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Kimble appointed as new Northampton Housing Authority director

By | Jun 24, 2026

Kimble appointed as new Northampton Housing Authority director

NORTHAMPTON — Northampton Housing Authority acting Executive Director Sharon Kimble has been named to the role permanently after the authority’s Board of Commissioners voted to appoint her during its June 11 meeting.


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Academy of Music names Dumont as new executive director

By | Jun 19, 2026

Academy of Music names Dumont as new executive director

NORTHAMPTON — The Academy of Music Theatre’s Board of Trustees has announced that Raymond Dumont will take over as executive director of the theater on July 1 after current executive director, Debra J’Anthony, announced she will step down after 18 years in the role.


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Musante Beach lands floating beach wheelchair after city receives grant

By | Jun 17, 2026

Musante Beach lands floating beach wheelchair after city receives grant

NORTHAMPTON — Musante Beach will soon have a floating beach wheelchair after the Northampton Parks & Recreation Department was awarded one through the SMILE Mass 2026 Floating Beach Wheelchair Grant Program.


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Northampton prepares for nicotine-free generation policy

By | Jun 12, 2026

Northampton prepares for nicotine-free generation policy

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Board of Health has approved a nicotine-free generation regulation that will prohibit residents born after July 1, 2005, from purchasing tobacco or nicotine products in the city.


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DHHS seeking new Hampshire HOPE coordinator

By | Jun 12, 2026

DHHS seeking new Hampshire HOPE coordinator

NORTHAMPTON — The Department of Health and Human Services is looking for a new Hampshire HOPE coordinator after the position recently became vacant.


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Northampton City Council passes $152.5 million FY27 budget

By | Jun 12, 2026

Northampton City Council passes $152.5 million FY27 budget

NORTHAMPTON — With about a year to go before an override vote pierces Northampton, the City Council approved Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra’s $152.5 million budget for fiscal year 2027 during its June 4 meeting.


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Northampton Senior Center makes call to senior artists for solo shows

By | Jun 12, 2026

Northampton Senior Center makes call to senior artists for solo shows

NORTHAMPTON — The Senior Center is presenting senior artists with an opportunity to have their work displayed inside the center’s hallway gallery through a series of solo shows set to begin in October and run until September of next year.


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Northampton schools’ nutrition department honored with ‘Terrific Tray’ award

By | Jun 11, 2026

Northampton schools’ nutrition department honored with ‘Terrific Tray’ award

NORTHAMPTON — On the heels of the National School Lunch Program’s 80th anniversary, the Northampton Public Schools has been named winner of the state’s 2026 “Terrific Tray” award.


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Northampton Parents Center Tag Sale fundraiser to take place June 13

By | Jun 5, 2026

Northampton Parents Center Tag Sale fundraiser to take place June 13

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Parents Center Tag Sale fundraiser is back for another round on Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the front lawn of the Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence.


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PVTA/FRTA adds new Southwick route to bus schedule

By | Jun 5, 2026

PVTA/FRTA adds new Southwick route to bus schedule

SPRINGFIELD — Fulfilling one of the recommendations in the Master Plan and with the support of the Select Board, the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, in partnership with the Franklin Regional Transit Authority, launched a new public transit route that includes Southwick.


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