Northampton
Northampton awarded $1.5 million for ValleyBike Share
NORTHAMPTON — As part of a $10 million statewide investment from the Healey-Driscoll Administration, the city of Northampton was awarded $1.5 million for ValleyBike Share efforts.
Northampton projects receive more than $1M in federal funding
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton is receiving two federal grant awards courtesy of U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern that total more than $1 million.
PIC’s Kids Play Lab Residency brings playwriting process to city youth
NORTHAMPTON — Play Incubation Collective’s 2026 Kids Play Lab Residency at Jackson Street School will expose three third grade classes to PIC’s collaborative playwriting process.
Walk for Tibet stops in Northampton, marches through Hampshire County
NORTHAMPTON — In recognition of the 67th anniversary of the National Tibetan Uprising Day, the Regional Tibetan Association of Massachusetts led a “Walk for Tibet” on March 10, starting the day long-trek in Amherst, stopping in Northampton and ending the day in Easthampton.
Play Incubation Collective launches 2026 Plays in Progress series in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Play Incubation Collective’s 2026 play development series is underway, giving playwrights the opportunity to receive direct feedback on their ongoing work from theater players and fans.
Unity Basketball Nights return to Northampton this spring
NORTHAMPTON — Unity Basketball Nights will grace the city across five Mondays this spring, as children in grades 5-8 are invited to gather with community responders for evenings filled with athletic fun and pizza.
City receives state funding for Nashwannuck Brook restoration
NORTHAMPTON — The city will receive $154,650 toward restoration work on the Nashwannuck Brook thanks to $1.4 million in state funding awarded to support priority restoration projects across the commonwealth.
‘Mean Girls’ production graces NHS stage for four days in March
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton High School Theatre Department is bringing the burn book to the stage in its upcoming spring musical production of “Mean Girls: High School Version.”
Northampton Housing Authority begins executive director search
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Housing Authority has established a search committee to help find a new executive director for the organization.
Auction for Northampton Community Music Center remains open until March 7
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Community Music Center’s annual online auction, where the public can bid on a plethora of items from locally beloved businesses, is now open until March 7.

