Northampton
Berry & Batter offering healthy and sweet treats downtown
NORTHAMPTON — Berry & Batter has opened its doors downtown and is serving the people of Northampton acai bowls and Belgian waffles in a unique addition to the downtown food scene.
Northampton’s Department Health and Human Services celebrates public health week, hosting food drive
NORTHAMPTON — The Department of Health and Human Services has had an active April as it is hosting a food drive throughout the month to support the Northampton Survival Center and also just came off a week of events throughout the city in celebration of National Public Health Week.
Three County Fair Food Drive set for April 19
NORTHAMPTON — The annual Three Country Fair Food Drive will return once again on Saturday, April 19, outside its main office at 54 Fair St. and each vehicle that comes through to donate will be provided a pair of complementary tickets to this year’s fair.
All Hamptons Read programming running this month
All Hamptons Read 2025 has officially kicked off and throughout the rest of April, libraries across Hampshire County are collaborating on community events in celebration of reading and literature.
Local legislators push back on mental health program cuts
BOSTON — Mental health care professionals throughout the state and Westfield’s state senator and representative are trying to push back against a proposal in Gov. Maura Healey’s fiscal year 2026 budget that would strip over $80 million from essential mental health programs and could mean the closing of the only facility in the state that provides specialized care to children.
Northampton CPC hears public comment on eight project proposals
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Community Preservation Committee will deliberate on eight project proposals seeking CPA funds at its next meeting, but before that, the public was given the opportunity to share their comments.
Inaugural R.I.S.E. Fest to celebrate youth arts in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The inaugural R.I.S.E. Fest, a festival honoring youth art and literature, is set for April 18 and 19 at the Northampton Arts Council building at 33 Hawley St.
Northampton issues spring amphibian migration notice
NORTHAMPTON — With the change of seasons comes longer days, warmer weather and spring amphibian migration season.
WSU paramedic program to meet workforce needs
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University has announced the launch of its new Paramedic Program, set to begin in April and designed to help meet workforce needs in the region.
Northampton opens public hearing on FY26 school budget
NORTHAMPTON — A public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget was opened during a Northampton School Committee Special Meeting on March 27 and residents continued to express their desire for the committee to properly fund the schools.
