Northampton
Record rates of food assistance needed, state grants seek to help
Food insecurity is an ongoing problem across the country, and Western Massachusetts is no different. According to an annual report from the Greater Boston Food Bank, 2023 saw 48% of people in Hampden County facing food insecurity. The same was true for 37% of Hampshire County residents.
Council resolution endorses embargo on U.S. arms to Israel
NORTHAMPTON — A resolution endorsing an embargo on U.S. arms to Israel in an act of protest against the war in Gaza was approved by the Northampton City Council during its Nov. 7 meeting.
Spill the Tea Sis continues connection with community
NORTHAMPTON — Spill the Tea Sis Apothecary has called their store on Main Street home for almost three years now and they have continued to immerse themselves within the Northampton community as a small business.
The Shiny Black Door brings eclectic shop to Thornes second floor
NORTHAMPTON — Thornes Marketplace has welcomed a new business on its second floor with The Shiny Black Door, an eclectic collectibles shop offering a highly curated selection of rare jewels, fine art and other unique collectibles.
March for Food Bank returns for 15th year on Nov. 25
For the 15th year, the March for Food Bank with Monte Belmonte will take place on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 25 and 26 to help raise funds for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
Taipei & Tokyo reopens as Taipei Hibachi after renovations
NORTHAMPTON — A new era for a longtime family restaurant is in full force on 16 Crafts Ave.
After over a year of renovations that began in May 2023, the Chinese and Japanese Taipei & Tokyo reopened in mid-September under a new name, Taipei Hibachi.
Construction of six pickleball courts at Ray Ellerbrook Field underway
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton will soon have a greater stake in the pickleball craze that has captured our country.
General election results for Northampton, Easthampton
With the 2024 general election officially in the books, Reminder Publishing gathered the results for how Northampton and Easthampton voted regarding the presidential race and the five major state ballot questions. Easthampton According to unofficial results posted...
BOH to conduct hearing on restriction of oral nicotine pouches
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Board of Health accepted a draft of its “Restricting the Sales of Tobacco Products and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Regulation” document, which means a public hearing will be conducted on the document at the board’s Nov. 21 meeting.
GOMBO Nola Kitchen & Oyster Bar under new ownership
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton resident Cassidy Bowman sees the purchase of GOMBO Nola Kitchen & Oyster Bar, the Cajun and creole staple on 159 Main St., as a classic tale: boy and dog eat at restaurant so much; they buy restaurant.