Northampton
Study highlights progress, status of Northampton’s pedestrian, cycling plan
NORTHAMPTON — Strong Towns Northampton, a local civic organization primarily focusing on transportation and housing, released a walking and biking study that analyzes the progress of the city’s 2021 Sustainable Northampton Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan.
Bag Day, Small Business Saturday to support for local economy
NORTHAMPTON — With the holiday season quickly approaching, Northampton is set to once again celebrate its small business community during Bag Day on Nov. 22 and Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29.
Northampton receives $297,330 LAND grant
NORTHAMPTON — The city received a $297,330 Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity grant to permanently protect 72 acres in the Mineral Hills Greenway.
Fighting the loneliness epidemic, one cuddle at a time
NORTHAMPTON — In a gathering space on the third floor of Brushworks Art & Industrial, a factory-turned-artist studio complex in Florence, pillows of all shapes and sizes were piled high in the center of the room.
New faces on Northampton’s City Council, School Committee after election
NORTHAMPTON — Five new Northampton City Councilors and seven new School Committee members will serve the community at the start of the new year.
Benefit concerts set to support Western Mass. Food Bank
NORTHAMPTON — The Bombyx Brass Collective is performing two concerts in November to benefit the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
Sciarra re-elected as Northampton mayor in tight contest
In an election night that featured a roller coaster of emotions, Northampton Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra was re-elected over challenger Jillian Duclos by just 76 votes.
Dress for Success clothing drive to aid pop-up boutique
NORTHAMPTON — Dress for Success Western Massachusetts is hosting a clothing drive to support a pop-up boutique coming to Thornes Marketplace on Nov. 16.
Mala Pot & Grill welcomes public to unique offerings
NORTHAMPTON — Mala Pot & Grill is the latest addition to downtown Northampton’s dining scene, as the unique restaurant and its offerings look to become a part of the downtown ecosystem and foundation.
Northampton’s Ward 2 School Committee candidates answer questionnaire
NORTHAMPTON — The Nov. 4 general election is right around the corner and Reminder Publishing has sent questionnaires to School Committee candidates on the ballot.
