R Hawley St. in Northampton in early 2024.

Empower Health Group, started by business partners Matthew O&r...
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NORTHAMPTON — A year after returning to an in-person format, one of the largest performance festivals in Massachusetts is poised to up the ante for its 39th year.

First Night Northampt...
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NORTHAMPTON — After major upgrades to their historic house on 148 South St. in Northampton, the Betty Allen Chapter DAR, or Daughters of the American Revolution, is ready to be seen and heard...
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NORTHAMPTON — The construction a new 109-room hotel and three-story residential building on 115 Conz St. is still planned to move forward, but an amendment was made to the project’s alr...
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NORTHAMPTON — Superintendent Portia Bonner provided an early glimpse of the fiscal year 2025 school budget to the School Committee during its Dec. 14 regular meeting.

According to Bon...
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NORTHAMPTON — A new community event celebrating the holiday season is coming to Florence at the end of December.

The first annual Florence Lighted Tractor Parade will scintillate the c...
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NORTHAMPTON — After passing a similar resolution back in 2017, the Northampton City Council is on the verge of passing a resolution that calls on the federal government to lead a global effor...
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NORTHAMPTON — A fundraiser for a memorial tree honoring the life of Smith College alumna Lisa Burke, who passed away earlier this year, is currently in the works until the end of the month....
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NORTHAMPTON — For the second year in a row, the City Council Committee on Finance conducted early listening sessions to hear from the public about what the city should prioritize for the upco...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council is on the verge of voting on funding for six CPA, also known as Community Preservation Act, projects that total over $1.4 million.

The fundi...
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NORTHAMPTON — During their Nov. 27 meeting, the Northampton City Council Committee in Legislative Matters sent a few recommendations to the full City Council regarding the rules around public...
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NORTHAMPTON — Members of the 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East voted unanimously to ratify a new contract that includes an average wage increase, ways to address recruitment and retenti...
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NORTHAMPTON — A new event showcasing the work of six local filmmakers is coming to the Academy of Music on Dec. 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Spearheaded by Northampton natives Lucas Fappiano...
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NORTHAMPTON — A Michigan-based company is solidifying its roots in Massachusetts with a new location where the old Northampton Cutlery Company used to be.

Cambium Analytica is opening ...
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NORTHAMPTON — Valley CDC, otherwise known as Valley Community Development, recently received a little over $2 million in grant money for the Prospect Place project, which involves the redevel...
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NORTHAMPTON — During its Nov. 16 meeting, the Northampton City Council unanimously approved a resolution showing their support for the city’s Main Street redesign project.

The r...
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NORTHAMPTON — During its meeting on Nov. 16, the Northampton City Council officially voted to establish their tax structure for fiscal year 2024.

The council agreed unanimously to mai...
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NORTHAMPTON — After three decades, 89-year old author and Northampton resident Judith Bruder released her latest book, “From My Button Box: Collected Essays in a Pandemic Time,” b...
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NORTHAMPTON — When Jeanette Walker takes a business call in her home office, chances are her 12-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever is in the room keeping her company. But as cozy as that i...
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NORTHAMPTON - On Nov. 11, Northampton residents gathered for a Veterans Day parade through Florence before  a ceremony took place at Trinity Row.

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council conducted a special meeting on Nov. 9 at council chambers to examine rules around public comment after incidents of hate speech occurred during a pr...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Nov. 7 Biennial Municipal Election saw voters elect familiar faces to at-large City Council and at-large School Committee seats.
In the at-large council race, current...
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NORTHAMPTON — According to City Clerk Pamela Powers, election day on Nov. 7 went relatively smooth at all of the Northampton polling locations.

“The polling locations indicated t...
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NORTHAMPTON — A “high-end” dining experience is on the verge of opening at the former Union Station on 125A Pleasant St. later this year.

Serving steak and seafood, The Not...
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NORTHAMPTON — With current Northampton Police Chief Jody Kasper leaving the department to become the police chief in Nantucket, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra announced that senior Captain John Ca...
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NORTHAMPTON — After dealing with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic head-on, PanOpera is returning to the community fold as a registered nonprofit.

In a post to its Facebook acco...
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NORTHAMPTON — The City Council will vote on a tax rate for all property categories for fiscal year 2024 during their meeting on Nov. 16.

Under Massachusetts General Law, the City Coun...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Planning and Sustainability Department is hosting a public meeting on Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to discuss plans for the restoration of the old Pine Grove ...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council is on the verge of approving a resolution that supports the Main Street redesign project.

During their meeting on Nov. 2, the City Council a...
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NORTHAMPTON — After more than 25 years serving inside the Northampton Police Department, Chief Jody Kasper has been selected as the new police chief for the town of Nantucket.

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NORTHAMPTON — During a virtual public hearing on Oct. 18, representatives from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation presented preliminary plans to replace the current 12-foot-wide b...
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NORTHAMPTON — Four City Councilors presented a resolution in support of the Picture Main Street project during the Oct. 19 City Council meeting.

The resolution, sponsored by Councilors...
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NORTHAMPTON — On Oct. 25, hundreds of activists gathered to protest Israel’s occupation of Gaza as well as L3Harris Technologies, a weapons manufacturer and defense contractor with head...
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NORTHAMPTON — With the Nov. 7 biennial municipal election only days away, Reminder Publishing reached out to the two candidates vying for a spot on the Ward 4 School Committee seat. ...
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NORTHAMPTON — With the election only a few days away, Reminder Publishing continues its preview with the At-Large School Committee race.

This year, there are three incumbent ...
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NORTHAMPTON — With the biennial municipal election fast approaching, Reminder Publishing finishes its preview coverage with At-Large City Council.

This year, there are four ca...
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NORTHAMPTON — Reminder Publishing’s coverage of the upcoming Northampton municipal election continues with four incumbent councilors stating their goals for the upcoming City C...
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NORTHAMPTON — A “trail map” illustrating the location of women and nonbinary-owned businesses in the greater Northampton area was unveiled during a special ceremony in front of Sp...
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NORTHAMPTON — During a public meeting last week, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation presented preliminary plans for a shared-use path along Mount Tom Road in Easthampton and North...
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NORTHAMPTON — The biennial municipal election in Northampton is less than a month away, which means it is time to preview City Council candidates.

Four candidates are currently competi...
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NORTHAMPTON — After Coca-Cola announced that their bottling plant in Northampton would continue to operate until March 2024, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra offered more updates on the situation du...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Downtown Northampton Association announced last week that Arts Night Out is returning with a new coordinator taking the helm.

Mischa Roy, the founder and owner of Sp...
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NORTHAMPTON — Hospital workers and members of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East picketed outside of Cooley Dickinson Hospital on Oct. 6 with hopes of securing better wages and more favo...
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NORTHAMPTON — After being shuttered since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the Iron Horse Music Hall will see a light at the end of the tunnel at some point in 2024.

The Par...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Housing Authority has been awarded over $3 million in grants for energy efficiency improvements to their Walter Salvo House and Cahill Apartments, according to a...
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NORTHAMPTON — After being mostly closed for almost three years, the Calvin Theatre is in the midst of being purchased by a New York City music venue operator called The Bowery Presents and Al...
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NORTHAMPTON — After recent plans to shutter in December, the Coca-Cola bottling plant in Northampton will now continue to operate “at least” through the first quarter of 2024, acc...
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NORTHAMPTON — A private hair salon studio in downtown Northampton is once again spearheading a food drive to help those in need.

Telebelle Salon, located at 25 Main St. Suite 443 in N...
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NORTHAMPTON — Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra recently released a document answering frequently asked questions about the Picture Main Street project after residents and business owners in Northamp...
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NORTHAMPTON — After a 45-minute discussion during their Sept. 28 meeting, the Northampton Planning Board approved a special permit/major site plan for a new 109-room hotel and a three-story r...
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NORTHAMPTON — A two-year Broadband Feasibility Study conducted by Design Nine illustrates an overwhelming interest in municipal broadband throughout Northampton, and now the city will conside...
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NORTHAMPTON — Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra announced last week that Northampton resident Carole Collins will be the director of the city’s newly formed Climate Action and Project Administr...
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NORTHAMPTON — Members and supporters of New England chapter of Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists rallied in Pulaski Park on Sept. 21 to continue the figh...
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NORTHAMPTON — The New England chapter of Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is moving the fight for better wages and protection against AI technology into...
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NORTHAMPTON — On Sept. 13, the city announced that Chad Dunham will be Northampton’s new director of the Human Resources Department.

Dunham, who most recently served as the city...
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NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton is one step closer to selling the 33 King St. property after the City Council officially approved the request for proposals criteria during their meeting...
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An event at Forbes Library in Northampton that aims to focus on Massachusetts zoning regulations is scheduled for Sept. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The gathering is spearheaded by Nath...
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NORTHAMPTON — In a unanimous vote, the City Council approved an order to adopt the Massachusetts Municipal Opt-in Specialized Stretch Energy Code during their Sept. 8 meeting.

The new...
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NORTHAMPTON — Northampton was one of 28 municipalities in Massachusetts that received money as part of the state’s MVP 2.0 program.

According to Carolyn Misch, Northampton&rsquo...
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NORTHAMPTON — After more than three years of figuring out alternatives to policing in the community, the city of Northampton officially unveiled its new Division of Community Care on Sept. 5....
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NORTHAMPTON — A fourth quarter financial report for fiscal year 2023 shows that Northampton reached its goals in all of its general fund categories except cannabis revenue.

“We ...
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NORTHAMPTON — Affordable housing on 196 Cooke Ave. is one step closer to coming to fruition after the Planning Board approved a special permit for the creation of four units of affordable hou...
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NORTHAMPTON — A local comedy event is returning for its fifth year to bring laughter to Western Massachusetts and raise money for a good cause.

Comedy as a Weapon; the comedy, entertai...
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NORTHAMPTON — Kristin Hughes, the director of athletics for Smith College, was named the 2023 Division III Nike Executive of the Year.

Hughes, who has been Smith’s director since...
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NORTHAMPTON — One of the biggest breakthroughs in the mental health realm is officially available at ServiceNet.

The Western Massachusetts mental health provider announced the launch ...
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NORTHAMPTON — Clinical & Support Options was one of six awardees chosen in the state to be a part of the commonwealth’s Medical Respite Pilot Program, which is expected to begin in ...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society recently announced that they have donated $10,000 to three different funds helping farms that have experienced extreme w...
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NORTHAMPTON — A new 109-room extended stay hotel and a three-story residential building is planned on the site where the old Daily Hampshire Gazette building used to be.

Hotel Northamp...
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NORTHAMPTON — Another group of civilian responders will be taking to the streets as Western Massachusetts sees an expansion in alternative policing.

Answering community calls for polic...
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NORTHAMPTON — Back when he was in high school, entrepreneur Aaron Andrews was experiencing dry skin and dealing with anxiety and depression, but when he searched for skin care products, he fo...
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NORTHAMPTON — During the Northampton City Council meeting on Aug. 17, Planning & Sustainability Director Carolyn Misch announced that the city is looking to sell the 33 King St. property ...
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NORTHAMPTON — An eight-year staple on 17 Main St. will continue its journey in Florence under new ownership.

Florence Pie Bar, which first opened in 2015, will now belong to Danny McC...
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NORTHAMPTON — Nearly 100 people rallied at Northampton City Hall on Aug. 13 in response to an incident on video where Northampton police tackled and pepper sprayed 60-year-old Holyoke residen...
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NORTHAMPTON — In a statement sent out to the public, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra said that the recent increase in mosquitoes due to unseasonable rainfall is not a public health emergency, but t...
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NORTHAMPTON — The date to submit nomination papers has passed, which means the candidate pool is set for the upcoming Northampton municipal election on Nov. 7.

As of press time, three...
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NORTHAMPTON — The School Committee unanimously approved a 10-month lease agreement between Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech and Jackson Street Elementary School for inclusive programming...
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NORTHAMPTON — A nationwide campaign to prevent Starbucks’ recent attempts at union busting reached Northampton early morning on Aug. 7.

The Western Mass. Area Labor Federation, ...
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NORTHAMPTON — When Alaina Bavelas moved to Western Massachusetts from New York two years ago, she saw a void in the area’s nail industry that she wanted to fill.

“When I m...
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NORTHAMPTON — During their July 11 meeting, the Energy and Sustainability Commission introduced Joshua Singer as the city’s new energy & sustainability officer.

Singer, who ...
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NORTHAMPTON — Preliminary plans have been proposed involving an affordable housing project behind Northampton City Hall on 27 Crafts Ave.

The project, which is being developed by Vall...
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NORTHAMPTON — A new coffee shop called The Zen Frog opened at the beginning of July on 90 Maple St. in Florence Village.

Michele Ruschhaupt, the owner of The Zen Frog, described the ne...
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NORTHAMPTON — During its meeting on July 28, the Northampton Planning Board provided a site plan approval for a 7,500-square-foot expansion and renovation to Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s...
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NORTHAMPTON — In a post on July 25, the mayor’s office announced that Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra appointed Andrew Pelis as the next fire chief for the city.

Pelis, who currently ...
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NORTHAMPTON — From playing school as a child, to running multiple school districts throughout her career, Dr. Portia Bonner has dedicated her life to education.

With the school year ab...
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NORTHAMPTON — City Council President Jim Nash announced the 11 members selected to the city’s joint mayoral City Council commission to investigate racialized harms perpetrated against B...
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NORTHAMPTON — State Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa (D-Northampton), along with Northampton city councilors and advocates, spoke in favor of specific decarbonization legislation that aims to combat the...
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NORTHAMPTON — A mural depicting Florence Village’s history is currently in the process of being completed on the wall of the Florence Paint and Decorating Center on 4 Depot Ave.

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NORTHAMPTON — Floods across the commonwealth over the past couple of weeks have left indelible marks on farms and their current livelihood.

As of July 17, around 75 farms across centr...
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NORTHAMPTON — Northampton Fire Chief Jon Davine remembers cleaning the bathrooms when he first entered the Northampton Fire Department in 1998. Now, he was just chosen as the commonwealth&rsq...
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NORTHAMPTON — Just days after flooding that devastated parts of the Connecticut and Mill rivers, Northampton Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra provided updates on how the city was recovering from the...
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NORTHAMPTON — After 25 years on the job, Northampton Police Chief Jody Kasper has seen and experienced tremendous change and growth. From changing laws and technology to increased collaborati...
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NORTHAMPTON — Spill the Tea Sis Apothecary is celebrating its first year in business with a block party series occurring from July to October on various Sundays.

The apothecary, which...
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NORTHAMPTON — With the last day to submit nomination papers to the city clerk fast approaching, a group of contests is starting to form for this year’s Northampton city elections this f...
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NORTHAMPTON — A national movement made its way through Northampton on July 1 thanks to a Smith College senior who wanted to make it happen.

Kaylee Newbanks, a rising senior at the sch...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival will celebrate its 28th year on July 15 at Look Park in Northampton, the same number of years that Peter Langmore of Blandford has been invol...
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NORTHAMPTON — As summer kicks into gear, a block party is scheduled for July 7 at the Collaborative for Educational Services to celebrate the first year of the Hampshire County Food Policy Co...
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NORTHAMPTON — During its meeting on June 15, the Northampton City Council unanimously approved a resolution in support of a statewide bill that aims to expand access to trails to people with ...
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NORTHAMPTON — Exactly one year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a youth-led rally donned the steps of Northampton City Hall on June 24 to remind people that the fight for natio...
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NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton is continuing its journey of becoming carbon neutral by 2050 by discussing the possibility of adopting Massachusetts’ Municipal Opt-in Specialized ...
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NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton is continuing the ongoing fight against the opioid crisis through a new avenue thanks to money provided by the commonwealth.

During the City Coun...
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NORTHAMPTON — Three different bills involving major voting changes in Northampton are currently making their way through the state process.

During a hearing for the Joint Committee on...
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NORTHAMPTON — A crowded agenda during the City Council meeting on June 15 included a unanimous approval of changing the city’s default speeding limit from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles ...
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City and town officials, as well as representatives from Mass Power Choice LLC, met for a public meeting on June 6 to talk about a new municipal electricity aggregation program that could give resi...
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NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton is bringing more people to the table to talk about affordable housing and the missing middle housing with the help of a state organization called the Cit...
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NORTHAMPTON — During its June 15 meeting, the Northampton City Council unanimously approved raising the salaries for elected officials.

The new salaries include pay increases for the ...
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NORTHAMPTON — If you are riding your bike or taking a walk on the bike path between Northampton and Florence, you may notice something different along the way.

Located within the bike...
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NORTHAMPTON — After four years of extensive work, a Community Resilience Hub is officially coming to Northampton.

Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra announced on June 2 that the city officially...
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NORTHAMPTON — Two major entities in the Northampton community are partnering for a second year in a row to battle food insecurity.

Cedar Chest, the anchor store in Thornes Marketplace ...
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NORTHAMPTON — One Roof, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness, is hosting its annual music festival to help its cause.

The organization is spearheading its Concert...
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NORTHAMPTON — After well over an hour of discussion, the Northampton City Council approved the fiscal year 2024 budget on June 1, which amounts to $132.3 million in total and includes a 4.77%...
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NORTHAMPTON/AMHERST — Northampton, Amherst and Pelham are gauging interest from the public for a new municipal electricity aggregation program that could give residents and businesses more po...
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NORTHAMPTON — The regional ValleyBike Share program will likely have to halt until next spring as it looks for a new main service provider.

Nine communities in Western Mass. participa...
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NORTHAMPTON — During its meeting on May 16, the Transportation and Parking Commission submitted a positive recommendation for an ordinance to reduce the city’s statutory speed limit fro...
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NORTHAMPTON — A local artist is pursuing ways to cultivate a community-led care network that inspires healing, autonomy and self-discovery for trans and queer survivors who have experienced s...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Fire Department has rescinded its cease-and-desist order against Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity, as long as the centers files for a “Change of Use&rdquo...
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NORTHAMPTON — A well-known online business is opening its first retail location on Pearl Street.

Kelly and Chris Viens is opening Tejas Beads on 7 Pearl St. as their first physical ret...
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NORTHAMPTON — During a meeting on May 18, the city’s Elected Officials Compensation Advisory Board presented recommendations to the City Council for raising the salaries for elected off...
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NORTHAMPTON — Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra officially submitted the full fiscal year 2024 budget, which amounts to a little over $132 million in total, a 4.77% increase from the FY23 budget. Acc...
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NORTHAMPTON — During the morning of May 17, bicycle activists from all across the state gathered at Merrick Lane in Northampton for a community breakfast to celebrate Bay State Bike Month and...
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NORTHAMPTON — For the last few years, Ludlow artist Chris Bordenca has been painting vintage toys that he grew up interacting with.

“I went on a 10-year hiatus from painting, an...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton School Committee decided to maintain the current school start times with the Northampton Public School district for at least another year.

Understanding ...
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NORTHAMPTON — A new Western Massachusetts organization is looking to flip the traditional “top-down” think tank model on its head.

After years of research and preparation,...
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NORTHAMPTON — A movement that supports women and nonbinary entrepreneurs is brewing in the heart of Northampton and Florence.

A new entity called The Sphere is finding innovative ways ...
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NORTHAMPTON — Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra is calling on the public to join her in advocating for more statewide school funding for Northampton and other minimum aid communities.

In an a...
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NORTHAMPTON — The City Council Select Committee to Study Barriers to Serving on City Boards and Commissions officially presented their final report to the full City Council on May 4.

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NORTHAMPTON — Spill the Tea Sis, the popular apothecary on 183 Main St., has officially expanded with the opening of a home and gift shop just a few doors down on 177 Main St.

“W...
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NORTHAMPTON — The annual Northampton High School Student Art Exhibition and Senior Shows have returned in the month of May at a new location.

In past years, these works were on display...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council on Community Resources met on April 24 to hear updates on the city’s Vibrancy Project.

The initiative has been created by local leader...
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NORTHAMPTON — After over two decades serving the local community, a popular yoga studio is rebranding and expanding its offerings to the community.

Looking to broaden their vision and ...
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NORTHAMPTON — A community mural-making party on Mother’s Day weekend will celebrate the local land and the abundance of produce farmers grow and share in the valley.

On Saturday...
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NORTHAMPTON — An exhibit that aims to promote and spearhead “critical and compassionate” conversations around race, racism and anti-racism is set for May 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the JF...
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NORTHAMPTON — A new restaurant serving Cajun and Creole classics is on the cusp of opening in downtown Northampton on 159 Main St.

GOMBO Nola Kitchen & Oyster Bar is set to open e...
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NORTHAMPTON — In conjunction with Northampton.live and the Downtown Northampton Association, Hampshire Pride is spearheading a Hampshire Pride event in downtown Northampton on May 6, starting...
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NORTHAMPTON — An order that has been in the works for six years is about to see the light of day within Northampton municipal government.

During a meeting on April 13, Northampton Cit...
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NORTHAMPTON — On April 29 and 30, educators, writers, artists, activists will gather for the second annual Power of Truths Arts & Education Festival at the Bombyx Center for Arts & Eq...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Picture Main Street project is currently on its next steps, according to an announcement posted on the city’s website.

On Wednesday, April 26 from 6-8 p.m., th...
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NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton has officially acquired 229 acres of open space in the Saw Mill Hills Greenway for permanent protection.

According to Sarah LaValley, the assista...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton School Committee officially approved a fiscal year 2024 budget of a little over $37.7 million during their April 13 meeting.

The $37.7 million that was a...
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NORTHAMPTON — For almost a year now, Ana Bandeira Chocolates Café has been making headway on 48 Main St. in Northampton as the company’s first location in the U.S.

The Bra...
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NORTHAMPTON — With Northampton’s Coca-Cola bottling plant on the brink of closing by December, the City Council has approved an increase in water and sewer quarterly base rates for the ...
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NORTHAMPTON — A large portion of a $2.3 million shortfall in the fiscal year 2024 budget for Northampton Public Schools is expected to be covered by the city’s stabilization fund, accor...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council officially approved the five-year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2024-2028 during their meeting on March 30.

The ambitious propos...
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NORTHAMPTON — Wild Roots, the organic café/eatery making waves in Sunderland and Greenfield, is now on the cusp of adding a third location in Northampton by a tentative date later this...
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NORTHAMPTON — After experimenting with a hybrid formula throughout the month of March, the Northampton City Council will move forward with a mixture of hybrid and remote meetings for the next...
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NORTHAMPTON — A timeline is officially set for how the city plans to take the next steps regarding the study of racialized harms throughout Northampton’s past and present.

In mi...
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NORTHAMPTON — Advocates for animal protection convened at Wild Chestnut Café in Florence for an “Advocate for Animals Workshop,” where attendees discussed upcoming state le...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Office of Planning & Sustainability hosted a public forum on March 27 to go over updates on the redevelopment of 196 Cook Ave. for housing units.

Carolyn Misch, t...
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NORTHAMPTON — After hours of interviews and subsequent deliberation, a permanent superintendent has been chosen for Northampton Public Schools.

During a March 27 special meeting, the S...
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NORTHAMPTON — Reforms to Northampton’s parking system are officially in full effect across the city as a way for visitors of downtown to find parking near where they want to go.

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Kiwanis Club recently announced the return of a significant community service award for Northampton High School students.

According to a release sent to R...
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NORTHAMPTON — Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra and the city of Northampton announced last week that Kristen Rhodes will serve as the city’s first director of the Department of Health and Human...
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NORTHAMPTON — In a unanimous vote on March 23, the Planning Board approved a major site plan and special permit amendment for a multifamily apartment and an office building on 31 Chapel St. <...
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NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton will have a little more than $630,000 of Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) money for the 2023-2024 program year.

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NORTHAMPTON — Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra unveiled an ambitious five-year, $116 million Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2024-2028 during the City Council meeting on March 16....
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NORTHAMPTON — A historic milestone in women’s basketball is about to be reached when the two best teams in the nation play each other for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (N...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society, which is the nonprofit organization that manages Northampton’s Three County Fair and fairgrounds, recently electe...
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NORTHAMPTON — Four finalists for the permanent superintendent position in Northampton were announced during a special School Committee meeting on March 6.

Josh Dickson, Northampton&rs...
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NORTHAMPTON — During a special hybrid School Committee meeting on March 7, the School Committee discussed some of the major footnotes of the budget for fiscal year 2024 (FY24).

Interi...
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NORTHAMPTON — A 1919 silent film about an improbable journey of survival and perseverance will be screened at the Academy of Music on March 18 at 7 p.m.

The classic film, the Frank Hur...
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NORTHAMPTON — Northampton is on the verge of approving an increase to the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for retirees from 3 percent to 5 percent to supplement a time of high inflation. ...
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NORTHAMPTON — A handmade artisan shop is making a name for itself in Northampton after it recently had its grand opening ceremony.

Crafter’s Custom Gallery — located in the...
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NORTHAMPTON — A local artist is pursuing ways to cultivate a community-led care network that inspires healing, autonomy and self-discovery for trans and queer survivors who have experienced s...
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NORTHAMPTON — Northampton’s Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), Attorney Joe Cook, has officially retired after 35 years serving within the city’s municipal government.

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NORTHAMPTON — During their Feb. 16 meeting, the Northampton City Council voted for special legislation that would ask the state to add seven additional all-alcohol licenses to the city’...
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NORTHAMPTON — With Open Meeting Law provisions projected to change a month from now, the Northampton City Council will experiment with a hybrid meeting formula for their three meetings in Mar...
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NORTHAMPTON — In a monumental move, the Northampton City Council voted to institute a Climate Action and Project Administration (CAPA) Department within the city during their Feb. 16 meeting....
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NORTHAMPTON — After months of listening sessions, a large group of small businesses, nonprofits and other community organizations were awarded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to help ...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Hampshire Regional YMCA is eyeing some major improvements in the near future, including the development of an outdoor exercise “airnaseum.”

The “air...
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NORTHAMPTON - On Feb. 11, Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School hosted a lantern festival to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

NORTHAMPTON – An art prodigy at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School received the Silver Key Award in Scholastic’s Art and Writing competition.

Josie Dubay, a self-taugh...
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NORTHAMPTON – Interim Superintendent Jannell Pearson-Campbell announced that a special School Committee meeting will occur on Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the school district’s fisca...
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NORTHAMPTON – In a historic vote on Feb. 16, the Northampton City Council approved a resolution to create a joint mayoral-City Council commission to investigate racialized harms perpetrated a...
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NORTHAMPTON — During the Feb. 2 City Council meeting, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra presented a plan that would call on the legislature to provide Northampton with seven additional above-quota al...
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NORTHAMPTON — During the City Council meeting on Feb. 2, City Council President Jim Nash reported that he and Council Vice President Karen Foster began pondering the idea of hybrid City Counc...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council approved 11 funding requests totaling $1.23 million during their Feb. 2 meeting.

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NORTHAMPTON — On Jan. 21 ice sculpture artists spent the day in downtown Northampton carving a variety of frozen designs.

NORTHAMPTON — The Chinese Association of Western Massachusetts (CAWM) is spearheading their first-ever Lantern Festival and Chinese Cultural Fair to bring awareness to the Chinese culture whi...
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NORTHAMPTON — The City Council introduced a resolution to create a commission that investigates racialized harms perpetrated against Black residents and workers over the course of Northampton...
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NORTHAMPTON — The current owner of Hotel Northampton is eyeing plans to build a new hotel at 115 Conz St., which used to house the Daily Hampshire Gazette newspaper offices.

During th...
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NORTHAMPTON — An annual tradition between the three major municipal cohorts in Northampton returned on Jan. 31.

The City Council, School Committee and the trustees of the Smith Vocati...
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NORTHAMPTON – Eleven funding requests from the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) were introduced to the Northampton City Council on Jan. 19 for this round of spending in fiscal year 2023...
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NORTHAMPTON – An online panel featuring three guest speakers was conducted on Jan. 24 to make the call for reparations for the historic treatment of Black people in Northampton.

The N...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton Housing Partnership heard updates on a pair of affordable housing projects from Laura Baker, the real estate development director for Valley CDC.

Accordin...
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NORTHAMPTON – A second quarter financial report presented during the Jan. 24 Finance Committee meeting indicates that Northampton is seeing improvements in some of their revenue areas compare...
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NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton is in the midst of an effort to acquire 229 acres of open space between Sylvester Road and Spring Street in the Saw Mill Hills for permanent protection. ...
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NORTHAMPTON — During their meeting on Jan. 19, the City Council approved the appropriation of $500,000 for the design, bidding and construction of safety improvements around Northampton High ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Two letters sent by interim Superintendent Jannell Pearson-Campbell on Jan. 11 unveil a timeline set for the hiring of a permanent principal at two schools in the district.

NORTHAMPTON – The city of Northampton is currently in the process of updating the Historic Preservation element of their Sustainable Comprehensive Plan.

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NORTHAMPTON – A project to restore the 1805 Shepherd Barn and transform it into a thriving community space is almost a reality for Historic Northampton and the entire city.

“Fun...
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NORTHAMPTON — After months of debate and deliberations, as well as testimony from the public and city stakeholders, the City Council voted to institute a limit on cannabis dispensaries in the...
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NORTHAMPTON – The former Birdhouse music space, which has been vacant since last summer, will feature a familiar Northampton shop come summer 2023.

ASSEMBLE, a furniture, vintage and ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Grow Food Northampton recently received $413,000 from Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern to redesign their Community Farm and expand their reach to welcome additional small ...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a special meeting on Jan. 10, the Northampton School Committee delineated a tentative schedule for the process of hiring a permanent superintendent for the 2023-2024 scho...
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NORTHAMPTON – During their regular meeting on Jan. 5, the Northampton City Council unanimously approved the creation of the Climate Change Mitigation Stabilization Fund to help advance the ci...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on Jan. 5, the Northampton City Council officially allocated $1 million from the Free Cash account to close a gap for the acquisition of the First Baptist Churc...
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NORTHAMPTON – A brewery in the heart of Florence on 36 Main St. officially achieved an important milestone for their business as we make headway into the new year.

Drawing Board Brewi...
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NORTHAMPTON – Growing up in a family that owns a funeral home business is an unconventional experience, especially when that business is the same place you spent your formative years as a chi...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Transportation and Parking Commission plans to talk about safety issues surrounding the Northampton High School during their next meeting on Jan. 17, according to DPW Direct...
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NORTHAMPTON – Earlier this fall, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra signed a proclamation in celebration of Markus Jones for his philanthropic work within Northampton over the past few years.

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NORTHAMPTON – A $180,000 bridge lights project over Main Street is currently in the works to help bring more economic vitality to the downtown Northampton area.

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NORTHAMPTON – Back in mid-December, the Look Park Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name Justin Pelis as the fifth executive director of Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park.

Pelis w...
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NORTHAMPTON – REAL Northampton has been envisioning an anti-racist district within Northampton Public Schools since its inception more than five years ago.

The organization was founded...
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NORTHAMPTON – The city of Northampton continues to take gradual steps in creating a Community Resilience Hub for the community.

During a meeting on Dec. 15, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra ...
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NORTHAMPTON – An ordinance that would place a cap on the number of retail cannabis establishments in Northampton was officially introduced to the full City Council during their Dec. 15 meetin...
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EASTHAMPTON/NORTHAMPTON – A thought one couple briefly conjured for when they retire is coming to life for Dianne and Kevin Germain.

The full-time booksellers based in Easthampton are...
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NORTHAMPTON – Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra recently announced that the city received a $250,000 grant from the state to continue ecological restoration work at the former Pine Grove Golf Course....
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NORTHAMPTON – Valley CDC received an $830,000 grant from the state to assist in the redevelopment of the former nursing home on 737 Bridge St. for affordable housing units, with construction ...
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NORTHAMPTON – On Dec. 2, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra announced that she executed an option to purchase the former First Baptist Church building located at 298 Main St. for potential reuse as th...
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NORTHAMPTON – After long deliberation, the Northampton School Committee voted to delay their decision involving any changes to their childcare program throughout the school district.

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NORTHAMPTON – During their meeting on Dec. 1, the Northampton City Council unanimously passed an ordinance prohibiting the use of wild and exotic animals for performances and exhibitions for ...
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NORTHAMPTON – A cadre of Northampton residents are calling upon the mayor and City Council to establish a citywide reparations commission that would investigate the historical and current eff...
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NORTHAMPTON – Key city officials, local activists and other municipal leaders in Northampton have spent the past couple of months considering the possibility of adding a climate crisis direct...
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NORTHAMPTON – In a letter sent out to the community, Northampton interim Superintendent Janelle Pearson-Campbell announced that William Wehrli is the sole finalist for the Northampton High Sc...
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NORTHAMPTON – A new cycle of tango classes will be available in Northampton for all levels of experience beginning on Dec. 1.

The classes will be spearheaded by Laura Grandi, a longti...
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NORTHAMPTON – Northampton Volkswagen and the Northampton Rotary Club are hosting its inaugural “Festival of Trees” at 361 King St. from 12 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 10 to support children...
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NORTHAMPTON – City officials, along with elementary school students and staff, gathered at RK Finn Ryan Road Elementary School on Nov. 22 to celebrate bringing solar energy arrays online at t...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a special meeting on Nov. 22, the City Council unanimously voted for a single tax rate for all four property classes in Northampton.

The council sent the order to...
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NORTHAMPTON – The iconic Parlor Room on 32 Masonic St., which is celebrating its 10th year anniversary this fall, has announced that they will transition to a nonprofit model starting Jan. 1,...
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NORTHAMPTON – A Veterans Day ceremony was conducted at Northampton’s Memorial Hall to honor the service and sacrifice of all veterans. Among those in attendance were the Northampton Vet...
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NORTHAMPTON – A turn down Center Street is like a cool down after a long-winded race through the bustling milieu of Main Street and all its amenities.

It only makes sense, then, that ...
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NORTHAMPTON – According to City Clerk Pamela Powers, Election Day on Nov. 8 ran “relatively smoothly” at Northampton polling places.

“We had no major hiccups,” ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Walking around the galleries of Northampton’s Anchor House of Artists, the eye is treated to works in all manner of mediums.

Since its early days as a small studio ...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Annual Holiday Craft Fair, which has been around for over three decades, is returning on Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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NORTHAMPTON – During their Nov. 10 meeting, the Northampton School Committee officially established their superintendent search subcommittee to officially help with the process of finding a p...
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NORTHAMPTON – After well over an hour of discussion, the Northampton School Committee decided to adopt their new mask policy, incorporating guidelines created by the Department of Elementary ...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on Oct. 27, the Northampton Planning Board approved a site plan review presented by Prospect Place LLC (Valley CDC) to create affordable housing with site impro...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on Nov. 3, the City Council sent an order to establish a tax classification to their consent agenda for the next meeting.

All items under the consent ag...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton City Council Finance Committee invited key city players to their Oct. 26 meeting to talk about the possible financial implications of capping the number of canna...
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NORTHAMPTON – For well over a century, Forbes Library on 20 West St. has been a warm and welcoming spot for the community to peruse its extensive collection of art, books, history, music, mov...
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NORTHAMPTON – According to a letter sent out to parents on Oct. 24, a new permanent principal for Northampton High School (NHS) could be hired as early as Nov. 14, with hopes that whoever is ...
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NORTHAMPTON – The process of making paper is probably elusive to a lot of people, but one local scientist in Florence is making a name for herself by creating fine artisanal paper out of loca...
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NORTHAMPTON – Northampton-based Iranian artist and activist Hakimeh Zadeh initiated a rally on the steps of Northampton City Hall on Oct. 27 to stand in solidarity for women who are currently...
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NORTHAMPTON – While some mail-in voting ballots were marked with incorrect addresses and sent to Shutesbury, Northampton City Clerk Pamela Powers told Reminder Publishing...
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NORTHAMPTON – For years, an effort has been underway to connect rail trails and bike paths from Northampton to Boston into one continuous 104-mile trail called the “Mass. Central Rail T...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on Oct. 21, the Northampton City Council unanimously referred an ordinance prohibiting the use of wild and exotic animals for performances and exhibitions for t...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on Oct. 20, the Northampton Board of Health provided updates regarding COVID-19 numbers and vaccination efforts and introduced some new faces to the board and D...
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NORTHAMPTON – On Oct. 20, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra announced that she will not sign a host-community agreement with Euphorium LLC, which would have allowed the proposed cannabis establishmen...
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NORTHAMPTON – In a unanimous decision, the Northampton School Committee voted to select the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) as the firm responsible for assisting the com...
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NORTHAMPTON – Northampton, in collaboration with Berkshire Design Group, is currently in the process of conducting a feasibility study for pickleball courts throughout the city.

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NORTHAMPTON – After 18 years as the current owner, Grey Angell is currently in search of someone else to run Bookends, the Florence staple that has been around for 30-plus years.

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NORTHAMPTON – During a busy meeting on Oct. 13, the Northampton School Committee voted to send their policy on face masks, as well as a recommendation from the COVID-19 Advisory Subcommittee,...
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NORTHAMPTON – Forbes Library is in the process of developing a new strategic plan. They are currently seeking anonymous survey responses in order to help them craft the plan going forward. ...
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NORTHAMPTON – A veterinary center has officially opened in Northampton on 518 Pleasant St., close to both downtown Northampton and the on/off ramps for I-91.

Integrity Veterinary Cent...
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NORTHAMPTON – As the holiday season is fast approaching, a local Hampshire County business is spearheading a food drive to help give back to the community.

Jules Marchetto, the owner a...
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NORTHAMPTON – After a lengthy roundtable during a Community Services meeting in late September, Northampton is continuing their discussions with experts and panelists around the effects of th...
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NORTHAMPTON – After months of meetings and debate, the Northampton City Council finally voted to approve the use of $500,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding for exterior repairs o...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on Sept. 27, the Transportation and Parking Commission voted on a neutral recommendation to the City Council regarding proposed parking meter changes throughout...
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NORTHAMPTON – The 28th annual Paradise City Arts Festival is returning to the Three County Fairgrounds from Oct. 8 to 10 for an expansive showcase of arts features, regional food and live mus...
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NORTHAMPTON – Northampton is looking to add a Historic Preservation Plan element to the city’s Sustainable Comprehensive Plan, so Barrett Planning Group conducted the first public forum...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a joint meeting on Sept. 21, the Community Resources and Finance Committees met to discuss the St. John Cantius Church rehabilitation project, which has experienced some ...
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NORTHAMPTON – An open house to celebrate the grand reopening of the Northampton Community Justice Support Center occurred on Sept. 28.

The center is one of 18 state agencies across th...
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NORTHAMPTON – Little Roots Music, which has provided early childhood music classes and children’s concerts since 2014, is entering the fall season with expansion of space and programmin...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a special meeting on Sept. 22, the Northampton School Committee discussed updated safety protocols for schools in wake of a recent bomb threat at Northampton High School....
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NORTHAMPTON – As cannabis shops in Northampton continue to be a point of discussion, the City Council is using their various committees to learn more about the effects cannabis has had on the...
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NORTHAMPTON – An analog and digital recording studio on 2 Conz St. in the Unit 22 Maplewood Shops is making headway by looking to bridge the artistic community in Western Massachusetts, Conne...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton Jazz Festival officially returns for another year with performances all throughout Northampton, including a headlining show from the legendary Ron Carter Quartet...
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NORTHAMPTON – At the end of August, the Northampton Department of Health and Human services (DHHS) Commissioner Merridith O’Leary announced that Public Health Nurse Katherine Kelly rece...
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NORTHAMPTON – Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra and the Northampton American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Commission are currently requesting proposals for the ARPA Community Recovery Projects funding oppo...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on Sept. 15, the Northampton City Council introduced a home rule petition regarding special legislation for a fossil fuel free approach to future new constructi...
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NORTHAMPTON – On Sept. 14, Massachusetts Cultural Council and its partners visited the Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity on 130 Pine St. in Northampton to celebrate fiscal year 2022 Cultura...
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NORTHAMPTON – A collaboration between the Northampton Arts Council, Available Potential Enterprises (A.P.E.), and the School of Contemporary Dance and Thought (SCDT) is allowing six different...
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NORTHAMPTON – Due to some public outcry about a proposed cannabis retail store planned for 143 Main St. in Florence, the Northampton City Council is considering future discussions about a pos...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on Sept. 7, the Northampton School Committee voted unanimously to conduct their meetings remotely through October until the JFK Community Room is ready for in-p...
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NORTHAMPTON – With homelessness continuing to be a point of concern across the state, a local nonprofit is using a renovated building at 5 Franklin St. to help create a supportive, yet indepe...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a Sept. 1 meeting, the Northampton City Council referred the St. John Cantius rehabilitation project to the Community Resources and Finance Committees, with hopes of brin...
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NORTHAMPTON – Local nonprofit Mass Humanities, located on Bridge Street in Northampton, received a $700,000 for their Expanded Massachusetts Stories (EMS) initiative.

According to Sar...
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NORTHAMPTON – “Taste of Northampton,” a staple event from almost two decades ago, is returning to the city on Sep. 10.

In an interview with Reminder Publishing, A...
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NORTHAMPTON – The city of Northampton recognized International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31 with an Overdose Awareness and Prevention Vigil in Pulaski Park.

The vigil featured cr...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a lengthy meeting on Aug. 24, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee (CPC) voted unanimously to recommend $500,000 in Community Preservation Act funding for the...
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NORTHAMPTON – Richard Cooper, whose family built and nurtured the Cooper’s Corner and State Street Fruit Store staples, announced that he is officially selling the businesses to longtim...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Three County Fair in Northampton is returning Sept. 2 to 5 for its 205th year.

The fair reopened to the public in 2021 after a one-year hiatus due to the coronavirus ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Candidates for the Hampshire County Sheriff race faced off for the final forum ahead of the Sep. 6 State Primary Election.

The event was jointly sponsored by the Amherst...
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NORTHAMPTON – After a meticulous three-hour discussion, the Northampton School Committee officially approved a tentative mask policy to start the school year, with the caveat that the committ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Cafe Balagan, the Main Street coffee shop located downtown, recently introduced a new after-hours concept to their business.

Open from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. from Thursday to ...
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NORTHAMPTON – The annual Western Massachusetts Walk to Defeat ALS will take place at Look Memorial Park on Sept. 11 to raise money and awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the f...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a morning meeting on Aug. 16, the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Board of Trustees Property Subcommittee once again weighed their options for their horticu...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton Arts Council and the parent-teacher organizations in Northampton are joining forces again this year to bring “Performance 32 Nevermind the 90s: A Live Trib...
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NORTHAMPTON – Friends of Children, and organization that advocates for children and young adults impacted by foster care or juvenile justice involvement, recently relocated to Northampton and...
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NORTHAMPTON – Grow Food Northampton and American Resilience Project hosted a film screening and panel discussion on Aug. 5 to talk about ways in which state and federal governments could bett...
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NORTHAMPTON – During their Aug. 11 meeting, the Northampton School Committee decided to table their vote about their permanent superintendent search decision until a future November meeting.<...
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NORTHAMPTON – On July 29, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra appointed Carolyn Misch as the permanent director of planning and sustainability. The role was open after former Director Wayne Feiden reti...
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NORTHAMPTON – On Aug. 2, a group of community leaders gathered at Northampton City Hall to speak out against the recent approval of Claudine Cloutier as an associate justice to the Superior C...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a July 28 special meeting, the Northampton School Committee elected Roberta Jones as their permanent business administrator.

Jones, who is currently the business ...
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NORTHAMPTON – A community outreach meeting is scheduled on Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. for a cannabis retail store that is proposed at the corner of 143 Main St. where the current Pizza Factory loca...
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NORTHAMPTON – A boutique that specializes in crystals, candles, small batch tea and much more has officially brought the metaphysical and spiritual to downtown Northampton.

Spill the T...
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NORTHAMPTON – Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra announced several initiatives that Northampton is embarking on in the coming months to improve the city’s “livability” standards. ...
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NORTHAMPTON – After a fire heavily damaged Building E of Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School on May 23, the school’s administration is weighing their options regarding the fin...
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NORTHAMPTON – The annual Downtown Sidewalk Sales once again returns to Northampton this year from July 28 to 31.

During those days, residents are invited to the downtown area to exper...
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NORTHAMPTON – Ten minutes west of the Northampton center, and about a half mile up a spiraling road in Florence lies a contemporary bed and breakfast home for women who want to get away.

NORTHAMPTON – A new restaurant, bar and event space is in the midst of opening on the basement level of Thornes Marketplace.

Owners Amanda Riseling, Jeremy Werther, and Nhan Bui, are ...
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NORTHAMPTON – The city of Northampton is working to acquire and permanently protect 230 acres of open space in the Saw Mill Hills, between Sylvester Road and Spring Street.

On July 11...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton City Council decided to hold off on a vote involving the rezoning of 130 Pine St. during their July 14 meeting.

The goal with this parcel, which currentl...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on July 14, the Northampton School Committee officially executed a contract with Jannell Pearson-Campbell that will officially make her the interim superintende...
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NORTHAMPTON – The city of Northampton is currently working on an ordinance that would rezone 130 Pine St., which houses the Florence Congregational Church (FCC) and Bombyx Center for Arts &am...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton Education Foundation (NEF) recently announced that the NEF Endowment Fund, along with its named funds under the NEF Endowment umbrella, has awarded a total of $8...
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NORTHAMPTON – After a brief hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival is returning for its 27th year at Look Memorial Park on July 16.

According to Pe...
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NORTHAMPTON – After three public interviews and an hour-plus conversation on July 7, the Northampton School Committee voted to select Howard Eberwein III as the interim superintendent for up ...
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NORTHAMPTON – As climate change and global warming continue to impact ecosystems and our physical environment, the Friends of Northampton Trails (FNT) are doing everything they can to preserv...
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NORTHAMPTON – Planning and Sustainability Director Wayne Feiden announced that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) officially accepted the city’s Complete Streets P...
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NORTHAMPTON – After a long-fought battle by legislators, veterans and community officials, the Edward P. Boland Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Leeds will officially sta...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA), a community that aims to bring artistic mothers to the forefront of community art, is making headway with pop-up multi-ar...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton Center for the Arts has announced that the 33 Outside summer dance parties at 33 Hawley St. will return this year across four different days throughout the summe...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Arts and Culture Department of Northampton is assembling a pool of artists interested in creating a “large scale, painted decorative mural” at Thornes Marketplac...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a special meeting on June 23, the Northampton School Committee discussed the process in which an interim superintendent will be chosen.

According to Mayor Gina-Lou...
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FLORENCE – On June 11, 19 educators, writers, artists and activists gathered with members of the community for an all-day conference to talk about the intersection between education, art, rac...
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NORTHAMPTON – After two lost years due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Northampton Family Fourth Celebration is back at Look Memorial Park on June 25 at 5 p.m.

According to Brenda Ry...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a Planning Board meeting on June 9, Barrett Planning Group, a community development organization from Hingham, gave an initial presentation on adding an “Historic P...
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NORTHAMPTON – After finalizing the job posting during a special meeting on June 14, the Northampton School Committee is currently looking for applications for an interim superintendent for No...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a June 16 meeting, the Northampton City Council accepted a financial order that allows the Department of Public Works (DPW) to take certain easements on Winter Street to ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Cooley Dickinson Health Care is in the midst of a capital campaign this summer to fund a $19.76 million expansion of the Florence hospital.

According to the hospital, its...
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NORTHAMPTON – Throughout the month of June, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Commission is seeking community input through eight listening sessions to help di...
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NORTHAMPTON – In a move that caught some on the Northampton School Committee by surprise, a motion was made and approved to move talks on hiring a new superintendent to an executive session.<...
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NORTHAMPTON – The city of Northampton is fortifying their outdoor arts programming with an outdoor performance venue in the Masonic Street parking lot in downtown.

The Masonic Street a...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton Elks No. 997 is currently in the midst of its 20th annual Cruise Night series, which is an opportunity for people to show off thei...
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NORTHAMPTON – Amidst the crescendo of exploding rockets and crumbling buildings in Ukraine are the sounds of music to help the children of this war-torn country.

Andrew Mark and Brenda...
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NORTHAMPTON – After a 33-year career in Northampton, Director of Planning & Sustainability Wayne Feiden has officially announced that he is retiring, effective June 30.

Out of the...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a special meeting on May 27, the Northampton School Committee voted 6-2 in favor of ending the temporary mask mandate that Superintendent John Provost implemented on May ...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton City Council unanimously approved Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra’s $126 million fiscal year 2023 (FY23) budget during a June 2 meeting.

The overwhelming...
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NORTHAMPTON – Congressman Jim McGovern invited Congressman Jamie Raskin to First Churches of Northampton to host a special town hall and field questions fr...
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NORTHAMPTON – On June 5, Thornes Marketplace staple Booklink Booksellers will be hosting a visit from prolific writer Jane Yolen, author of 400 books for children, young adults and adults. ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Even though the lights were off, and the tables were empty inside the building at 111 Pleasant St. on May 25, Jillian Duclos still greets with a smile and an emphatic, “we...
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NORTHAMPTON – Bridgewater State University graduate Riley Lathrop will spend the 2022-2023 academic year in Taiwan through the Fulbright Program’s English Teaching Assistant Initiative....
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NORTHAMPTON – On May 23, an accidental fire most likely started when the exhaust of a riding lawnmower came into contact with combustible materials caused damage to the “E’ buildi...
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NORTHAMPTON – The city of Northampton is currently looking to alter the layout of Winter Street to reconstruct the roadway and improve utilities, such as drainage.

According to Donna ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra officially submitted the full fiscal year 2023 (FY23) budget, which amounts to a little over $126 million in total, a 4.07 percent increase from the FY...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on May 19, the Northampton City Council officially approved the legislation that aims to shift the responsibility of brokers fees...
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NORTHAMPTON – At the end of April, Northampton Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra appointed Patrick McCarthy as the new central services director.

McCarthy, who has been the city’s facil...
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NORTHAMPTON – A new community campaign is currently underway in Northampton to revitalize the city’s downtown business community and surrounding commercial areas in response to the COVI...
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NORTHAMPTON – After a two-year hiatus, the Northampton High School (NHS) Student Art Exhibit returned to the Hosmer Gallery at Forbes Library. The exhibit opened on May 5 and will run through...
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FLORENCE – As people plan to travel on planes, trains and automobiles this summer, they may want to consider a two-wheeled mode of transportation.

The Ciclismo Classico Film Festival s...
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NORTHAMPTON – In an imaginary city on no day in particular, a make-believe building shows the very real effects of climate change and rising waters. The building has leaks and cracks and all ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Grow Food Northampton (GFN) and the Northampton Survival Center are collaborating on the 2022 Community Food Distribution Project (CFDP), an effort to aid people experiencing fo...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the City Council meeting on May 5, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra proposed a restructuring of the city’s Health Department and announced a public hearing on May 19 to di...
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NORTHAMPTON – On April 25, the City Council Committee on Community Resources conducted a public forum and discussion on a proposed bill that aims to eliminate broker’s fees for prospect...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Trustees of Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School (SVAHS) voted on April 26 to welcome the city’s animal control facility to a new location on the school campu...
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NORTHAMPTON – The city of Northampton recently received $3.6 million in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) courtesy of U.S. Senator Ed Markey to extend the Rocky Hill Greenway shared use...
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NORTHAMPTON – For Western Massachusetts entrepreneur and business owner Kayla Diggins, fashion has been an important facet of her everyday life from an early age.

Ever since graduatin...
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NORTHAMPTON – Armand Lamour, a plumbing instructor at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, was recently recognized as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) District 7 Teacher of the Ye...
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NORTHAMPTON – On April 20, Massachusetts lawmakers gathered in a packed house at the Florence Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8006 to hear stories from veterans about why the Edward P. Bo...
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NORTHAMPTON – The second annual Florence Poetry Carnival is set to take place across two locations on April 30, with the goal of presenting poetry as an all-inclusive artform accessible to th...
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NORTHAMPTON – A “joyful march” to raise awareness of the rights of all people with disabilities and chronic illnesses to be able to have reasonable accessibility throughout the ci...
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NORTHAMPTON – After close to a year of meetings, the Northampton Ranked Choice Voting Committee officially recommended legislation to the City Council that would allow for ranked choice votin...
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NORTHAMPTON – In solidarity with the Ukrainian people impacted by the invasion of Russian military forces, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra, city officials and members of the community gathered on A...
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NORTHAMPTON – Smith College’s student-led Community Service Organization (CSO) is currently collecting books and supplies throughout the month of April for Books Though Bars, a program ...
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NORTHAMPTON – As important financial matters including the budget continue to flood the City Council agenda, the Northampton City Council Committee on Finance met on April 6 to discuss their ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Valley Community Development Corp. (Valley CDC) recently purchased the former Northampton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on 737 Bridge Rd.

According to Valley CDC Exec...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Hampshire County spearheaded their second annual “The Little Light of Mine” luminaria display at multiple locations thr...
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NORTHAMPTON – On April 13, the Northampton Education Foundation (NEF) will conduct their first ever Virtual Trivia Bee to help raise money for “innovative” projects at Northampton...
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NORTHAMPTON – The city of Northampton will have a little over $900,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money for the 2022-2023 program year.

On or about July 1, the city w...
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NORTHAMPTON – On April 25, an open forum will be conducted over Zoom at 5:30 p.m. to inform the public about a bill that aims to eliminate broker’s fees for prospective Northampton rent...
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NORTHAMPTON – Three entrepreneurs/business owners in Florence are making waves in the community with a project that showcases the resiliency, leadership, and strength of female entrepreneurs ...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton Kiwanis Club is partnering with the Friends of Northampton Trails and Greenway for their spring cleanup on April 2 from 9 to 11 a.m. to help raise money for Ukra...
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NORTHAMPTON – Billy Park, a longtime graphic designer and Northampton resident, has found a new way of creating a place where artists and musicians in the area can gather and build community....
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton school district is hiring an independent investigator to examine a situation where Northampton High School (NHS) Principal Lori Vaillancourt referred to members ...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on March 24, the Northampton School Committee voted 7-3 in favor of making masks optional in schools with added recommendations a...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton Community Arts Trust has received $2.5 million in federal Community Project funding for the last portion of the downtown, multi-use arts facility on 33 Hawley St...
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NORTHAMPTON – Tom Moore, the adjustment counselor at Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School, recently won the Harold Grinspoon Foundation Teacher of the Year award.

According...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on March 17, the Northampton City Council unanimously approved a resolution for the five-year, $91 million Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes upg...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton Veterans Council is currently conducting a feasibility study to determine interest for an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. to visit the Vietnam Veterans ...
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NORTHAMPTON – After a lengthy discussion during a March 17 special meeting, the Northampton School Committee decided to maintain its mask mandate within the district by a 6-1 vote.

Th...
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NORTHAMPTON – Two educators at Northampton High School (NHS) recently won the 2022 Harold Grinspoon Excellence in Teaching award, according to a recent announcement by district Superintendent...
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NORTHAMPTON – Northampton health officials lifted the city’s mask order on March 11, a move that was made effective immediately.

As a result, face coverings are no longer require...
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NORTHAMPTON – Sojourner Truth, the renowned 19th century suffragist and abolitionist, will be honored in the spring with the unveiling of a historic women’s suffrage marker.

The ...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on Feb. 28, the Northampton School Committee conducted initial discussions about the fiscal year 2023 (FY23) school budget, and where the city sits as far as sp...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on March 4, the Northampton City Council voted 8-1 to allow the city to acquire the property at 196 Cooke Ave. for the development of an animal control facility...
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NORTHAMPTON – The constant ebbs and flows of the coronavirus pandemic continues to dictate one of the ficklest periods in our modern global history, especially for local businesses.

S...
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NORTHAMPTON – After being cancelled for two years due to the pandemic, Comedy Cause, an annual stand-up comedy fundraiser, is set to return for its fourth year on Sept. 10 at the Academy of M...
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NORTHAMPTON – After being closed for a short few weeks, Nourish Wellness Café and Juice Bar, located on 10 Bridge St., is back open under new ownership after old owners Ashley Niles an...
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NORTHAMPTON – Safe Passage is doing everything they can to curb the COVID-19 pandemic while also offering their important services centered around providing sup...
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NORTHAMPTON – A new restaurant located at the space formerly occupied by Belly of the Beast on 159 Main St. is looking to become a casual and accessible wine and eatery within downtown Northa...
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NORTHAMPTON – Like all performance venues, the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton will continue to operate within the roller coaster ride of the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to D...
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NORTHAMPTON – A2Z Science and Learning Store on 57 King St. continues to be a colorful and expansive place for community building 35 years into its existence.

Conceived in 1987, A2Z ha...
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NORTHAMPTON – There’s both good and bad news about the future of the pandemic, according to Dr. Joanne Levin, medical director of infection prevention at Cooley Dickinson Health Care (C...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Department of Public Works (DPW) is working with various entities within the city to find different ways through which traffic issues around Northampton Public Schools can b...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on Feb. 8, the City Council Finance Committee decided that they need more time to develop a social responsibility rubric regarding a proposal to upgrade the Nor...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Downtown Northampton Association conducted the 11th Northampton Ice Art Festival throughout downtown Northampton on Feb. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. A...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a Feb. 3 meeting, the Northampton City Council conducted a two-hour discussion about a plan to upgrade Northampton Police Department’s (NPD) dashboard cameras throu...
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NORTHAMPTON – Many Graces, a unique flower shop that grows their products on a farm in Hadley, is currently conducting a soft opening of its new shop on the fir...
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NORTHAMPTON – The School Committee, trustees of Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, and the City Council conducted a joint meeting on Feb. 1 to go over financial trends and project...
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NORTHAMPTON – After a quieter 2020 due to public spaces being closed during the pandemic, the Northampton Fire Department received a record-setting number of calls from residents throughout 2...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton Planning Board conducted a public forum on Jan. 27 to talk about proposed changes in downtown Northampton and Florence Center.

“What we’ve he...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on Jan. 20, the Northampton Board of Health discussed a plan to develop a subcommittee that would help develop best practices for businesses to combat COVID-19....
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NORTHAMPTON – The Baker-Polio Administration recently awarded $5 million in grant funding to 306 Massachusetts fire departments to help purchase a variety of equipment to make the jobs of fir...
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NORTHAMPTON – On Jan. 6, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra condemned the “disturbing increase in the use of antisemitic language and images in Northampton discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic...
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NORTHAMPTON – Forbes Library is seeking submissions for the “Home” virtual exhibit which will showcase pieces on its website from March 1 to April 30. The submission deadline is F...
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NORTHAMPTON – On Jan. 17, Indivisible Northampton sponsored a rally in front of City Hall to commemorate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and advocate for the...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on Jan. 13, the Northampton School Committee voted unanimously to revisit the conversation of either expansion of the YMCA childcare program to Leeds, or the cr...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a Jan. 13 meeting, the Northampton Board of Health decided to hold off on making any motion regarding a vaccine mandate throughout town.

“I think a mandate ...
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FLORENCE – Wild Chestnut Café, a new vegan space, just recently opened on Jan. 8 at 22 Chestnut St.

Co-owned by Amherst resident Rosalie Black and Granby resident Myssie Lachar...
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NORTHAMPTON – In a tight 5-4 vote during an organizational meeting on Jan. 3, the Northampton City Council elected former council Vice President Jim Nash as the council president for the next...
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NORTHAMPTON – Gina-Louise Sciarra was officially sworn in as the 45th mayor of Northampton on Jan. 3 in front of a limited crowd due to COVID-19 at the Academy ...
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NORTHAMPTON – After a dim two years under the grasp of a pandemic, an incredible holiday magic show at 199 Crescent Ave. brightened the city of Northampton during the last couple weeks of Dec...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton Senior Center will require guests to complete the COVID-19 vaccine series plus the booster shot – if eligible – in order to use the facility after a ...
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NORTHAMPTON – On Dec. 21, The Dirty Truth announced that they are requiring vaccine proof for all patrons, effective immediately.

Kyle Anderson, the general manager of The Dirty Truth,...
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NORTHAMPTON – In response to the increase in COVID-19 cases nationwide and the prevalence of its omicron variant, Smith College announced it would update its health policies for the interterm...
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NORTHAMPTON – Marketing Doctor, a national advertising agency out of Northampton, was recently recognized nationally for numerous awards thanks to their growing impact across the nation.

NORTHAMPTON – With the New Year upon us, Reminder Publishing looked back and compiled a list of some of the top stories and trends that helped shape the city of...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting over Zoom on Dec. 16, the Northampton Board of Health decided to maintain the mask mandate that requires all residents, regardless of vaccination status, to wea...
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NORTHAMPTON – Northampton Police Chief Jody Kasper was recently named 2021 Woman Law Enforcement Executive of the Year by the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE)...
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NORTHAMPTON – On Dec. 15, Northampton Planning & Sustainability conducted two public hearings to map out the coming months regarding Northampton’s Community Development Block Grant ...
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NORTHAMPTON – With 2021 coming to an end, the Northampton Senior and Veteran Tax Work-Off Program is currently accepting applications for 2022.

According to Marie Westburg, the direct...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting over Zoom on Dec. 9, the Northampton School Committee unanimously accepted a policy that informs the district about how to handle incidents of bias and discrimi...
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NORTHAMPTON – David Narkewicz’s 10-year run as mayor of Northampton will officially come to an end on Jan. 3, 2022, when City Council President Gina-Louis...
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NORTHAMPTON – A Massachusetts Humanities Grant of $20,000 has been awarded to the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) in Northampton, which will be used to fund a portion of a larger...
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NORTHAMPTON – Elena Frogameni, a senior at Mount Holyoke College, recently received the Rhodes Scholarship award for graduate study at the University of Oxford.  

In achieving the...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on Dec. 2, the Northampton City Council unanimously moved to accept $21.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that must be committed to by Dec. 31,...
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NORTHAMPTON – The city of Northampton recently announced that resident Sean Donovan will become the implementation director for the city’s newly-conceived Department of Community Care, ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Members of the Northampton Kiwanis Club installed three “Little Free Libraries” at two of the city’s public housing developments – Florence Heights and H...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on Nov. 18, the Northampton City Council unanimously approved two readings of an act that seeks to exempt the city from appointments to the Northampton License ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Bridge Street Elementary School Principal Beth Choquette and John F. Kennedy Middle School Principal Desmond Caldwell were nominated by Northampton Superintendent John Provost t...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton Lions Club is once again hosting their historic Ski & Skate sale at Smith Vocational High School on Dec. 4.  

The sale, which began back in 1960,...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Planning & Sustainability Department in Northampton is currently seeking feedback from residents on a draft design for wayfinding signs that will be placed at seven diff...
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NORTHAMPTON – The city of Northampton recently received a community planning grant from the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED) to update their 13-year-old Sustainabl...
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NORTHAMPTON – A new dispensary in Northampton called Enlite has officially opened to the public at 391 Damon Rd., making it the eighth dispensary to open in Northampton since adult-use recrea...
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NORTHAMPTON – The 18th annual Hot Chocolate Run is returning this year in Northampton on Dec. 5 to raise money once again for Safe Passage, the Hampshire County organization that provides yea...
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NORTHAMPTON – Local Western Massachusetts artist Dean McKeever – also known as  Keever – created a lifelike mural on the side wall of A2Z Science & Learning Toy Store loc...
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NORTHAMPTON – The 37th annual First Night Northampton will return to an in-person format for the 2022 New Year’s celebration.  

On Dec. 31, the Northampton Arts Council is j...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton City Council conducted a special meeting on Nov. 8 to unanimously vote in favor of the newly defined wards and precincts in the city of Northampton, including th...
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NORTHAMPTON - After losing a year to COVID-19, Northampton’s annual Trick-or-Treat event occurred on Halloween day in the heart of downtown. Many businesses participated in the event, and fam...
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NORTHAMPTON – The City Council accepted a single tax rate for all property categories for fiscal year 22 (FY22) during their Nov. 4 meeting.

The Northampton Assessor’s Office gav...
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NORTHAMPTON – David Pomerantz, Northampton’s longtime director of Central Services, announced his retirement after 15 years with the city. The retirement officially goes into effect Dec...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Nov. 2 Municipal Election, Northampton voters widely approved a path to a Municipal Broadband network with the city, a concept that was already approved by the City C...
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NORTHAMPTON – Gina-Louise Sciarra will become Northampton’s new mayor after defeating contender and transportation analyst Marc Warner on the Nov. 2 Election Day.  

Sciarra,...
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NORTHAMPTON – Beginning with the fall 2022 semester, Smith College will eliminate loans from its undergraduate financial aid packages for students receiving need-based institutional grants, a...
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NORTHAMPTON – After 10-plus years of being a mainstay in Worcester, Joe’s Albums officially expanded to another location on 5 Market St. in Northampton.  

Joe Demers, the ow...
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FLORENCE – The second annual Scarecrow Contest at Look Park was conducted during the week of Oct. 24 to Nov. 1. The contest was free to enter and was open to all ages, individuals, families, ...
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NORTHAMPTON – To celebrate Halloween this year, the city of Northampton is hosting two of their most beloved events on Oct. 31.

Downtown Trick-or-Treat, the city’s annual family...
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NORTHAMPTON – Holly Abair, a longtime Northampton resident, is currently raising money to buy sleeping bags, socks and other integral materials for the city’s homeless population.

NORTHAMPTON – During an Oct. 19 meeting, the Northampton Transportation and Parking Commission met to discuss roadway safety concerns in the vicinity of Northampton High School (NHS). ...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a meeting on Oct. 21, the Northampton City Council Finance Committee unanimously gave a positive recommendation to the first reading of an order that surpluses city land ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Fields Center, a Northampton organization that offers community-based autism support and positive behavior support, recently relocated to a new location at 881 N. King St and co...
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NORTHAMPTON – Balagan Cannabis, a boutique adult use dispensary on 235 Main St., officially opened its doors to the public after a soft opening on Oct. 14 and a grand opening on Oct. 16.

NORTHAMPTON – On Oct. 8, Northampton Public Schools sent out a letter to the district community that details specific scheduling changes to COVID-19 testing procedures in schools.

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NORTHAMPTON – With Northampton’s municipal election less than a month away, candidates for the Trustees of Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School answered questions about the rac...
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SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa said redefining districts for state representatives and state senators is positive as the effort puts “communities of interest together.”...
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NORTHAMPTON – In its first meeting of the new school year, the Northampton Youth Commission’s Vote16 working group met to discuss the history of the initiative to lower the voting age i...
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NORTHAMPTON – In its first meeting since before summer, the Northampton Parks and Recreation Commission received updates from Parks and Recreation Director Ann-Marie Moggio about staffing sho...
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NORTHAMPTON – Ahead of the election on Nov. 2, Reminder Publishing reached out to candidates in the race for the Northampton School Committee to ask questions about their goals and motivation...
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NORTHAMPTON – With a bill to provide additional wage and health protections for farmworkers working its way through the state Legislature, the Northampton City Council passed a resolution to ...
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NORTHAMPTON – To help bring reading to families that may not have the time to head to the library or purchase books for their children, the Forbes and Lilly Libraries in Northampton are worki...
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NORTHAMPTON – With the 2021 MCAS results now available, Northampton Public Schools Superintendent John Provost discussed what he and the rest of the district le...
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NORTHAMPTON – With the third round of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds on the way, Northampton Public Schools, Superintendent John Provost met with the district&...
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NORTHAMPTON – With the project still in its design phase, Northampton residents participated in the seventh public forum for the project to redesign Main Street.

To start the forum, No...
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NORTHAMPTON – After one City Council at-large candidate and two candidates for mayor were eliminated through the preliminary election, several of the remaining ...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton School Committee’s Sept. 23 meeting, the committee received a presentation about the results for the 2021 MCAS and approved three memorandums of agr...
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NORTHAMPTON – Ahead of the election on Nov. 2, Reminder Publishing reached out to candidates in the race for the Northampton School Committee to ask questions about their goals and motivation...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton City Council’s Sept. 22 meeting, the council received a presentation from Mayor David Narkewicz about spending American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton City Council Rules Select Committee’s Sept. 15 meeting, the committee discussed changes to City Council Committees, including the Finance, City Serv...
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NORTHAMPTON – On Sept. 14, Northampton Neighbors hosted a public forum with mayoral candidates Shanna Fishel, Roy Martin, Gina-Louise Sciarra and Marc Warner ahead of the Preliminary Election...
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NORTHAMPTON – After the COVID-19 pandemic changed the lives of everyone, one artist in Northampton began journaling his thoughts and drawings of this new environment before eventually combini...
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NORTHAMPTON – On Sept. 1, the Northampton Arts Council opened applications for its annual round of grants funded through the Massachusetts Cultural Council for a variety of arts programs in t...
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NORTHAMPTON – After the creation of the Department of Community Care was recommended by the Northampton Policing Review Commission (NPRC) and later approved as part of the fiscal year 2022 bu...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton Board of Health’s Sept. 9 meeting, the board agreed to support a bill that would ban the use of pesticides at schools and received an update on COVI...
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NORTHAMPTON – On the morning of Sept. 11, Northampton residents and first responders gathered for a ceremony at 9:55 a.m. to acknowledge the 20th anniversary of...
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NORTHAMPTON – With the election just under two months away, candidates for the Northampton City Council Ward seats answered questions about their candidacy. Las...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton School Committee voted at its Sept. 9 meeting to approve a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for staff.

To be in compliance, employees must be fully vaccinated...
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NORTHAMPTON – With the election just under two months away, candidates for the Northampton City Council Ward seats answered questions about their goals, reasons for running, and why they thin...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton Historical Commission’s Aug. 30 meeting, the commission voted to deny an early end to a demolition delay period at 61 Warner St., which is set to en...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton City Council’s Sept. 2 meeting, the council hosted a public hearing to discuss making the city clerk an appointed position rather than an elected po...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton Ranked Choice Voting Committee’s Aug. 24 meeting, the committee received a presentation from Voter Choice Massachusetts about implementing ranked ch...
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NORTHAMPTON – Ahead of its fall season, Girls on the Run Western Mass. (GOTR) opened registration on Aug. 16 for its life skills and exercise program for girls across the region in third thro...
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NORTHAMPTON – On Aug. 25 Warfield Place residents Lois Ahrens and Oliver Kellhammer filed an expanded lawsuit against the Northampton Department of Public Works after the city tore down 10 sh...
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NORTHAMPTON – In order to help fight food insecurity in Florence, local organizers established a Community Freedge where Straw Avenue intersects with the bike path to allow people the opportu...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton Board of Health’s Aug. 26 meeting, the board received a presentation from Public Health Nurse Vivian Franklin about the current state of COVID-19 in...
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NORTHAMPTON – Due to the rise of COVID-19 delta variant cases, the Academy of Music Theatre will now require all attendees to provide proof of full vaccination, or a negative PCR test taken w...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton City Council’s Aug. 19 meeting, the council approved a resolution to support a bill that would help combat the housing and eviction crisis caused by...
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NORTHAMPTON – On Aug. 16, the New England Patriots announced Arielle Perry, a Northampton resident and Chicopee Public Schools adjustment counselor, was one of this year’s Myra Kraft Co...
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Largely untold in most historical texts, Andrew Noone’s book, “Bathsheba Spooner: A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy,” dives into the tale of a woman who conspired to murder her hu...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton School Committee’s Aug. 12 meeting, the committee discussed and approved the extension of Leeds Elementary School’s after-school program, whic...
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NORTHAMPTON – Whether it’s page-turning novels, sharp political commentaries or educational texts, local Florence author John Sheirer exudes endless adoration for the written word. For ...
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FLORENCE – Kyle Hume still remembers the first time the notion of brewing his own beer entered his mind.

“My best friend Josh came over one day to hang out and he brought a beer ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Count Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz among those who were surprised by the Coca-Cola Company’s news that the company intends to close its...
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NORTHAMPTON – After the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) made the decision to encourage but not require masks, Northampton officials are working on their ...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a special meeting on Aug. 9, the Northampton Board of Health discussed and approved a new mask mandate requiring people to once again wear masks in indoor public spaces.<...
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NORTHAMPTON – After announcing his campaign for mayor in June, Marc Warner sat down with Reminder Publishing to discuss his campaign and his goals.

Warner said he initially de...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office announced on July 15 that $300,000 would be distributed to 74 organizations across the state to hire younger people for jobs fo...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton Ranked Choice Voting Committee’s inaugural meeting, the committee discussed the need for its inception, named a chair and vice chair and discussed t...
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NORTHAMPTON – As 93.9 The River celebrates its 40th anniversary throughout the summer, two of the station’s hosts sat down to discuss the station and its first 40 years.

Monte Be...
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NORTHAMPTON – Every month, Broadside Bookshop features a nonprofit to raise awareness and funds for each organization.

Ellen Hartwell, an employee at Broadside Bookshop who helps organ...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Trustees of the Forbes Library’s July 23 meeting, the trustees received an update on the library’s phased in reopening and transition from remote work....
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton Transportation and Parking Commission’s July 20 meeting, the commission received a presentation from the Main Street for Everyone group that emphasi...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton Senior Center will begin its soft reopening process on Aug. 2 after all activities were suspended in March 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

To ...
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NORTHAMPTON – After serving on the Northampton City Council for 14 years from 2006 to 2020, David Murphy will be running for election as a City Councilor at-large.

One reason Murphy sa...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton City Council’s July 15 meeting, the council discussed studying ordinances including the frequency the city reviews its charter and the balance of po...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton License Commission’s July 7 meeting, the commission hosted a public hearing to amend the entertainment license currently held by JJ’s Tavern a...
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NORTHAMPTON – At the Northampton School Committee’s July 8 meeting the committee received an updated District Improvement Plan that highlighted some of the plan’s metrics after th...
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NORTHAMPTON – After one term as Northampton’s Ward 1 City Councilor, Michael Quinlan announced that he will be running for city councilor at-large.

NORTHAMPTON – After making his first run at mayor in the 1990s, Roy Martin will be running for the 10th time in the 2021 Northampton mayoral race.

Martin said he initially decided to r...
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NORTHAMPTON – Ahead of her small-scale campaign events beginning in July, Northampton resident Michelle Serra announced she will be running for one of the two upcoming City Council at-large v...
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NORTHAMPTON– During the Northampton Historical Commission’s June 28 meeting, the commission approved renovations to the Shepherd Barn and to support a Community Preservation Act (CPA) a...
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NORTHAMPTON – Despite residents of Warfield Place in Northampton creating a petition to prevent a paving project to save a row of cherry trees in the neighborhood, the paving project will con...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a Zoom meeting on June 24, Northampton residents participated in the fifth Picture Main Street Forum over the redesign of the city’s downtown.

To start the ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Along with its established services in Hampden and Franklin County, Rachel’s Table announced on June 21 it would be expanding its six-day-a-week food rescue program into H...
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NORTHAMPTON – On June 15, Northampton residents joined a Zoom call to receive an update on the city’s Downtown Northampton Rapid Recovery Program as the city looks to recover from the C...
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NORTHAMPTON – After the city announced in April that it would be paving Warfield Place, residents of the neighborhood created a petition on June 13 to place a moratorium on the project until ...
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NORTHAMPTON – On June 18, Northampton residents gathered at the Northampton Center for the Arts for its 33 Outside Block Party. Along with dancing and enjoying ...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton City Council approved the fiscal year 2022 (FY22) budget after a second reading at the June 18 meeting.

To start the budget discussion, Ward 5 Councilor A...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Office of Planning and Sustainability is seeking input on how to best put a federal grant to use to enhance the city’s trails.

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NORTHAMPTON – On June 7 at 5:23 p.m. Northampton firefighters responded to a fire at East Heaven hot tub spa on 33 West St. while returning from another call....
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NORTHAMPTON – During a special meeting on June 7, the Northampton City Council approved funding for the Academy of Music’s restroom renovations, the Roundhouse Parking Lot Renovation pr...
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NORTHAMPTON – Starting on June 23 families will be able to pick up meals every Wednesday through Aug. 18 from four locations in Northampton as a part of Northampton Public School’s Summ...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton School Committee’s June 10 meeting, the committee approved a return to pre-COVID-19 busing policies and received a presentation based on the distric...
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NORTHAMPTON – On May 28, Stop & Shop’s Northampton location celebrated its grand reopening, which includes additions to services across the store.

Over email, Northampton sto...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Hosmer Gallery at Forbes Library in Northampton invites artists and writers to submit work for an online exhibition highlighting the interconnectedness of planetary and huma...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) hosted a hearing on June 2 to discuss the proposed Bridge Street Elementary School Improv...
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NORTHAMPTON – At its June 3 meeting, the Northampton City Council approved the first reading of the fiscal year 2022 (FY22) budget, including the new Depar...
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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY – With the fiscal year 2022 Massachusetts state Senate budget finalized, Hampshire, Franklin, and Worcester state Sen. Jo Comerford discussed some of the amendments she suppo...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton School Committee’s May 27 meeting, the committee received a presentation about the district’s mid-year screening results based on fall and win...
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NORTHAMPTON – Local poet and writer Jamila Gore announced that she would be running for city councilor at-large ahead of her campaign kickoff in June.

Gore said she wanted to run for C...
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NORTHAMPTON – After years of research, planning, petitions, and public testimony, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced on May 18 the current construction contrac...
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NORTHAMPTON – Across two days, the Northampton City Council conducted hearings for the city’s proposed $121.7 million budget and spoke to department heads...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton Arts Council is seeking out its first youth poet laureate in Western Massachusetts to serve a one-year term from Aug. 1 until July 31, 2022.

According to...
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NORTHAMPTON – REAL Northampton, an organization founded to tackle racism in the Northampton Public School district, will host an online workshop addressing systemic white supremacy in partner...
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FLORENCE – For the 19th year, Florence Bank hosted its annual Customers’ Choice Award reception to issue out grants to local nonprofits as voted on by bank customers throughout 2020....
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton City Council’s May 20 meeting, the council approved a resolution against wage theft.

To start the wage theft resolution discussion, At-Large ...
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NORTHAMPTON – At the Northampton Board of Health’s May 20 meeting, the board agreed to lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions on May 29 to fall in line with the state’s new guid...
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NORTHAMPTON – The story began when two people working in corporate America randomly met in New York City. On their first date, now married Andy and Siyana Huszar, realized they had something ...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton School Committee’s May 13 meeting, the committee spent much of the meeting discussing the Northampton Public School District’s new District Im...
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NORTHAMPTON – With a calls from some members of the community to cut the Northampton Police Department’s budget by 50 percent, Police Chief Jodi Kasper said the cut would be devastating...
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NORTHAMPTON – With the mayoral election fast approaching, Northampton resident Rosechana Gordon announced that she will be running for the position.

Gordon said she wanted to run for m...
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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY – Through its Hilltown Pantry location in Goshen and main location in Northampton, the Northampton Survival center helps give residents access to food and other services.

FLORENCE – A roving exhibit about the fight for ratification of the women’s suffrage 19th Amendment, better known as “She Shapes History,” has been on display in seven Flore...
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NORTHAMPTON – During the Northampton City Council’s May 6 meeting, the council discussed a resolution to accept the findings of the Northampton Policing Review Commission’s final ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Visitors browsed the Northampton Education Foundation’s annual plant sale at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School. After a year off...
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NORTHAMPTON – Ward 2 residents gathered in the pouring rain for a conversation with Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz and Ward 2 City Councilor Karen Foster to ...
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NORTHAMPTON – After the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled the 2020 plant sale, the Northampton Education Foundation (NEF) is bringing back its annual plant sale on May 8 at Smith Vocational and Agr...
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NORTHAMPTON – Northampton Abolition Now is an organization that came together in the wake of protests against police brutality toward the Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) commun...
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NORTHAMPTON – Since 1980, the Cornucopia Natural Wellness Market has served as a community centered, all natural, family-owned grocery store.

Cornucopia occupies space at Thorne&rsquo...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a special meeting on April 29, the Northampton School Committee voted to approve a return to full in-person learning for Northampton High School (NHS) students beginning ...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a public forum on April 27, Northampton residents received a progress update about the city’s involvement in the state’s Rapid Recovery Program (RRP).

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WESTERN MASS. – During a public forum on April 26, Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester District Sen. Jo Comerford discussed current and upcoming legislation she and her team are working on.

NORTHAMPTON – After handing out a round of grants in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020, the Northampton Arts Council announced on April 15 it was accepting applications for a se...
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NORTHAMPTON – On April 15 and April 16, Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz announced that the city had received a $200,000 gift from Smith College and signed an option with the Curran Roundhou...
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LEEDS – During the Northampton City Council’s April 1 meeting, the council unanimously approved an appropriation of $500,000 for repairs to the Leeds Hotel Bridge, which has been out of...
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NORTHAMPTON – On April 9 the Northampton Police Department announced it would be joining the 30x30 initiative, a program to help increase women representation in police departments across the...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a Zoom public forum meeting on April 14, representatives from the Picture Main Street project presented four alternative plans for the project in front of over 160 reside...
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NORTHAMPTON – After the Northampton City Council passed a resolution in favor of decriminalizing psychedelic plants at its April 1 meeting, Baystaters for Natural Medicine (BNM) discussed the...
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NORTHAMPTON – Community Development Planner Keith Benoit presented the fiscal year 2021 to 2022 appropriations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) during the Annual Draft Action ...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a special meeting on April 6, the Smith Vocational and Agricultural School Board of Trustees discussed and approved the budget for the fiscal year 2022 (FY22).

Smi...
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NORTHAMPTON – At the April 8 Northampton School Committee meeting, the committee interviewed a new candidate for the upcoming school business administrator vacancy and approved the fiscal yea...
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NORTHAMPTON – On April 1, Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz announced that the city had received a $250,000 grant to establish affordable housing at the former Northampton State Hospital site...
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NORTHAMPTON – Through its Nice Tuesdays program, the Northampton Chamber of Commerce seeks to engage the community in fun activities that promote random acts of kindness every Tuesday.

NORTHAMPTON – With both city councilor at-large positions up for grabs during the upcoming election season, local attorney and Planning Board Vice Chair Marissa Elkins announced she would be ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Among Northampton’s many bookstores, Booklink Booksellers offers both in-person shopping and online purchases for anyone interested in picking up a new book.

Peg Du...
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NORTHAMPTON – At the Northampton City Council’s April 1 meeting, the council approved the first reading of a resolution to declare a climate emergency along with several projects includ...
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NORTHAMPTON – During a joint meeting between the Northampton City Council and Policing Review Commission on March 30, the commission presented its final report before the council.

Cynt...
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NORTHAMPTON – A movement known as the 413 Takeout Pledge has been created in an effort to assist restaurants in Northampton, during the pandemic.

Amy Cahillane, executive director of ...
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NORTHAMPTON – At the Northampton Board of Health’s March 18 meeting Public Health Director Merridith O’Leary provided an update on COVID-19 cases in the city and discussed her fru...
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