Parties in the Park returns to Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The city’s free Parties in the Park weekly outdoor DJ series is returning with its 2026 lineup and is set to kick off July 8 for another summer of good fun and music in downtown Northampton.
Easthampton recount confirms $6.9 override passed
EASTHAMPTON — A recount of the Proposition 2 1/2 vote confirmed that the $6.9 million override did indeed pass during Easthampton’s June 9 Special Election.
DC Station offering workshop on financing and leasing of EVs
NORTHAMPTON — Ten months after opening DC Station on 5 Fulton Ave., owner Bruce Volz wants people to know that the EV hub is not only a place for charging, but also education.
Western Mass. lacking is programs to help victims of trafficking
Not every childhood is the same. From the age of 3 until she was 13 years old, Talia, who did not want her last name used for privacy reasons, was trafficked for sex in the Baltimore area.
Cooling centers open to combat heat wave
As of June 30, the National Weather Service had upgraded the Excessive Heat Warning for Western Massachusetts to an Extreme Heat Warning for the period of July 1 to 5, with the worst of the predicted heat to occur Thursday, July 2 into Friday, July 3.
Residents can no longer comment on South Hadley social media pages
SOUTH HADLEY — Residents are unable to comment on the town’s social media pages due to Massachusetts public records and fiscal year 2027 budget constraints, according to an announcement by the town.