Northampton named ‘sanctuary’ for trans, gender diverse
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council officially accepted a resolution that makes Northampton a sanctuary city for transgender and gender diverse people during its Oct. 1 regular meeting.
Ballot measure approval would allow psychedelic plants
Massachusetts voters will decide on Nov. 5 whether to allow for home growth and therapeutic use of psychedelic plants and fungi, like “magic mushrooms.”
Question asks voters to decide on tipped minimum wage increase
Massachusetts voters will determine Nov. 5 if tipped employees should have the same or lower minimum wage than the state’s standard minimum wage.
‘One-stop wellness destination’ opens in Easthampton
EASTHAMPTON — A one-stop shop for integrated health services has officially opened on 40 Main Ave. in Easthampton.
Workshop13 to install vertical platform lift at main location
WARE — During July and August 2025, nonprofit Workshop13 Cultural Arts and Learning Center will install a vertical platform lift in its main location at 13 Church St. to increase its accessibility to Ware community members.
Ware police chief receives public education letter from State Ethics Commission
WARE — After conducting a preliminary inquiry into whether or not Police Chief Shawn Crevier violated the state conflict of interest law, the commission decided to resolve the matter through a public education letter.