Florence Bank doles out $150,000 to local nonprofits
NORTHAMPTON — Florence Bank awarded a total of $150,000 to 40 area nonprofit organizations during its 22nd annual Florence Bank Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program gala.
Iron Horse secures liquor license hours before opening
NORTHAMPTON — The legendary Iron Horse Music Hall secured a much-coveted all-alcohol license just hours prior to its opening night on May 15.
Memory care initiative empowers older adults with dementia
NORTHAMPTON — A cutting edge program that is free to the public and offered by Massachusetts General Brigham Cooley Dickinson is changing the way society supports older adults with dementia and their caretakers.
Northampton City Council bans future auto dealerships in gateway district
NORTHAMPTON — A citizens’ petition that asked to adjust the zoning guidelines for the city’s Central Business-Gateway district officially passed the City Council during the body’s regular meeting on May 2.
Northampton implements Narcan cabinets at NHA properties
NORTHAMPTON — A new partnership in Northampton has officially formed to make overdose-reversal medication more widespread and accessible across the city.
Activists continue fight for fully-funded schools in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — With the mayor presenting her proposed full fiscal year 2025 budget during the City Council’s May 16 meeting, the fight for fully funded schools continues amongst community activists.