by Trent Levakis | Jun 2, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Juneteenth Festival is returning to the EJ Gare Plaza on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in another year of the vital community gathering dedicated to honoring Black liberation and excellence.
by Tyler Garnet | Jun 2, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Holyoke, Local News, South Hadley
Chicopee, Holyoke and South Hadley are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays that bring residents together for an evening of festivities, family activities and summer tradition.
by Tyler Garnet | May 29, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, South Hadley
SOUTH HADLEY — For women working to rebuild their lives after addiction and hardship, Hermanas Del Rio is offering more than recovery services. It will also provide a space to regain stability, independence and hope for the future through supportive residential care.
by Trent Levakis | May 29, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Balch presented a more detailed outlook on the two scenarios the district faces pending the results of the upcoming $6.9 million Proposition 2½ override vote on June 9.
by Ryan Feyre | May 28, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Amid “historic financial pressures” levied on cities and towns across the state, Northampton Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra unveiled a $152 million budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 to the City Council.
by Trent Levakis | May 28, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton’s fight against climate change and global warming just received a vital boost.