by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 6, 2026 | Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Holyoke, Local News, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
A nonverbal teen with Down syndrome named Matteo left his house in Monson on June 29 without an adult’s knowledge. He was found two days later about a mile from his home. While the incident ended safely, it brought the issue of wandering among children with developmental disabilities to the forefront. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo joined the Office of the Child Advocate and the Department of Developmental Services in efforts to raise awareness about wandering among children with autism spectrum disorder.
by Ryan Feyre | Aug 5, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — An $11.2 million geothermal project at the Northampton High School is set to make additional headway by the end of August.
by Trent Levakis | Aug 4, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Residents squeezed inside 180 Main St. on July 29 to see final design plans for the upcoming $43.3 million Picture Main Street project that will rehabilitate downtown.
by Trent Levakis | Jul 29, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — A new initiative at Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity is inviting community members to transform their excess solar energy into vibrant cultural experiences.
by Trent Levakis | Jul 24, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
The former Registry of Deeds on 33 King St. will eventually turn into 91 affordable housing units. The Planning Board officially approved the special permit for the project at its July 10 meeting.Reminder Publishing file photo NORTHAMPTON — The construction of 91...
by Trent Levakis | Jul 23, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
New Northampton Superintendent Annie Azarloza.Photo credit: Northampton Public Schools NORTHAMPTON — New Northampton Superintendent Annie Azarloza knows she is entering a highly engaged district, but that is not something she plans to shy away from. “People have told...
