BOH to conduct hearing on restriction of oral nicotine pouches
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Board of Health accepted a draft of its “Restricting the Sales of Tobacco Products and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Regulation” document, which means a public hearing will be conducted on the document at the board’s Nov. 21 meeting.

Hatfield School Committee approves moving sixth graders to Smith
HATFIELD — The Hatfield School Committee approved the shift of sixth graders from Hatfield Elementary School to Smith Academy next school year during its regular meeting on Oct. 21.

GOMBO Nola Kitchen & Oyster Bar under new ownership
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton resident Cassidy Bowman sees the purchase of GOMBO Nola Kitchen & Oyster Bar, the Cajun and creole staple on 159 Main St., as a classic tale: boy and dog eat at restaurant so much; they buy restaurant.
New community-driven hiring startup to host ‘Hiring Therapy’ event
NORTHAMPTON — A Berkshire-based startup called Magnetworks is making headway in the region with its new community-driven hiring tool for local businesses, prospective employees and the community at large.