Northampton
Weil named permanent Climate Action and Project Administration director
NORTHAMPTON — After spending the last three-plus months as the interim director of the city’s Climate Action and Project Administration department, Ben Weil is a couple of meetings away from becoming the department’s permanent director.
Cartledge officially named permanent police chief
NORTHAMPTON — A new era for the Northampton Police Department is officially underway after Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra announced that John Cartledge has officially become the city’s next permanent police chief.
Historic Preservation Plan Element added to city’s Sustainable Northampton Plan
NORTHAMPTON — Two years after receiving an initial presentation, the Northampton Planning Board has officially adopted the Historic Preservation Plan Element into the city’s Sustainable Comprehensive Plan.
Northampton extends RFP bid deadline for 33 King St.
NORTHAMPTON — After initially hoping to receive a bidder for the purchase and redevelopment of the 33 King St. property by July 10, the city has been forced to extend that deadline after receiving no bidders by that date.
Grant funds workshop on positive coaching in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — With the help of an established national nonprofit organization, the Northampton Parks and Recreation Department are spearheading workshop in September dedicated to fostering a positive environment in youth sports culture.
Human Scale Art Space expands definition of ‘arts’ in the valley
NORTHAMPTON — A new community art space in the Pioneer Valley is finding multiple ways to emphasize visual arts through workshops and exhibitions.
Funding approved for boiler replacement at Leeds Elementary School
NORTHAMPTON — In a unanimous vote, the Northampton City Council approved the appropriation of $354,250 from the General Stabilization Fund for the replacement of boilers at Leeds Elementary School during its Aug. 15 meeting.
Three County Fair returns with a mixture of new and old
NORTHAMPTON — The oldest ongoing fair in the country will return Labor Day weekend with a bevy of vendors and events that are both new and old.
ValleyBike officially welcomed back to the region
NORTHAMPTON — The regional ValleyBike Share Program was officially welcomed back into the region on Aug. 12 during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Pulaski Park in Northampton.
Transhealth offers healthcare without barriers
Three years ago, transgender and gender-diverse people in Western Massachusetts were given a new option for inclusive healthcare with the opening of Transhealth, a Northampton organization focusing on providing care to these underserved populations. Reminder Publishing checked in with Transhealth CEO in Western Massachusetts to see how the organization has fared since opening and what work still needs to be done.
