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Northampton City Council ponders joint committee to study data center zoning

Northampton City Council ponders joint committee to study data center zoning

NORTHAMPTON — As data centers dominate the headlines across the country, including locally, the city of Northampton is looking to have its own discussions around the polarizing issue.


Arts Council announces opening of FY27 Local Cultural Council Grant Round

Arts Council announces opening of FY27 Local Cultural Council Grant Round

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Arts Council has announced that online applications for its Fiscal Year 2027 Local Cultural Council Grant Round will open Sept. 1. The annual opportunity provides support to local artists for community-based projects in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences.


Three County Fair returns on Labor Day weekend for its 209th year

Three County Fair returns on Labor Day weekend for its 209th year

NORTHAMPTON — One of America’s oldest ongoing fairs will return for its 209th year this Labor Day weekend with another four-day slate of classic Americana fun, food and celebration.


City receives $2.8 million MVP grant for Pine Grove restoration

City receives $2.8 million MVP grant for Pine Grove restoration

NORTHAMPTON — The city has received a $2.8 million Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant to complete the Rocky Hill Greenway and Nashawannuck Brook Restoration and Golf Course Rewilding Project.


‘Side of Jazz’ boosts Northampton music scene with Gateway Fiber support

‘Side of Jazz’ boosts Northampton music scene with Gateway Fiber support

NORTHAMPTON — As Northampton’s live music scene continues its evolution after COVID-19, one festival is finding its footing in the community and garnering the necessary help to do so.


DHHS to offer ‘Kicking Nicotine’ six-week support group

DHHS to offer ‘Kicking Nicotine’ six-week support group

NORTHAMPTON — In an effort to provide the community with accessible tobacco and nicotine cessation resources, the Northampton Department of Health and Human Services will host “Kicking Nicotine,” a free six-week support group for individuals interested in quitting the two substances.


Lilla Swedish Candy supplies authentic experience in Thornes

Lilla Swedish Candy supplies authentic experience in Thornes

NORTHAMPTON — Believing sweets should be joyful, not junky, Lilla Swedish Candy, previously the only e-commerce seller of Swedish candy, has found a new home inside Thornes Marketplace.


Application process open for first round of FY27 CPA funding

Application process open for first round of FY27 CPA funding

NORTHAMPTON — With the first round of fiscal year 2027 Community Preservation Act funding set to take place this fall, prospective applicants are invited to submit a one-page eligibility form by Monday, Aug. 24, to determine whether their project qualifies for CPA funding.


Annual Community Music Center event prepares youth for their artistic journeys

Annual Community Music Center event prepares youth for their artistic journeys

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Community Music Center’s Instrument Petting Zoo and Open House is returning for the third year of what has become a beloved community event that connects the city’s youth with instruments for the school year.


Park leaving role as Senior Services director to pursue photography

Park leaving role as Senior Services director to pursue photography

NORTHAMPTON — After four years of serving the city of Northampton, Kim Park will step down as director of Senior Services to pursue photography full-time. Her last day will be Friday, Aug. 21.