Northampton
Community demands Smith College reverse decision to close Fort Hill
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton community came out in droves for a march from Pulaski Park to Smith College to urge the college to reverse its decision to close its Center for Early Childhood Education at Fort Hill on June 4, 2027.
Northampton schools among those awarded money to support cellphone ban policy
NORTHAMPTON — To bolster the Northampton Public Schools’ phone-free learning environment, the district is receiving a $50,000 grant as part of more than $625,000 awarded to 17 school districts across the state by the attorney general’s office.
Northampton’s EJ Gare garage suffers from ‘concrete cancer,’ demolition recommended
NORTHAMPTON — Discussions are underway in the city about a potential replacement for the EJ Gare Parking Garage, after Hoffman Architects and Engineers recommended demolishing the 37-year-old garage.
Halloween festivities come to Northampton, Florence
NORTHAMPTON — Main Street in downtown Northampton will once again transform into a vibrant and creative parade of costumes for Downtown Trick or Treat this Halloween.
NCMC reflects on 40 years, prepares for fundraiser gala
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Community Music Center was founded 40 years ago in response to challenges far greater than anyone could have imagined.
$11.6 million geothermal project at Northampton High School breaks ground
NORTHAMPTON — A groundbreaking marked another step toward installing a new geothermal system that will replace outdated heating and cooling equipment and cut carbon emissions by half at Northampton High School.
Academy Youth Productions presents ‘Beetlejuice Jr.’ this Halloween
NORTHAMPTON — A classic spooky staple is coming to the big stage at the Academy of Music later this month. To celebrate the Halloween season, Academy Youth Productions is presenting “Beetlejuice Jr.” on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30, at 6:30 p.m.
Northampton receives $2.8M awarded MassWorks grant
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton will receive just under $2.9 million in grant funding from the state.
Academy Youth Productions to kick off 2026-27 season
NORTHAMPTON — The latest season for the Academy Youth Productions is kicking off on Friday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. with “Pinocchio: My Puppet Pal.”
New and classic festivities return to Look Park in October
NORTHAMPTON — Look Park is once again the place to be for families this October with the return of the beloved Haunted Train, the new Allura Pumpkin Art Spectacular, and its annual fall festival culminating the month of fall festivities.