Housing waiting list is open for 79 King St. project
NORTHAMPTON — A major apartment project at 79 King St. is accepting people who want to be put on a waiting list for priority consideration once the units are available.
Grayson Ty paints his own origin story on ‘Bloodline’
NORTHAMPTON — There is a moment on Grayson Ty’s new five-song EP Bloodline where the Western Massachusetts singer-songwriter resembles a phoenix rising from the ashes.
Portion of Mass. Central Rail Trail closed next two months for construction
NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton announced to the public on June 3 that the Mass. Central Rail Trail between Jackson Street and Stoddard Street will close for at least two months.
‘Caring about people with people:’ how the ‘Hub’ will integrate services
NORTHAMPTON — For Michele Farry, the deputy commissioner of Northampton’s Department of Health and Human Services, the city’s groundbreaking Community Resilience Hub will be, among many other things, about envisioning a future of wellness for oneself.
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.
Western Mass. senators push priorities in budget debate
Following a vigorous May 23 debate session, the nearly $60 billion budget reached unanimous approval by the Massachusetts state Senate. Members adopted more than 400 of the 1,100 amendments filed, resulting in close to $90 million of additional spending with Western Massachusetts lawmakers maintaining the regions stake in funding.