Northampton
Grand opening for new Forbes outdoor stage set for Sept. 13
NORTHAMPTON — Forbes Library will celebrate the official opening of the new Hess Performance Stage on its west lawn on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 3 p.m., with an event featuring live music and remarks from library staff.
Northampton preliminary to narrow candidates in five races
NORTHAMPTON — The city’s preliminary election will come on Sept. 16, to help narrow down candidates for the municipal election in November.
Bombeta Farms joins Grow Food Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Grow Food Northampton, in collaboration with the Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust, has announced a new selection to join GFN’s community of farmers and land stewards through a community-centered land matching process.
Tee Off for Tim to fund scholarship for aspiring plumbers
On Sept. 14, East Mountain Country Club will be the host site for the first Tim Welch Memorial Golf Tournament to fund scholarship opportunities for aspiring plumbers.
Smith Voc. program to train adult ed students for culinary arts positions
NORTHAMPTON — Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School has been awarded $479,998 for its adult education programming to provide training to 60 participants for culinary arts positions this fall.
Three County Fair returns Labor Day Weekend
NORTHAMPTON — The oldest ongoing fair in the country will return for its 208th year on Labor Day Weekend with another four-day slate of jam-packed fun in the 2025 Three County Fair.
‘Light Northampton Purple’ set for Aug. 28
NORTHAMPTON — August is Overdose Awareness Month and Hampshire HOPE is inviting the community to help “Light Northampton Purple” in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day.
Big Brothers Big Sisters expands mentorship program
CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County is expanding their successful school-based Lunch Buddies program by adding two additional school sites for the 2025-26 school year.
State announces funding for rental housing developments
With the state recently announcing $182 million in low-incoming housing tax credits and subsidies to 21 rental housing developments to create or preserve 1,245 homes across Massachusetts, both Easthampton and Hadley are the Hampshire County communities included in the awards.
Northampton honors Purple Heart Day
NORTHAMPTON — Aug. 7 was National Purple Heart Day and the Northampton Veterans Council led a gathering at Memorial Hall in honoring the recipients of America’s oldest military decoration.