Northampton
Northampton passes new fossil fuel ordinance
NORTHAMPTON — After debate and some revisions to its final draft, the Northampton City Council has passed a measure that will effectively ban the use of fossil fuels in all new buildings and major renovation projects citywide.
Interim Ward 2 School Committee member approved
NORTHAMPTON — The School Committee’s Ward 2 vacancy was filled during a Jan. 13 joint meeting between the committee and the City Council when the two bodies approved Anat Weisenfreund to fill the role. Weisenfreund is the Director of Head Start and early learning...
Comerford reinforces importance of constituents
NORTHAMPTON — Looking ahead to 2025, Reminder Publishing connected with state Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton) to discuss her goals and priorities for a new session as she begins her fourth term in the position.
Central Hampshire Vets Services seeking to honor World War II vets in the region
NORTHAMPTON — The Central Hampshire Veterans Services in Northampton are calling out to the communities of Western Mass. in search of remaining World War II veterans as they are tentatively scheduling a ceremony in their honor for May to celebrate the incredible men and women who sacrificed so much to protect freedom and democracy eight decades ago.
Lower rates set for public EV chargers in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — With the new year Northampton’s public Electric Vehicle charging network has changed how it charges for electricity, designed to enable the city to cover electricity costs and maintain the charging network while passing on savings to users.
Northampton City Council approves just over $1 million in CPA funds
NORTHAMPTON — During its Jan. 2 meeting, the Northampton City Council approved more than $1.19 million in Community Preservation Act funds to be used for various projects throughout the city.
Youth Comm. continues proper school funding advocacy efforts
NORTHAMPTON — In anticipation of the new year, 15 students from the Northampton Youth Commission met with Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler at the State House office of state Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton) last month.
First Night Northampton has great turnout during day and into night
NORTHAMPTON — New Year’s Eve in Northampton was the place to be for people of all ages as for the 40th time First Night Northampton, the city’s annual celebration of the new year, filled the city’s downtown with live music, vendors and performances, all culminating in its traditional ball-raising from the roof of Hotel Northampton.
Public Health Nurse Jennifer Brown recognized for work
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton Public Health Nurse Jennifer Brown was honored by the Massachusetts Health Officers Association with the Sandra Collins Public Health Nursing award in December for her demonstration of exceptional dedication in furthering public health initiatives.
CSO celebrates new shelter with ribbon cutting
NORTHAMPTON — In an expansion of its services in Northampton, Clinical & Support Options’ Friends of the Homeless hosted a ribbon cutting on Dec. 19 for its new homeless shelter location at 29 Industrial Dr. East.
