Local vintage book fair returns to Northampton for its second year
NORTHAMPTON — A local book fair featuring myriad vendors in the area is returning for its second year in Northampton after a successful inaugural showing.
Cottage Street artists in Easthampton express concerns about incoming rent spike
EASTHAMPTON — Over five dozen artists and creative businesses at Cottage Street Studios in Easthampton are advocating to keep their current workspaces affordable after the building’s landlord, Riverside Industries, announced in April that rents for its tenants will increase come September.
Northampton Planning Board to consider adjustments in hybrid meeting rules
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Planning Board is currently in the midst of considering adjustments to its current hybrid meeting and public comment rules.
Amherst town manager floats idea of using ARPA money for regional school budget
AMHERST — During the Finance Committee meeting on May 28, Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman floated the possibility of using $1 million in one-time American Rescue Plan Act funds to support the Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools fiscal year 2025 budget.
Public input welcomed at June forum about new Amherst housing facility
AMHERST — A new project dedicated to mitigating the problem of regional homelessness is currently revving up in Amherst.