Valley Green Energy promises ‘cleaner electricity’ by fall
A new green electricity service designed to lower energy costs in an environmentally sustainable way is arriving in Amherst, Pelham and Northampton in November.
Effort to restore some student facing positions fails
NORTHAMPTON — In what was ostensibly the final discussion around the fiscal year 2025 budget, the Northampton School Committee failed to pass a motion made by a School Committee member that would have redirected some of the current cuts in the school budget to less student-facing positions in the district.
ValleyBike to officially return to the region in mid-August
NORTHAMPTON — After a slight delay and several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share program will officially make its return on Aug. 12.
All-way stop planned for Hatfield Street and Cook Avenue intersection in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — In an effort to control traffic flow and increase safety, the Northampton DPW is asking the City Council to improve an order that would turn the Hatfield Street to Cooke Avenue intersection into an all-way stop-controlled intersection.
Northampton Planning Board approves ‘visionary’ commercial building
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Planning Board unanimously granted a site plan review approval for a one-floor, 4,744-plus-square-foot commercial building and up to 10 Level 3 electric vehicle charging stations at 5 Fulton Ave.
Northampton’s improved Terrace Trails now open to public
NORTHAMPTON – With summer in full force, a recent project to improve a well-loved trail in the city is now complete.